Before You Install Pervasive PSQL Vx Server
Before installing Pervasive PSQL Vx Server, begin by reviewing the following documents:
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System requirements listed on the Pervasive Software Web site site at http://www.pervasivedb.com.
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Chapter 2, Preparing to Install Pervasive PSQL - This chapter provides important information, including system requirements and platform specific notes, relevant to your operation.
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Release Notes - The release notes are located in readme_psqlvx.htm on the distribution media and contain late-breaking news that could not be included in the user documentation.
Platform Notes
To install Pervasive PSQL Vx Server for Windows, the following conditions are required:
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You must have full administrator-level rights on the installation machine.
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The installation machine must have Internet connectivity.
Installing the Product on Terminal Server
To install Pervasive PSQL Vx Server on a terminal server, you must be logged on to the console of the server as a user with system administrator rights to install. This can either be the physical console on the server or a remote console session.
Install the product as you normally would, using the steps discussed in this manual. The operating system automatically handles the changing of terminal server modes.
Running the Product on Terminal Server
Only one instance of the Vx Server database engine may run on any terminal server platform. You cannot run separate copies of the database engine within two or more terminal sessions.
Installation Tips
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When installing Pervasive PSQL Vx Server for the first time on a system, Setup checks if all of the needed system files meet the minimum requirements. In some cases, these files are locked by the operating system and a reboot is required before Setup can continue.
*Caution: You must reboot your system if you encounter the reboot message. If you do not reboot your system, Setup encounters failures during engine and utilities configuration.
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If you have any trouble with the following installation, see Chapter 16, Troubleshooting After Installation.