Planning Your Installation

The installation process depends on whether you are installing for the first time, upgrading from a previous version, or migrating your databases to a new hardware platform.

• Installing For the First Time
  Follow these steps to install SAP Sybase IQ for the first time.
• Upgrading From an Earlier Version
  Follow these general guidelines when you install a new version of SAP Sybase IQ.
• Changing Hardware Platforms
  Although SAP Sybase IQ Server Suite is no longer available for 32-bit platforms, you can move a 32-bit database to a 64-bit platform.
• Planning for Distributed Query Processing or High Availability
  Distributed query processing can benefit from an optional high-speed interconnect. Use scalable interconnect technology to connect multiplex nodes.