Before You Install
Before installing PSQL v12, begin by reviewing the following documents:
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Preparing to Install PSQL - 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_psql.htm on the distribution media and contain late-breaking news that could not be included in the user documentation.
Platform Notes
This section contains installation information specific to the Windows platform.
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To install PSQL for Windows, you must have full administrator-level rights on the machine where you will install PSQL.
Installing the Engine on Terminal Server
To install PSQL 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 PSQL as you normally would, using the steps discussed in this manual. The operating system automatically handles the changing of terminal server modes.
Running the Engine on Terminal Server
Only one instance of the 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 PSQL v12 for the first time on a system, the installer checks whether all of the needed system files meet the minimum requirements. In some cases, these files are locked by the operating system and a restart is required before the installer can continue.
*Caution: You must restart your system if you encounter the restart message. If you do not restart your system, the installer encounters failures during engine and utilities configuration.
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If you have any trouble with the following installation, see Troubleshooting After Installation.
Failover Clusters
If you plan to install PSQL in a clustered environment using Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS), you should first refer to High Availability Support in Advanced Operations Guide. This topic provides instructions for installing or patching PSQL in a clustering environment.