### Run PingDirectory Server Setup (Interactive)

Source: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingdirectory/11.0/installing_the_pingdirectory_suite_of_products/pd_ds_install_server.html

Execute the setup command to start the interactive installation process for PingDirectory server.

```shell
$ ./setup
```

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### Install First Server Non-Interactively

Source: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingdirectory/11.0/installing_the_pingdirectory_suite_of_products/pd_proxy_install_dir_proxy_server.html

Install the first PingDirectoryProxy server using the `setup` command in non-interactive mode with specified parameters.

```shell
$ env JAVA_HOME=/ds/java ./setup --no-prompt \
--rootUserDN "cn=Directory Manager" \
--rootUserPassword "password" --ldapPort 389 \
--acceptLicense \
--instanceName ds1 --location Denver
```

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### Post-Setup Configuration Choice

Source: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingdirectory/11.0/installing_the_pingdirectory_suite_of_products/pd_proxy_install_dir_proxy_server.html

After the initial setup, choose an option to either create a basic configuration, start from scratch with dsconfig, or quit.

```shell
This server is now ready for configuration What would you like to do?

   1) Start 'create-initial-proxy-config' to create a basic
      initial configuration (recommended for new users)
   2) Start 'dsconfig' to create a configuration from scratch
   3) Quit

Enter choice [1]:
```

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### Start Server in Lockdown Mode

Source: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingdirectory/11.0/pingdirectory_server_administration_guide/pd_ds_secure_server_lockdown_mode.html

Initiate the PingDirectory server directly in lockdown mode. This is useful for starting the server in a secured state, for example, after applying critical updates or during initial setup.

```shell
$ bin/start-server --lockdownMode
```

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### Install and Configure a Server Instance

Source: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingdirectory/11.0/pingdirectory_server_administration_guide/pd_ds_set_up_initial_topology.html

Use this command to install and configure a new server instance. Ensure the profile and variables file paths are correct for your environment.

```bash
manage-profile setup \
  --profile /path/to/server-profile \
  --profileVariablesFile /path/to/instance-specific-variables.properties
```

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### Start the PingDirectory Server

Source: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingdirectory/11.0/monitoring_the_pingdirectory_suite_of_products/pd_ds_monitor_dir_server_jconsole.html

This command starts the PingDirectory server. Ensure the server is running before proceeding with monitoring setup.

```shell
$ bin/start-server
```