Administration tool deployment on Linux, Solaris, and Mac OS X

This section explains how to install Interactive SQL (dbisql), Sybase Central (including the SQL Anywhere, MobiLink and QAnywhere plug-ins), and the SQL Anywhere Console utility (dbconsole) on Linux, Solaris, and Mac OS X computers. It is intended for those who want to create an installer for these administration tools.

The instructions given here are specific to version 12.0.1 and may not be applicable to earlier or later versions of the software.

Note also that the dbisqlc command line utility is supported on Linux, Solaris, Mac OS X, HP-UX, and AIX. See dbisqlc deployment.

Note

Redistribution of files is subject to your license agreement. No statements in this document override anything in your license agreement. Check your license agreement before considering deployment.

Before you begin

Before you begin, you must install SQL Anywhere on one computer as a source for program files. This is the reference installation for your deployment.

The general steps involved are as follows:

Decide which programs you want to deploy.
Copy the required files.
Set environment variables.
Register the Sybase Central plug-ins.

Each of these steps is explained in detail in the following sections.

Step 1: Deciding what software to deploy
Step 2: Copying the required files
Step 3: Setting environment variables
Step 4: Creating connection profiles for Sybase Central

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