Windows: Interactive Installation with SDBINST 

Interactive installation of the database software (server and client) with SDBINST (Windows NT/Windows 2000)

Prerequisites

Windows: Unpack the Installation Files
Stop all SAP DB database systems (including V Server).

Conventions

Variables

Procedure

Log on to your computer as the administrator.

Start the installation by executing the SDBINST.exe program in the command prompt.

  1. Choose the installation profile by entering the corresponding profile ID:
    -
    Server for database instance type SAP DB OLTP
    -
    APO LiveCache for database instance type liveCache (for SAP APO)
  2. The software package Base is installed.
    The independent paths for data and programs only have to be entered, relatively or absolutely, the first time the system is installed.
    Default value for
    <independent_data_path> : <program_path>/sapdb/indep_data
    Default value for
    <independent_program_path> : <program_path>/sapdb/indep_prog
    Confirm the default values by choosing
    enter.
  3. Install the PCR<version> software packages.
    Install the software package
    server utilities.
    Confirm each of your entries by choosing
    y .
  4. Install the Database Kernel software package.
    The software package files that are specific to the software version must be stored in a directory with a unique name.
    Default value for
    <dependent_path> : <program_path>/sapdb/depend
    If this path name for the software package (
    <package_directory>) already exists, you can decide whether you want to upgrade the existing software. Otherwise, you must select another name.
    Confirm your entries by choosing
    y .
  5. For the installation profile APO LiveCache only: Install the software package APO COM.
    Confirm your entries by choosing
    y .

Result

All the required data has been specified and is checked. The software packages are now installed and registered.

Further activities

Check the result of your installation using the log (Logging).

Windows: Additional Steps