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Completing the installation program loads a configured database server with a typical setup. For information on changing the configuration or configuring a database server manually, see “Database Server Configuration After Installation” on page 3-4and “Configuring IDS Manually” on page 3-6.

The installation creates a log file in %INFORMIXDIR%\logs\ which contains installation activity of the IDS installation. In addition, there is a manifest file (%INFORMIXDIR%\etc\manifest.inf). This other ″log file″ can help you see quickly what features and components are currently installed. Do not modify the content of this file.

The informix user account, under which the database server runs, is assigned to the Informix-Admingroup.

Installing with the GUI Custom Setup

Custom installation in GUI mode lets you exclude some IBM Informix Dynamic Server features and offers you other ways to configure installation variables for the needs of your system.

Use the GUI custom setup if you want to generate a response file for replicating the installation setup on other instances in silent mode. The silent installation process will function in this way if you choose to install IBM Informix Dynamic Server only (that is, you cannot choose any other IBM Informix products available on the installation media). Read the topics “Performing a Silent Installation” on page 2-5and “Using a Response File for Silent Installation” on page 2-6before you start the installation application if you want to generate a response file.

To install IDS using GUI Custom Setup:

1.Prepare the installation media.

vDownloaded installation media: You must extract the files maintaining the folder structure delivered in the media. Select Launch.exe.

vCD installation: Launch the CD.

The Launchpad opens.

2.Select Install Products from the Launchpad and click Next.

3.Select the products that you want to install.

4.Read the license agreement. You must accept it to proceed.

5.Select Custom installation setup.

6.Specify the installation directory if you do not want to accept the default destination path that the GUI displays.

The destination drive must be formatted with a Windows file system (NTFS).

7.Select the features you want to install.

a.Components are at the top level of the tree-nesting hierarchy.

b.Click the + character by component feature sets–features grouped together by similar functionality–to view individual features. The components without + characters next to them do not have individual features.

c.Deselect components and features that you do not want to install. The wizard enforces dependencies among features and all components. If you cannot configure the selected/deselected features exactly as you want, it is probably an unsupported installation configuration for your site.

d.Notice that a brief description of a selected component or feature appears on the right side of the GUI window.

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Contents IBM Informix Dynamic Server Installation Guide for Windows Page IBM Informix Dynamic Server Installation Guide for Windows Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1996 Contents Index About This Publication IntroductionIBM Informix Dynamic Server Editions Overview Reference Types of UsersWhat’s New in Version 11.50.xC4 Documentation Conventions Technical Changes Feature, Product, and Platform MarkupExample Code Conventions Html documentationAdditional Documentation Syntax DiagramsCompliance with Industry Standards Component represented in Html MeaningDistinct Unique How to Read a Command-Line Syntax DiagramKeywords and Punctuation Setting the Run ModeIdentifiers and Names How to Provide Documentation FeedbackPage Online Notes Verifying System Requirements Preparing to Install IDS on WindowsVerifying Administrators Group Membership Multiple copies of different versions Multiple Copies of IDS on One ComputerMultiple copies of the same version Programs menuRelated tasks Choosing Your Installation SetupInstallation Application Setup Types Base Server Installable Features of IDSFeatures Conversion and Reversion Support Backup and RestoreXML Publishing Global Language SupportDemonstration Database Server IDS Configuration FileDemonstration Database Server on Your System Planning Role Separation Instance Configuration WizardChoosing between Local and Domain Installations Installation DirectoryIxdbsso IxaaoDomain Installation with Domain Administrator Privileges Local InstallationUser informix Upgrading the Database ServerInstalling a Copy of IDS on a Computer Installing IDS on WindowsInstalling IBM Informix Products Related reference Installing with the GUI Typical SetupRelated concepts Installing with the GUI Custom Setup GUI feature tree Performing a Silent Installation To perform a silent installation by using a response file Using a Customized server.ini File for Silent InstallationUsing a Response File for Silent Installation %WINDIR%\setup.iss Silent Installation on a Host with Multiple InstallationsCode Description Silent Installation Response CodesOverview of Implementing a Cluster on Two Nodes Setting Up Cluster InstallationsCluster Installations To set up a cluster on the primary node Setting Up a Cluster InstallationPreparing to Set Up a Cluster IDS as a Cluster on the Secondary Node Installing IDS as a Cluster on the Secondary NodeImplementing a Cluster on the Primary Node Overwriting an Existing IDS Installation Upgrade of IDS by Overwriting an Existing InstallationCreating a New Database Server Instance Multiple ResidencyPlanning for Multiple Residency Purpose Server Instance Manager Command-Line OptionsOption System Meaning Troubleshooting Installation Problems16IBM Informix Dynamic Server Installation Guide for Windows Installation Automatic Actions Post-Installation Tasks on WindowsWorking with the Installation IDS Program Group Server-name Initializing and Starting the Database ServerChoose Start Control Panel Administrative Tools Database Server Configuration After InstallationStopping the Database Server Database Server NumberDbspace Name, Location, and Size Service Name and Port NumberDatabase Server Name Configuring IDS Manually Default Sbspace Name, Location, Size, and Page SizeTo configure the installed database server Shared Server Definition ComputerPost-Installation Tasks Windows 8IBM Informix Dynamic Server Installation Guide for Windows Altering Copies of IDS Altering IDS FeaturesModifying IDS on Windows Reinstalling the Database Server Uninstalling IDSPerforming Silent Uninstallations of IDS InstnumCommand 4IBM Informix Dynamic Server Installation Guide for Windows Deployment Utility Deploying IDS with the Deployment UtilityInitialized dbspaces + Rapid IDS Embeddability with the Deployment UtilityEnvironment Variables Database Server ConfigurationDatabase Server Aliases Creating a Snapshot for DeploymentDeploying a Snapshot with the Deployment Utility Ifxdeploy.conf file Ifxdeploy Command The Deployment UtilitySyntax Informix-Admin group Command OptionsElement Purpose Key Considerations DelifxForce Usage Examples of Deployment Utility Usage on Windows Parameters Example of Value SettingIfxdeploy.conf file is in $INFORMIXDIR/etc/ on Linux INFORMIXDIR%\etc on WindowsOnconfig.std No OnconfigServername\rootdbsdat.000 InformixIfxdeploy.conf file for + ifxdeploy.conf File Template Following shows the contents of the ifxdeploy.conf file#SYSTEM + Removing a Snapshot with the Deployment Utility Informix and the administrative group16IBM Informix Dynamic Server Installation Guide for Windows Appendix. Accessibility 2IBM Informix Dynamic Server Installation Guide for Windows Host Host 4IBM Informix Dynamic Server Installation Guide for Windows Copyright IBM Corp Copyright License Trademarks 4IBM Informix Dynamic Server Installation Guide for Windows Dbservername Mirrorpath Sbspacename Servernum Index Special charactersINFORMIXDIR% Dbservername TCP/IP Page GC23-7753-05
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