Planning Your Adaptive Server Installation

Before you install or upgrade, prepare your environment.

• Identify the components and options to install or upgrade.
• Obtain a license.
  Note: If you are using a served license, you must install the SySAM license server version 2.1 or later.
• Make sure your system meets all requirements for your installation scenario and planned use.

• Adaptive Server Release Bulletin
  Obtain updated information from the release bulletin.
• Obtaining a License
  Sybase® Software Asset Management (SySAM) is the product licensing and asset management system, which is built on FLEXnet technology from Flexera Software.
• Installation Directory Contents and Layout
  Adaptive Server includes server components that are installed into specific directories.
• Performing Administrative Tasks
  Before you begin the installation process, complete the administrative tasks.
• Preparing to Install Adaptive Server
  Before you start the installer, perform tasks to prepare your system.