Prepare for connector installation

Before installing the connector, complete the following tasks.

1. Verify the host meets the software requirements for the connector.

   For more information, see Software and hardware requirements for connectors.

2. If you are upgrading to a new version of the connector, review Upgrades of connectors.

3. If the data source has additional requirements for installation, complete those tasks.

4. Configure security for the connector and your network.

   For more information, see Connector security.

5. Identify the administration port number.

6. Identify administration group users.