CHAPTER 2 Installing Adaptive Server

Operating system

Hardware

Supported protocols

Windows XP Professional

• Intel Pentium III 600 MHz or higher

•

TCP

SP1 or higher

• AMD Athlon 1 GHz or higher

•

IPX/SPX

 

 

 

 

• Named pipes (not supported for

 

 

 

 

LDAP server connections

 

 

 

 

 

Windows 2003 Standard,

•

Intel Xeon EM64T

•

TCP

Enterprise, and Datacenter

•

AMD Opteron

•

IPX/SPX

 

Editions, SP1

• Named pipes (not supported for

Windows x64

LDAP server connections

 

Table 2-5: Disk space requirements for Windows platforms

Product

Disk space requirements

Adaptive Server typical install

360MB

 

 

Default databases created during install

153MB (for 2K page size Adaptive Server)

 

 

Total

1063MB

Pre-installation tasks for SySAM

Before you install Adaptive Server, you should:

1Decide the SySAM license model you will use. The choices are:

•The unserved license model – gets licenses directly from the license file. If you are using an unserved license, you should simply save the license to the machine on which you have installed Adaptive Server.

•The served license model – uses a license server to manage the allocation of your licenses to multiple machines. See the following for more information.

For information about served and unserved licenses, and which model is best suited for your environment, see Chapter 2, “Choosing a License Model” in the Sybase Software Asset Management User’s Guide.

2If you plan to use a served license, you need a license server. Decide whether it will be an existing license server or a new license server. The license server need not be on the same machine or running on the same operating system and architecture.

•If you are going to use an existing license server, you must know the server host name and port number.

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Sybase 15.0.2 Pre-installation tasks for SySAM, Installing Adaptive Server, Disk space requirements for Windows platforms
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15.0.2 specifications

Sybase 15.0.2, a product of the Sybase corporation (now SAP), is a relational database management system (RDBMS) that provides robust solutions for data management, security, and performance. This version builds upon its predecessors, offering improved features and enhancements that cater to both enterprises and developers.

One of the standout features of Sybase 15.0.2 is its advanced performance capabilities. The version introduces optimization enhancements such as the Query Optimizer, which is designed to ensure efficient execution of complex queries. This optimizer analyzes SQL statements and tables to choose the most efficient means of retrieval, thus reducing execution time and improving the overall performance of the database.

Sybase 15.0.2 supports improved scalability, allowing organizations to handle increased workloads without significant changes to their infrastructure. This scalability is crucial for businesses experiencing growth, as it ensures that performance remains consistent and reliable.

Another notable characteristic is the robust security architecture integrated within Sybase 15.0.2. The system includes features like data encryption, user authentication, and authorization mechanisms, making it suitable for environments that handle sensitive information. Database administrators can implement fine-grained access controls to manage user permissions effectively.

Moreover, Sybase 15.0.2 boasts support for a wide range of programming languages and frameworks. This versatility allows developers to build applications using their preferred tools, promoting productivity and ease of integration into existing systems. The database management system also supports various platforms, including Windows and UNIX, enabling diverse deployments across different environments.

In addition to these technological enhancements, Sybase 15.0.2 emphasizes data integrity through its robust transaction management system. It implements the ACID properties (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) to ensure that all database transactions are processed reliably, thereby maintaining the integrity of data even in high-transaction scenarios.

In conclusion, Sybase 15.0.2 is a feature-rich RDBMS that combines performance, scalability, security, and flexibility. Its advanced capabilities not only enhance data management for organizations but also provide a solid foundation for developers seeking to create efficient and secure applications. The improvements in this version make it a compelling choice for enterprises looking to optimize their database operations in an increasingly data-driven world.
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