IBM GC23-7753-05 manual Installing IDS on Windows, Installing IBM Informix Products, Launch.exe

Chapter 2. Installing IDS on Windows

The following topics explain your IBM Informix Dynamic Server and IBM Informix products installation choices. Troubleshooting information is also included.

v “Installing IBM Informix Products”

v “Installing a Copy of IDS on a Computer”

v “Installing with the GUI Typical Setup” on page 2-2v “Installing with the GUI Custom Setup” on page 2-3v “Performing a Silent Installation” on page 2-5

v “Setting Up Cluster Installations” on page 2-9

v “Upgrade of IDS by Overwriting an Existing Installation” on page 2-12v “Multiple Residency” on page 2-13

Installing IBM Informix Products

	IBM Informix Dynamic Server for Windows includes a Windows launchpad, which
	is a graphical interface with the options to view this publication, the release notes
	or the Information Center, start the installation, or browse the installation media.
	The launchpad will start automatically when the CD is inserted. To access the
	launchpad from a downloaded product, from the main directory, select
	Launch.exe.
	If the Launch.exe file does not appear in the directory that first opens, click
	setup.exe.
	The 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.
	The IBM Informix ODBC Driver can be installed as part of IBM Informix Client
	Software Development Kit (Client SDK) or Informix Connect. For information on
	installing these products, see the IBM Informix Client Products Installation Guide.
Installing a Copy of IDS on a Computer
	You can install a copy of IBM Informix Dynamic Server in a different directory if
	the same version of the product is already installed on the computer.
	The following steps require IBM Informix Dynamic Server Version 11.50.xC2 or
	later. They describe how to use a graphical user interface (GUI) to install a copy of
	the product. If you prefer to install a copy without directly interacting with the
	GUI, you can perform a silent installation instead.
	To install a copy of IDS on a computer where the same version is already installed:
	1. Prepare the installation media.
	v Downloaded installation media: You must extract the files maintaining the
	folder structure delivered in the media. Select Launch.exe.
	v CD installation: Launch the CD.
	The Launchpad opens.

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