This section describes the DirectConnect Manager installation process.

1. Insert the PC Client CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Go to the DirectConnect Manager directory.

3. Execute one of the following:

   • For Windows:

     .\setupwin32.exe
     

   • For UNIX and Linux platforms:

     setupaix.bin
     

4. The Welcome window appears. Click Next to proceed with the installation.

5. Read the License and Copyright Agreement. Using the drop-down list at the top of the window, select the geographic location where you are installing to display the agreement appropriate to your region. Select “I agree” and click Next.

6. On the Choose Directory dialog box, enter the directory path for the installation, and click Next.

   You must agree to the license and copyright agreement before you can continue.

7. Select one of the two types of installation:

   • Install a new version of Sybase Central™ and click Next.

     This type of installation will install DirectConnect Manager as well as all other necessary components and create a new set of icons and Registry entries.

     This option will make your current Sybase Central installation invalid.

   • Register with existing Sybase Central™ and click Next.

     This type of installation will install the DirectConnect Manager plug-in and register it with the existing Sybase Central application.

8. A Summary window appears and lists all the features that you are going to install. Click Next.

9. The installation process begins and a Setup window appears.

   The Setup window shows the percentage (%) of installation that is complete, and monitors the decompressing and installing of the DirectConnect Manager files. The installation will register the plug-in with Sybase Central.

10. When installation is completed, a DirectConnect Manager README file appears. After reading the file, click Finish to clear the window.