Planning Your SAP ASE 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.

• SAP ASE Release Bulletin
  The release bulletin contains last-minute information about installing and upgrading SAP ASE software.
• Obtaining a License
  Before installing your product, choose a SySAM license model, and obtain license files from the SAP Service Marketplace (SMP) at http://service.sap.com/licensekeys
• Installation Directory Contents and Layout
  SAP ASE includes server components that are installed into specific directories.
• Creating the Sybase User Account
  To ensure that SAP ASE product files and directories are created with consistent ownership and privileges, create a system administrator account.
• Preparing to Install SAP ASE
  Before you start the installer, prepare your system.