README for the HP Database Manager (HPDM) (R2.4)
Checking Version Compatibility
Before installing the client product, check the compatibility of the product with the Neoview
platform.
Compatible versions of the Neoview platform
Client Product
Name
Neoview Release of
the Client Product
Neoview Release 2.4 and later versionsHPDM2.4
To avoid client product and Neoview platform version incompatibility, see the Neoview HP
Database Manager Client Online Help that is available for use from within the HP Database
Manager Client.
Installation for Neoview Release 2.4
These installation instructions apply to Neoview Release 2.4 and subsequent updates of the
product until otherwise indicated by a replacement README.
NOTE: These instructions do not necessarily apply to updates earlier than the client update
number shown on the title page of this document.
• Installation Package
• Installation Requirements
• Installation Instructions
Installation Package
The HP Database Manager is available as a downloadable ZIP file,
HPDatabaseManagerInstaller_<version>.zip.
The zip file contains these files:
setup.exe
HPDatabaseManagerInstaller.msi
Installation Requirements
Before installing the HP Database Manager client, check compatibility with the Neoview platform.
HPDM Release 1.0 is compatible with Neoview Release 2.4 and later versions.
The client HP Database Manager requires the HP ODBC 2.0 client driver for Windows to connect
to an HP Neoview platform. Download the HP ODBC 2.0 client driver from the HP software
download site and install it prior to running the HP Database Manager.
DescriptionRequirement
Windows compatible PC workstationComputer
1024 x 768 pixelsMonitor screen resolution
Recommended minimum 512 MBMemory
Minimum 10 MB for installation and 64 MB free spaceDisk space
Microsoft Windows XP or higher/Microsoft Windows
Vista 32/64 bit
Operating system
Neoview version 2.0 or higherODBC
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