Sybase DC35823-01-1500-04 Language modules, Installing a new language module, Message languages

CHAPTER 7 Customizing Localization for Adaptive Server

Language modules

If you want Adaptive Server error messages to be displayed in a language other than U.S. English (us_english), you must install the appropriate language module.

When you install a new language module, installation automatically loads the language into the Sybase installation directory to support the new language. For information about directories, see “Localization directories” on page 94.

Installing a new language module

A full Adaptive Server installation includes all the language components automatically. If you did not select a full install, you must install additional language modules manually.

To install a new language module:

1Load the language module software from the distribution media. You must load this software into the same directory in which you loaded Adaptive Server.

2Reconfigure the language and, if necessary, the character set and sort order for Adaptive Server. For instructions, see “Changing the localization configuration” on page 97.

Message languages

For messages, U.S. English is installed as the default language in Adaptive

Server. The following rules apply to language modules:

•During Adaptive Server installation or reconfiguration, you can specify a default language other than U.S. English. However, you must have installed the language module for the language you specify.

•If your clients require Adaptive Server messages in a language other than U.S. English, you must load the language module for those languages. Then, you can configure Adaptive Server to the language used by your clients.

•If Adaptive Server does not support messages in a client’s language, these clients receive messages in the server default language.

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