Installing the Data Server - UNIX

Logged on as superuser, do the following to install the Data Server:

1 Create a directory for the Data Server. Although BASIS suggests the following, any directory can be used:

/usr/pro5ds 

2 Move to the created directory and copy the files from the distribution media, replacing the word device with the diskette drive that contains the distribution media:

tar xvf device

3 Enter the following to initiate the installation process:

./install

4 The PRO/5 Data Server screen appears, displaying copyright and installation-related information. Press <Return> to continue.

5 The PRO/5 Data Installation screen appears, displaying more installation-related information. Press <Return> to continue.

6 The Shared Library Install screen appears, displaying information pertaining to the installation of shared libraries for the Visigenic ODBC Driver. (Unless this is a reinstallation of the same version of Data Server software, the libraries should be installed.) Enter one of the following case-sensitive commands:

7 The Install Information screen appears. Enter the case-sensitive serial number and activation key that came with the Data Server.

8 The Data Server displays a message indicating that the installation is complete.