Installation Requirements
The following topics apply to installation of Pervasive PSQL Vx Server on both Windows and Linux operating systems.
Before installing Pervasive PSQL Vx Server, Pervasive Software recommends that you review the release notes. They contain late-breaking news that could not be included in the user documentation.
No Other Pervasive PSQL Database Engine Installed
You cannot install Pervasive PSQL Vx Server on the same machine, physical or virtual, with Pervasive PSQL Server or Pervasive PSQL Workgroup. You must uninstall the other Pervasive PSQL database engine product before installing Pervasive PSQL Vx Server.
Internet Connectivity
The machine, physical or virtual, on which you install Pervasive PSQL Vx Server must have Internet connectivity. This is required for product authorization at installation time. Internet connectivity is also required for periodic product validation after installation. See Operating Requirements for Pervasive PSQL Vx Server.
Pervasive PSQL Vx Server Key
Pervasive PSQL Vx Server requires a key specifically for that product. You cannot authorize Pervasive PSQL Vx Server with a key for Pervasive PSQL Server or for Pervasive PSQL Workgroup.
Access Rights
You must have full administrator-level rights on the machine where you install Pervasive PSQL Vx Server.
Related Requirements
Although not strictly required for installation, Pervasive PSQL Vx Server has operating requirements that go into effect immediately after installation. See Operating Requirements for Pervasive PSQL Vx Server.