Install License Server on UNIX

Use the following procedure to install License Server in text mode on UNIX platforms.

To install License Server on UNIX

  1. Open a terminal in the directory in which you have placed the installer, and enter the following command:

    ./IDOLServer_VersionNumber_Platform.exe --mode text

    where:

    VersionNumber is the software version number
    Platform is the name of your UNIX platform

    NOTE: Ensure that you have execute permission for the installer file.

    The console installer starts and displays the Welcome screen.

  2. Read the license information, pressing Enter to continue through the text. After you finish reading the text, type Y to accept the license terms.

  3. Type the path to the location where you want to install the servers, or press Enter to accept the default path.

    The Installation Mode screen is displayed.

  4. Type 2 and press Enter to select the Custom installation mode.
  5. Type N and press Enter to skip the OEM installation step.
  6. To install a new License Server, type N and press Enter.
  7. Specify the following information, pressing Enter after each item:

    License Server ACI Port The port that client machines use to send ACI actions to the License Server.
    License Server Service Port The port by which you send service actions to the License Server. This port must not be used by any other service.
    licensekey.dat location The location of your IDOL license key file (licensekey.dat), which you obtained when you purchased IDOL.
  8. The Component Selection screen is displayed. Press Enter. When prompted, type Y for the components that you want to install. Specify the port information for each component, and then press Enter. Alternatively, leave the fields blank and press Enter to accept the default port settings. For more information, refer to the IDOL Getting Started Guide.

    NOTE: These ports must not be used by any other service.

    The Init Scripts screen is displayed.

  9. Type the user that the server should run as, and then press Enter.

    NOTE: You must create the user before you run the installer.

    The Summary screen is displayed.

  10. Verify your choices, then press Y to begin the installation.

    The selected components are installed.

  11. Press Enter to finish the installation.