Known Installation Issues

Known issues and workarounds for Replication Server installation.

Installer Issues
CR#	Description
706443	Cannot validate passwords if you start sample Replication Server after installation. Workaround: Manually edit these attributes in the SAMPLE_RS.res file: rs.rs_idserver_pass rs.rs_rssd_prim_pass rs.rs_rssd_maint_pass rs.rs_ltm_rs_pass rs.rs_rs_sa_pass rs.rs_rs_pass See Syntax and Parameters for a Resource File in the Replication Server Configuration Guide.
705090	When you install Sybase IQ 15.4 ESD #1 into the same directory as Replication Server 15.7.1, the installation completes with an error. Workaround: Ignore the error and warning messages.
701924	The installer does not remove environment variables entries from earlier versions of %SYBASE%\SYBASE.bat Workaround: Manually edit the %SYBASE%\SYBASE.bat to remove environment variables that are pointing to versions you do not want to include.
689290	Cannot start Replication Server uninstaller when Replication Server is installed after Event Stream Processor. If you installed Replication Server 15.7 after installing Sybase Event Stream Processor version 5.0 into the same directory, an error occurs when you launch the Replication Server uninstaller. Workaround: Copy the iawin32.dll file from %SYBASE%\sybuninstall\ESP\main\resource to %SYBASE%\sybuninstall\RepServerSuite\resource, and then launch the Replication Server uninstaller.
619817	If the df command fails, the installer stops responding before the preinstallation summary pane appears. Workaround: Execute strace -e statfs, statfs64 df to identify the NFS mounts that have a problem. Then execute umount -l <path> to unmount all trouble NFS mounts. Re-run the installer.
619807	On Microsoft Windows 2008, the installer can create the SDK installation directory only when you are logged in as an administrator. Workaround: Create the installation directory before running the installer.
619793	You cannot use the Tab and arrow keys to navigate the Choose Product Features window of the installation or uninstallation program. Workaround: Uninstaller – use the mouse to click the Choose Product Features window. This sets the focus on the window and allows you to use your keyboard. Installer – use the mouse to select the features in the Choose Product Features window.
619771	The uninstallation program stops responding when you select Delete from the Delete User Files screen and then click Previous from the Uninstall Complete screen. Workaround: Do not return to the Delete User Files screen after you have selected Delete.
618722	Interactive installation using response file does not work. When installing Replication Server in an interactive mode using a response file, the installer does not use the values stored in the file. In silent mode, the response file works as expected. Workaround: None.