Before installing Adaptive Server:
Read the release bulletins for the latest information on the products (Adaptive Server, Monitor Server, and so on) that you are installing. See “Special Installation Instructions” in the release bulletin.
Install operating system patches, if required.
Recommended operating system patches are:
If you are installing multiple server, you should review the SySAM procedures and plan your client/server configuration using the Configuration Guide for your platform.
Create a “sybase” account on your system to perform all installation tasks.
The “sybase” user must have permission privileges from the top (or root) of the disk partition or operating system directory down to the specific physical device or operating system file.
Log in to the machine as the “sybase” user.
Maintain consistent ownership and privileges for all files and directories. A single user—the Sybase System Administrator with read, write, and execute permissions—should perform all installation, upgrade, and setup tasks.
Verify that the operating system meets the version-level, RAM, and network protocol requirements for your platform.
