UNIX: Unpacking the Installation Files 

Conventions

Variables, Operating System Versions

Procedure

  1. Log onto your computer.
  2. Choose the software package that matches your operating system architecture:
    sapdb-server-<os>-<arch>-<version>.tgz
  3. Copy the software package to a local directory of your choice.
  4. Unpack the software. Use the gnu tar or tar program to do so.
    To unpack the software with
    gnu tar, enter the following command:
    tar –xpvzf sapdb-server-<os>-<arch>-<version>.tgz
    To unpack the software with
    tar, enter the following command:
    gzip -dc sapdb-server-<os>-<arch>-<version>.tgz | tar -xvpf

Result

The following files are unpacked to the local directory:

The Next Installation Step

Choose one of the following steps:

Integration

Unpacking the Installation Files