Installing Adaptive Server Enterprise on Windows NT

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Installing Sybase(R) Adaptive Server(TM) Enterprise on Windows NT

Installing Adaptive Server Enterprise on Windows NT

About This Book

This book explains how to install:

Sybase(R) Adaptive Server(TM) (including upgrading from previous releases)
Adaptive Server Enterprise plug-in for Sybase Central(TM), the system management tool for Adaptive Server
Adaptive Server Enterprise Monitor(TM) and its components:
- Adaptive Server Monitor Server
- Adaptive Server Monitor Historical Server
- Adaptive Server Monitor Client Library
SQL Advantage(R)
PowerDynamo(TM)
Related connectivity and system management products

Audience

This guide is for System Administrators and other qualified installers who are familiar with their system's environment, networks, disk resources, and media devices.

How to Use This Book

To Do This
See
Find Sybase packaging components and get an overview of the installation process
Chapter 1, "Installation Overview"
Review Adaptive Server specifications to make sure your system has enough disk space and RAM, and meets other requirements.
Chapter 2, "Installation Requirements"
Install Adaptive Server for the first time
Chapter 3, "Installing Sybase Servers"
Install and upgrade other Sybase products
Chapter 4, "Installing Sybase PC-Client Products"
Upgrade Adaptive Server from a previous release
Chapter 5, "Upgrading Sybase Servers"
Add optional functionality, such as auditing and two-phase commit, to Adaptive Server
Chapter 6, "Adding Optional Functionality to Adaptive Server"
Set up localization, including language modules, character sets, and sort orders
Chapter 7, "Customizing Localization for Adaptive Server"
Start and stop servers
Chapter 8, "Starting and Stopping Servers"
Troubleshoot Adaptive Server installation or upgrade problems
Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting"
Review Sybase product descriptions and platforms
Appendix A, "Product Descriptions and Platforms"
Prepare to upgrade a pre-11.0 Adaptive Server that has replicated databases.
Appendix B, "Preparing to Upgrade Servers with Replicated Databases"
Install and use the Performance Archive Database (PAD)
Appendix C, "Installing and Using the Performance Archive Database"

To Do This	See
Find Sybase packaging components and get an overview of the installation process	Chapter 1, "Installation Overview"
Review Adaptive Server specifications to make sure your system has enough disk space and RAM, and meets other requirements.	Chapter 2, "Installation Requirements"
Install Adaptive Server for the first time	Chapter 3, "Installing Sybase Servers"
Install and upgrade other Sybase products	Chapter 4, "Installing Sybase PC-Client Products"
Upgrade Adaptive Server from a previous release	Chapter 5, "Upgrading Sybase Servers"
Add optional functionality, such as auditing and two-phase commit, to Adaptive Server	Chapter 6, "Adding Optional Functionality to Adaptive Server"
Set up localization, including language modules, character sets, and sort orders	Chapter 7, "Customizing Localization for Adaptive Server"
Start and stop servers	Chapter 8, "Starting and Stopping Servers"
Troubleshoot Adaptive Server installation or upgrade problems	Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting"
Review Sybase product descriptions and platforms	Appendix A, "Product Descriptions and Platforms"
Prepare to upgrade a pre-11.0 Adaptive Server that has replicated databases.	Appendix B, "Preparing to Upgrade Servers with Replicated Databases"
Install and use the Performance Archive Database (PAD)	Appendix C, "Installing and Using the Performance Archive Database"

Related Documents

Table 1 lists the documents you need for installing and using Adaptive Server Enterprise and Adaptive Server Enterprise Monitor.

