Planning Your 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 served licenses, 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.

Replication Server Release Bulletin
Obtain the updated information from the release bulletin.
Mixed-Version Support
In a mixed-version environment, Replication Server must be version 12.6 and later.
Obtaining a License
Before installing your product, choose a SySAM license model, determine license server information, and obtain license files.
System Requirements
Check the system requirements and system patches for the server on which you will install Replication Server.
Installation Directory Structure
Provides an overview of the installation directory, subdirectory hierarchy, and the naming convention used for the installed components.
Installation Setup Options
Decide the Replication Server installation option that is appropriate for your setup. Typical is the default option.
Installation Mode
Decide which installation mode you want to use. GUI mode is the default option.
Performing Administrative Tasks
Complete the administrative tasks before you begin the installation process.

Created December 12, 2011. Send feedback on this help topic to Sybase Technical Publications: pubs@sybase.com