CHAPTER 2 Installing Adapter for SAP R/3
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the software, it can remain on the same server. Installation of the current release
does not overwrite the previous installation and does not affect any files you
might have added.
CIM Repository
The CIM (common information model) repository shares installation
information across Sybase and New Era of Networks products, tracking
version and path information for each product installation. If the repository is
already installed, you do not need to install a new CIM Repository. However,
the repository must be running before you can install products.
If a CIM repository does exist:
• on the local machine on which you are installing, and the repository is
running, the installer uses that repository by default. The Repository
Information window does not appear.
• on the local machine on which you are installing and the repository is not
running, the installer tries to start the existing repository. If it cannot start
the repository, a warning message appears stating that a repository was
found but could not be started. The Repository window will appear for you
to provide the repository information and start the repository.
• on a remote machine, the Repository Information window appears even if
the repository is running on the remote machine. If you want to use an
existing repository, start it manually and provide the information required
by the installer for the existing repository.
If a CIM repository does not exist or cannot be found by the installer, a window
appears, prompting you to install a new CIM Repository or use an existing
repository.