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Introduction	.	.	v
IBM Informix Dynamic Server Editions	. .	.	v
About This Publication	. .	.	v
Types of Users	.	.	vi
What’s New in IBM Informix Dynamic Server Installation, Version 11.50	.	. vi
Documentation Conventions	.	. viii
Technical Changes	.	. ix
Feature, Product, and Platform Markup	.	. ix
Example Code Conventions	.	. ix
Additional Documentation	. .	. x
Compliance with Industry Standards	. .	. x
Syntax Diagrams	. .	. x
How to Read a Command-Line Syntax Diagram	.	. xi
Keywords and Punctuation	.	. xii
Identifiers and Names	.	. xiii
How to Provide Documentation Feedback	.	. xiii

Chapter 1. Preparing to Install IDS on Windows	. . . 1-1
Online Notes	. . .	.	1-1
Verifying System Requirements	. . .	.	1-1
Verifying Administrators Group Membership	. . .	.	1-1
Multiple Copies of IDS on One Computer	. . .	.	1-2
Choosing Your Installation Setup	. . .	.	1-3
Installable Features of IDS	. . .	.	1-4
Demonstration Database Server	. . .	.	1-6
Instance Configuration Wizard	. . .	.	1-8
Planning Role Separation	. . .	.	1-8
Installation Directory	. . .	.	1-9
Choosing between Local and Domain Installations	. . .	.	1-9
User informix	. .	.	1-10
Upgrading the Database Server	. .	.	1-10

	Chapter 2. Installing IDS on Windows	.	2-1
	Installing IBM Informix Products	.	2-1
	Installing a Copy of IDS on a Computer	.	2-1
	Installing with the GUI Typical Setup	.	2-2
	Installing with the GUI Custom Setup	.	2-3
	Performing a Silent Installation	.	2-5
	Using a Customized server.ini File for Silent Installation	.	2-6
	Using a Response File for Silent Installation	.	2-6
	Silent Installation Response Codes	.	2-8
	Setting Up Cluster Installations	.	2-9
	Cluster Installations	.	2-9
	Upgrade of IDS by Overwriting an Existing Installation	.	2-12
	Overwriting an Existing IDS Installation	.	2-12
	Multiple Residency	.	2-13
	Planning for Multiple Residency	.	2-13
	Creating a New Database Server Instance	.	2-13
	Server Instance Manager Command-Line Options	.	2-14
	Troubleshooting Installation Problems	.	2-15

Chapter 3. Post-Installation Tasks on Windows	. . . . .		. . . 3-1
Working with the Installation	. . . .	.	. .	.	3-1
Installation Automatic Actions	. . . .	.	. .	.	3-1
IDS Program Group	. . . .	.	. .	.	3-2

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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