Table 1: Related documents
See This Document
For This Purpose
Adaptive Server Enterprise
Release Bulletin
To review last-minute product or document information that was too late to be included in the books.
Installing Adaptive Server
To install or upgrade Adaptive Server and Sybase-related products.
Configuring Adaptive Server
To customize setup and functionality.
New Functionality in Adaptive Server Enterprise
To review the new features and system changes in Adaptive Server.
Navigating the Documentation for Adaptive Server
To access online links to the concepts and syntax in the Adaptive Server documentation. This online document is task-oriented.
Transact-SQL User's Guide
To learn about Transact-SQL(R), Sybase's enhanced version of the relational database language.
System Administration Guide
To learn about administering servers and databases in Adaptive Server.
Adaptive Server Reference Manual
As a reference to Adaptive Server commands, functions, system procedures, and datatypes.
Managing and Monitoring Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise
To manage Adaptive Server Enterprise and monitor its activities using Sybase Central(TM).
Performance and Tuning Guide
To tune Adaptive Server for maximum performance.
Utility Programs for Windows and Windows NT
As a reference to Adaptive Server utilities.
Security Administration Guide
As a System Administrator, to learn how to administer a secure operating environment and control user access to data.
Security Features User's Guide
As a non-administrative user, to learn how to use the security features of Adaptive Server.
Quick Reference Guide
As a quick reference to Adaptive Server syntax and commands.
Troubleshooting and Error Messages Guide
To resolve system problems and frequently occurring error messages.
Adaptive Server Glossary
To find definitions of technical terms used in the Adaptive Server documentation.
Adaptive Server Monitor
Release Bulletin
To review last-minute product or document information that was too late to be included in the books.
Adaptive Server Enterprise Monitor Historical Server User's Guide Default ś Font
To set up and use Monitor Historical Server.
Adaptive Server Enterprise Monitor Server User's Guide
To set up and use Monitor Server.
Adaptive Server Enterprise Monitor Client Library Programmer's Guide
To write Monitor Client Library applications.

**Table 1: Related documents**
See This Document	For This Purpose
Adaptive Server Enterprise
Release Bulletin	To review last-minute product or document information that was too late to be included in the books.
Installing Adaptive Server	To install or upgrade Adaptive Server and Sybase-related products.
Configuring Adaptive Server	To customize setup and functionality.
New Functionality in Adaptive Server Enterprise	To review the new features and system changes in Adaptive Server.
Navigating the Documentation for Adaptive Server	To access online links to the concepts and syntax in the Adaptive Server documentation. This online document is task-oriented.
Transact-SQL User's Guide	To learn about Transact-SQL(R), Sybase's enhanced version of the relational database language.
System Administration Guide	To learn about administering servers and databases in Adaptive Server.
Adaptive Server Reference Manual	As a reference to Adaptive Server commands, functions, system procedures, and datatypes.
Managing and Monitoring Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise	To manage Adaptive Server Enterprise and monitor its activities using Sybase Central(TM).
Performance and Tuning Guide	To tune Adaptive Server for maximum performance.
Utility Programs for Windows and Windows NT	As a reference to Adaptive Server utilities.
Security Administration Guide	As a System Administrator, to learn how to administer a secure operating environment and control user access to data.
Security Features User's Guide	As a non-administrative user, to learn how to use the security features of Adaptive Server.
Quick Reference Guide	As a quick reference to Adaptive Server syntax and commands.
Troubleshooting and Error Messages Guide	To resolve system problems and frequently occurring error messages.
Adaptive Server Glossary	To find definitions of technical terms used in the Adaptive Server documentation.
Adaptive Server Monitor
Release Bulletin	To review last-minute product or document information that was too late to be included in the books.
Adaptive Server Enterprise Monitor Historical Server User's Guide Default ś Font	To set up and use Monitor Historical Server.
Adaptive Server Enterprise Monitor Server User's Guide	To set up and use Monitor Server.
Adaptive Server Enterprise Monitor Client Library Programmer's Guide	To write Monitor Client Library applications.

