Common Questions After Installing Pervasive PSQL
This section contains information that you should read after running the installation program. If you are having problems with your installation, go to Chapter 16, Troubleshooting After Installation, or get help online from the Knowledge Base at the Pervasive Software Web site.
What happened to PVSW\BIN on Windows platforms?
Starting with Pervasive PSQL v10, files are no longer installed to <drive>:\pvsw\bin on Windows platforms. This change comes as Pervasive PSQL adapts to suggested guidelines from Microsoft.
Where are the Pervasive PSQL files installed?
Table 3 lists the default locations where Pervasive PSQL installs the program and application data files on Windows platforms. Table 15 lists similar information for Linux platforms.
Table 3
Pervasive PSQL Default Windows Installation Locations
Platform
File Types
Default Installation Location
Windows Vista and later1 (64-bit)
Application Data
<drive:>\ProgramData\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
Program Files (64-bit)
<drive:>\Program Files\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
Program Files (32-bit)
<drive:>\Program Files (x86)\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
Windows pre-Vista2 (64-bit)
Application Data
<drive:>\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
Program Files (64-bit)
<drive:>\Program Files\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
 
Program Files (32-bit)
<drive:>\Program Files (x86)\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
Windows Vista and later1 (32-bit)
Application Data
<drive:>\ProgramData\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
 
Program Files
<drive:>\Program Files\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
Windows pre-Vista2 (32-bit)
Application Data
<drive:>\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
Program Files
<drive:>\Program Files\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
Note: The DOS Requester files are installed by default on all Windows platforms at <drive:>\%WINDIR%\SYSTEM32\
1 Windows Vista and later refers to Windows Vista and any Windows operating system released after Windows Vista that is currently supported by Pervasive PSQL.
2 Windows pre-Vista refers to any Windows operating system currently supported by Pervasive PSQL that was released prior to Windows Vista.
What is an Application Data file?
Application data files are typically files to which the system can write. Examples of Application Data files include log files, tutorial files, and sample database files, such as DEMODATA and TEMPDB.
What is a Program File?
Program files are typically files the system requires in order to function. Examples of program files include binary system files, executable files, dynamic link libraries and JAR files.
What are the operational requirements for Pervasive PSQL Vx Server?
See Operating Requirements for Pervasive PSQL Vx Server in Pervasive PSQL Vx Product Guide.
What is the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit Program Files?
Microsoft guidelines recommend that 64-bit components are installed in a separate location to 32-bit components. Pervasive PSQL 64-bit components are installed in the 64-bit program files location and are registered in the Windows registry under the 64-bit hive. 32-bit components are installed in the 32-bit program files location and are registered in the Windows registry under the 32-bit (x86) hive.
What if I need a 64-bit Client in a Workgroup environment?
By default, the 32-bit Client is installed with the Workgroup engine. If you have a Workgroup engine running on a 64-bit machine, and you have 64-bit applications (Btrieve or DTI) that you need to access with a client, you may install both the Workgroup (32-bit) and Client (64-bit) engines on the same machine. Install each product as you would normally; no special configuration is required.
What happened to the Client install image?
Previous versions of Pervasive PSQL contained an image used for installing the client software needed to access the Pervasive PSQL database. This image is no longer needed since Pervasive PSQL v11 SP3 now installs the Client (32-bit) components with the Server and the Workgroup editions. Use the Pervasive PSQL v11 SP3 Client (32-bit or 64-bit) to install on individual Client machines.
Do I need to install the Client with a Workgroup engine?
If you are installing the Workgroup engine, you must have a license for and install the software on every computer that is expected to share data within your workgroup. Because every computer must have the Workgroup engine installed and the client software is installed with every engine by default, there is no need to install the client software separately.
*Note: Only the 32-bit Client components are installed.
How Do I Read the Online Documentation?
The viewer for the documentation library is integrated into Pervasive PSQL Control Center (PCC). Access the documentation library through the PCC interface on the Welcome view, in the Help menu, by pressing F1 (Windows) or Shift F1 (Linux).
You can also view the documentation in the form of Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files. These PDF files are available on the Pervasive PSQL installation media in the Books directory.
How Do I Verify or Update My User License?
Licenses from previous versions of Pervasive PSQL are not migrated or transferable to Pervasive PSQL v11 SP3. You must have a license applicable for Pervasive PSQL v11 SP3, unless you choose to install using the trial version of the product.
The License Administrator utility is documented in Pervasive PSQL User's Guide in the section License Administration. Please refer to that document for information on user licenses.
What User License Was Installed with Pervasive PSQL?
A trial license is installed if you leave the license number blank during installation.
There is no configuration necessary for the license. After installation, you can use the License Administrator utility to view your installed licenses. See the Pervasive PSQL User's Guide for more information on the License Administrator utility.
Where To Go From Here
If you had trouble during installation, see Troubleshooting After Installation.
If you completed installation successfully, continue with your Pervasive PSQL deployment by installing and configuring the clients for the machines that will connect to your servers. Review Chapter 6, Installing Pervasive PSQL Clients for Windows.