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InterMapper DataCenter is a collection of tools used alongside InterMapper. Currently, this includes the InterMapper Authentication server and InterMapper Database. For more information about InterMapper, please visit our web site at:

InterMapper DataCenter runs entirely in the background on Mac OS X — a Unix daemon. InterMapper DataCenter starts when your computer boots up, before any users are logged in, and continues running even when no user is logged in.

InterMapper DataCenter uses a web-based graphical user interface. To interact with InterMapper DataCenter once it is installed, open a web browser and navigate to:

» InterMapper DataCenter Services Overview

InterMapper Authentication Server (IMAuth)
IMAuth lets an InterMapper server authenticate users against a name directory. IMAuth acts as an intermediary between an InterMapper server and the directory. It supports Kerberos, LDAP, RADIUS, ActiveDirectory, IAS and DND directories.
InterMapper Database (IMDatabase)
IMDatabase gives InterMapper the ability to record events and data to an SQL database. You can send data to either a database on your network, or one included with IMDatabase. It supports PostgreSQL 8.1 or later databases.

» Installation Instructions

InterMapper DataCenter 5.0.6 for Mac OS X is shipped as a Mac OS X Installer package (.pkg file) which contains the necessary programs and support files. Here are the instructions for installing InterMapper DataCenter if you are directly in front of the computer.

Double-click the file InterMapper-DataCenter-5.0.6.pkg and follow the instructions. You will need an Administrator password to install this software.
The installation process will place InterMapper DataCenter files in the /usr/local/imdc directory on your hard drive. When the installer finishes, it will launch your default web browser, pointed to the InterMapper DataCenter web admin panel, so you can view and configure InterMapper DataCenter.
You will need an InterMapper Server installation, version 4.6 or later, with a valid serial number in order to use InterMapper DataCenter. Additional instructions for configuring your InterMapper Server to use InterMapper DataCenter services can be found in the InterMapper DataCenter documentation, or on the InterMapper DataCenter web admin panel pages.

» Getting Started

The fastest way to get InterMapper DataCenter running is to install it and run through the web admin panel's setup wizards. The instructions found there will guide you through the basic setup process, including changes that must be made to your InterMapper server.

» Documentation

For more information, including tips on getting your directory server to work with the InterMapper Authentication Server component, please read the tech note below. The InterMapper DataCenter web admin panel also contains help links in many areas, which can be accessed by clicking the orange 'show help' button next to section headers.

InterMapper DataCenter Technote

» What's New?

Please visit our What's New? page for a list of the new features in InterMapper and InterMapper DataCenter 5.0.6.

The Release Notes describe the new features and bug fixes in this version. The release notes are also available via the Release Notes item in the InterMapper entry in the Start Menu.

» What is Installed and Where

After running the InterMapper DataCenter installer, there will be a new directory called /usr/local/imdc on your hard disk. This imdc directory contains all of the files that InterMapper DataCenter requires to run.

The installer will also create a file 'InterMapper-DataCenter-5.0.6.pkg in the /Library/Receipts folder on your hard disk.

If you are running Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger), the following configuration file is installed:

/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.dartware.InterMapperDataCenter.plist

On Mac OS X 10.3.9 and earlier, a StartupItem will be installed instead:

/Library/StartupItems/InterMapperDataCenter/

The installer will create a new 'intermapper' user and 'intermapper' group on your system, if they do not exist already. All InterMapper DataCenter files in /usr/local/imdc are owned by this user and group. Log and configuration files are not given public read access. If you intend to read these files, you will need to add yourself to the intermapper group.

InterMapper DataCenter will run as the intermapper user.

» Starting/Stopping InterMapper DataCenter

To start Intermapper DataCenter from the command line, type:

sudo /usr/local/imdc/sbin/imdc start

To stop Intermapper DataCenter from the command line, type:

sudo /usr/local/imdc/sbin/imdc stop

To query the version of InterMapper DataCenter that is installed, type:

/usr/local/imdc/sbin/imdc -v

To check if InterMapper DataCenter is currently running, type:

ps acux | grep imdc

» Uninstalling InterMapper DataCenter

To remove the InterMapper DataCenter software from your system, type:

sudo sh /usr/local/imdc/share/Uninstaller.sh

You can also run the InterMapper DataCenter installer package again, and click on the uninstall link at the bottom of the welcome screen.

Uninstalling InterMapper DataCenter preserves its settings. Thus, if you are not planning to reinstall InterMapper DataCenter and wish to remove it completely, then after removing the software, you must manually remove the /usr/local/imdc directory.

» Contact Us

We love to hear from customers. Please write to us at support@dartware.com with any comments, suggestions, and bug reports. Thank you for your support and enthusiasm!

InterMapper® DataCenter™ 5.0.6 for Mac OS X