Other Sources of Information

Use the Sybase Technical Library CD and the Technical Library Web site to learn more about your product:

Technical Library CD contains product manuals and technical documents and is included with your software. The DynaText browser (included on the Technical Library CD) allows you to access technical information about your product in an easy-to-use format.
For instructions on installing and starting Technical Library, see the Technical Library Installation Guide in your documentation package.
Technical Library Web site includes the Product Manuals site, which is an HTML version of the Technical Library CD, that you can access using a standard Web browser. In addition, you'll find links to the Technical Documents Web site (formerly known as Tech Info Library), the Solved Cases page, and Sybase/Powersoft newsgroups.
To access the Technical Library Web site, go to support.sybase.com, click the Electronic Support Services tab, and select a link under the Technical Library heading.

Sybase Certifications on the Web

Technical documentation at the Sybase Web site is updated frequently.

For the latest information on product certifications and/or the EBF Rollups:

Point your Web browser to Technical Documents at the following Web site:
techinfo.sybase.com
In the Browse section, click on the What's Hot entry.
Explore your area of interest: Hot Docs covering various topics, or Hot Links to Technical News, Certification Reports, Partner Certifications, and so on.

If you are a registered SupportPlus user:

Point your Web browser to Technical Documents at the following Web site:
techinfo.sybase.com
In the Browse section, click on the What's Hot entry.
Click on the EBF Rollups entry.
You can research EBFs using Technical Documents, and you can download EBFs using Electronic Software Distribution (ESD).
Follow the instructions associated with the SupportPlus^SM Online Services entries.

If you are not a registered SupportPlus user, and you want to become one:

You can register by following the instructions on the Web.

To use SupportPlus, you need:

A Web browser that supports the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), such as Netscape Navigator 1.2 or later
An active support license
A named technical support contact
Your user ID and password

Whether or not you are a registered SupportPlus user:

You may use Sybase's Technical Documents. Certification Reports are among the features documented at this site.

Point your Web browser to Technical Documents at the following Web site:
techinfo.sybase.com
In the Browse section, click on the What's Hot entry.
Click on the topic that interests you.

Conventions

The following style conventions are used in this manual:

In a sample screen display, commands you should enter exactly as shown are given in:
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In a sample screen display, words which you should replace with the appropriate value for your installation are shown in:
```
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In the regular text of this document, the names of files and directories appear in italics (substitute your Sybase installation drive and directory for d:\sybase):
d:\sybase\bin
The names of programs, utilities, procedures, and commands appear in bold type:
the dsedit utility

Table 2 lists the conventions for syntax statements in this manual:

Table 2: SQL syntax conventions
Key
Definition
command
Command names, command option names, utility names, utility flags, and other keywords are in bold.
variable
Variables, or words that stand for values that you fill in, are in italics.
{ }
Curly braces indicate that you choose at least one of the enclosed options. Do not include braces in your option.
[ ]
Brackets mean choosing one or more of the enclosed options is optional. Do not include brackets in your option.
( )
Parentheses are to be typed as part of the command.
|
The vertical bar means you can select only one of the options shown.
,
The comma means you can choose as many of the options shown as you like, separating your choices with commas to be typed as part of the command.

**Table 2: SQL syntax conventions**
Key	Definition
command	Command names, command option names, utility names, utility flags, and other keywords are in bold.
variable	Variables, or words that stand for values that you fill in, are in italics.
{ }	Curly braces indicate that you choose at least one of the enclosed options. Do not include braces in your option.
[ ]	Brackets mean choosing one or more of the enclosed options is optional. Do not include brackets in your option.
( )	Parentheses are to be typed as part of the command.
\|	The vertical bar means you can select only one of the options shown.
,	The comma means you can choose as many of the options shown as you like, separating your choices with commas to be typed as part of the command.

If You Need Help

Each Sybase installation that has purchased a support contract has one or more designated people who are authorized to contact Sybase Technical Support. If you cannot resolve a problem using the manuals or online help, please have the designated person contact Sybase Technical Support or the Sybase subsidiary in your area.


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