IBM GC23-7753-05 manual Introduction, IBM Informix Dynamic Server Editions, About This Publication

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Introduction

This introduction provides an overview of IBM® Informix® products and of this publication as well as the conventions that it uses.

IBM Informix Dynamic Server Editions

IBM Informix Dynamic Server is available in different editions to fit different business needs.

Some of the functionality described in IBM Informix documentation might not be available for Workgroup Edition. For details on the differences between editions, see the following Web site: http://www.ibm.com/software/data/informix/ids/ ids-ed-choice/

The license agreement has the specific restrictions for each edition. To view a license for a particular edition, search for Informix Dynamic Serveron the following Web site: http://www.ibm.com/software/sla/sladb.nsf

About This Publication

This guide explains how to install, configure, and initialize IBM Informix Dynamic Server on a computer running a Windows® operating system.

The following additional products can be installed from the installation media for IDS:

vIBM Informix BladeManager

vIBM Informix DataBlade® Developers Kit (DBDK)

vIBM Informix Connect (IConnect)

vIBM Informix Client Software Development Kit (Client SDK)

vIBM Informix ClusterIT

vThe IBM Informix JDBC Driver is available on the installation media and needs to be separately installed. For information on installing IBM Informix JDBC Driver, see the IBM Informix JDBC Driver Programmer’s Guide.

vThe IBM Informix ODBC Driver can be installed as part of IBM Informix Client SDK. For information on installing IBM Informix Client SDK, see the IBM Informix Client Products Installation Guide.

IBM Informix Server Administrator (ISA) is available for download at:

http://www.ibm.com/software/data/informix/downloads.html

OpenAdmin Tool for IDS is a PHP-based Web browser administration tool that can administer multiple database server instances using a single installation on a Web server. OpenAdmin Tool is available for download at: http:// www.openadmintool.com

For a description of client and other related products for IDS, see IBM Informix

Dynamic Server Getting Started Guide.

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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 IBM Informix Dynamic Server Editions IntroductionAbout This Publication Overview Reference Types of UsersWhat’s New in Version 11.50.xC4 Documentation Conventions Html documentation Feature, Product, and Platform MarkupTechnical Changes Example Code ConventionsComponent represented in Html Meaning Syntax DiagramsAdditional Documentation Compliance with Industry StandardsDistinct Unique How to Read a Command-Line Syntax DiagramKeywords and Punctuation Setting the Run ModeIdentifiers and Names How to Provide Documentation FeedbackPage Verifying Administrators Group Membership Preparing to Install IDS on WindowsOnline Notes Verifying System Requirements Programs menu Multiple Copies of IDS on One ComputerMultiple copies of different versions Multiple copies of the same versionInstallation Application Setup Types Choosing Your Installation SetupRelated tasks Features Installable Features of IDSBase Server Global Language Support Backup and RestoreConversion and Reversion Support XML PublishingDemonstration Database Server IDS Configuration FileDemonstration Database Server on Your System Planning Role Separation Instance Configuration WizardIxaao Installation DirectoryChoosing between Local and Domain Installations IxdbssoUpgrading the Database Server Local InstallationDomain Installation with Domain Administrator Privileges User informixInstalling IBM Informix Products Installing IDS on WindowsInstalling a Copy of IDS on a Computer Related concepts Installing with the GUI Typical SetupRelated reference Installing with the GUI Custom Setup GUI feature tree Performing a Silent Installation Using a Response File for Silent Installation Using a Customized server.ini File for Silent InstallationTo perform a silent installation by using a response file %WINDIR%\setup.iss Silent Installation on a Host with Multiple InstallationsCode Description Silent Installation Response CodesCluster Installations Setting Up Cluster InstallationsOverview of Implementing a Cluster on Two Nodes Preparing to Set Up a Cluster Setting Up a Cluster InstallationTo set up a cluster on the primary node Implementing a Cluster on the Primary Node Installing IDS as a Cluster on the Secondary NodeIDS as a Cluster on the Secondary Node Overwriting an Existing IDS Installation Upgrade of IDS by Overwriting an Existing InstallationPlanning for Multiple Residency Multiple ResidencyCreating a New Database Server Instance Purpose Server Instance Manager Command-Line OptionsOption System Meaning Troubleshooting Installation Problems16IBM Informix Dynamic Server Installation Guide for Windows Working with the Installation Post-Installation Tasks on WindowsInstallation Automatic Actions IDS Program Group Server-name Initializing and Starting the Database ServerDatabase Server Number Database Server Configuration After InstallationChoose Start Control Panel Administrative Tools Stopping the Database ServerDatabase Server Name Service Name and Port NumberDbspace Name, Location, and Size Shared Server Definition Computer Default Sbspace Name, Location, Size, and Page SizeConfiguring IDS Manually To configure the installed database serverPost-Installation Tasks Windows 8IBM Informix Dynamic Server Installation Guide for Windows Modifying IDS on Windows Altering IDS FeaturesAltering Copies of IDS Instnum Uninstalling IDSReinstalling the Database Server Performing Silent Uninstallations of IDSCommand 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 ConfigurationDeploying a Snapshot with the Deployment Utility Creating a Snapshot for DeploymentDatabase Server Aliases Syntax Ifxdeploy Command The Deployment UtilityIfxdeploy.conf file Delifx Command OptionsInformix-Admin group Element Purpose Key ConsiderationsForce Usage Examples of Deployment Utility Usage on Windows INFORMIXDIR%\etc on Windows Example of Value SettingParameters Ifxdeploy.conf file is in $INFORMIXDIR/etc/ on LinuxOnconfig.std No OnconfigIfxdeploy.conf file for InformixServername\rootdbsdat.000 + 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