Installing For the First Time

Follow these steps to install Sybase IQ for the first time.

  • Read the release bulletin for the latest information. See the special installation instructions section for any installation instructions not included in this document.

  • Complete all preinstallation tasks. Apply any required operating system patches, check to see that there is sufficient disk space and memory, and update any necessary configuration changes.

  • Determine the license model you want to use. SySAM supports served and unserved license models. See the Sybase Software Asset Management Users Guide to determine which model is best suited for your environment.

  • Use the product and licensing information you received from Sybase to log in to the Sybase Product Download Center or SAPĀ® Service Marketplace and generate a license key for your software.

  • Install Sybase IQ server components, activate your license, then start and test your server.

  • Install and configure Sybase IQ client components.

Related concepts
Upgrading From an Earlier Version
Changing Hardware Platforms
Planning for Distributed Query Processing or High Availability