This book describes how to install Sybase® DirectConnect™ products on the following platforms:
HP 9000(800)
IBM RISC System/6000 AIX (RS/6000 AIX)
Sun Solaris 2.x (SPARC)
Linux RedHat 2.1
This book is for System Administrators or other qualified persons familiar with their system environment, resources, and devices.
See the following chapters for information about installing, setting up connectivity, and configuring the DirectConnect Enterprise products.
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Learn more about the Enterprise Connect Data Access Integrated Product Set, as well as the environment and capabilities of each product. |
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Understand the licensing concepts that you need to know before you begin installing DirectConnect. |
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Learn about the installation and configuration process. |
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Identify all the tasks required to get ready for installing DirectConnect. |
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Install DirectConnect using the installation program called InstallShield. |
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Install DirectConnect for Oracle using the Studio Installer. |
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Install and use DirectConnect Manager. |
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Perform a number of server and client post-installation tasks. |
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Set up the DirectConnect Tabular Data Stream (TDS) front-end driver. |
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Identify and resolve problems that can occur when you install a DirectConnect product. |
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Access worksheets and instructions for recording installation information for DirectConnect products. |
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Identify utilities to simplify the execution of DirectConnect on multiple platforms. |
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Find definitions of technical terms used in this guide. |
For more information about configuring and administering DirectConnect products, use the following guides:
Enterprise Connect Data Access User’s Guide for Access Services
Enterprise Connect Data Access and Mainframe Connect Server Administration Guide for DirectConnect
Enterprise Connect Data Access Option for Oracle Server Administration and User’s Guide
For ODBC information, use the following document:
Microsoft ODBC 3.5 Programmer’s Reference and SDK Guide
For additional references, use the following documents:
Open Client™ Client-Library/C Reference Manual
Open Server™ Server-Library/C Reference Manual
Open ClientConnect™ and Open ServerConnect™ Messages and Codes
Component Integrated Services User’s Guide for Adaptive Server® Enterprise
Adaptive Server Enterprise Reference Manual
Sybase Adaptive Server Reference Manual, volumes 1 and 2
To install and administer DirectConnect using DirectConnect Manager, use InstallShield and the DirectConnect Manager online help.
Use the Sybase Getting Started CD, the SyBooks CD, and the Sybase Product Manuals Web site to learn more about your product:
The Getting Started CD contains release bulletins and installation guides in PDF format, and may also contain other documents or updated information not included on the SyBooks CD. It is included with your software. To read or print documents on the Getting Started CD, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can download at no charge from the Adobe Web site using a link provided on the CD.
The SyBooks CD contains product manuals and is included with your software. The Eclipse-based SyBooks browser allows you to access the manuals in an easy-to-use, HTML-based format.
Some documentation may be provided in PDF format, which you can access through the PDF directory on the SyBooks CD. To read or print the PDF files, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Refer to the SyBooks Installation Guide on the Getting Started CD, or the README.txt file on the SyBooks CD for instructions on installing and starting SyBooks.
The Sybase Product Manuals Web site is an online version of the SyBooks CD that you can access using a standard Web browser. In addition to product manuals, you will find links to EBFs/Maintenance, Technical Documents, Case Management, Solved Cases, newsgroups, and the Sybase Developer Network.
To access the Sybase Product Manuals Web site, go to Product Manuals.
Technical documentation at the Sybase Web site is updated frequently.
Finding the latest information on product certifications
Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.
Select Products from the navigation bar on the left.
Select a product name from the product list and click Go.
Select the Certification Report filter, specify a time frame, and click Go.
Click a Certification Report title to display the report.
Creating a personalized view of the Sybase Web site (including support pages)
Set up a MySybase profile. MySybase is a free service that allows you to create a personalized view of Sybase Web pages.
Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.
Click MySybase and create a MySybase profile.
Finding the latest information on EBFs and software maintenance
Point your Web browser to the Sybase Support Page.
Select EBFs/Maintenance. If prompted, enter your MySybase user name and password.
Select a product.
Specify a time frame and click Go. A list of EBF/Maintenance releases is displayed.
Padlock icons indicate that you do not have download authorization for certain EBF/Maintenance releases because you are not registered as a Technical Support Contact. If you have not registered, but have valid information provided by your Sybase representative or through your support contract, click Edit Roles to add the “Technical Support Contact” role to your MySybase profile.
Click the Info icon to display the EBF/Maintenance report, or click the product description to download the software.
Syntax statements that display options for a command look like this:
COMMAND [object_name, [ {TRUE | FALSE} ] ]
The following table explains the syntax conventions used in this guide.
The following table explains the style conventions used in this guide.
Each Sybase installation that has purchased a support contract has one or more designated people who are authorized to contact Sybase Technical Support. If you cannot resolve a problem using the manuals or online help, please have the designated person contact Sybase Technical Support or the Sybase subsidiary in your area.
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