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Table 2-2. instmgr.exe Utility Options (continued)

Option

-system

Meaning

Create database server instance that runs as local system user instead of user informix. (IDS must be installed as local system user to use this option.)

Troubleshooting Installation Problems

This section describes some common installation problems and the corresponding solutions for users who receive their product materials directly from IBM. You can find more information about Client SDK and IConnect installation issues in the IBM Informix Client Products Installation Guide.

You can find information that will help identify and resolve installation errors in the IDS log file in the following location:

%INFORMIXDIR%\logs\IDS_Install_date_time.log

If any of the problems described in this section persist, contact IBM Technical

Support.

vProblem. If you enter an invalid database server name, you receive the following message:

The database server name you entered is not valid. Please note the following limitations: a database server name cannot exceed 128 characters; it can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores; and it must begin with a letter.

Solution. Enter a different name and note the limitations stated in the message.

vProblem. If you have insufficient virtual memory for the installation, you receive the following message:

This installation of Dynamic Server requires number MB of free page file space. After you install this product, increase your page file size to properly use your virtual memory with this product.

Solution. For information about how to increase the size of your page file, refer to your Windows documentation.

vProblem. If you do not have the correct privileges to run the install program, you receive the following message

You do not appear to be an administrator. In order to run this program, you must belong to the Administrators group on local computer.

Solution. Use the administrator account to log on or contact your system administrator to add your user account to the Administrators group.

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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