Installation guide

Option Purpose
-i console Uses the console interface mode, where messages appear on the Java console and
the wizard runs in console mode.
-i silent Installs or uninstalls the product in silent mode, where the installation or uninstal-
lation is performed without user interaction.
-D Passes custom variables and properties. For example, to override the default in-
stallation directory when you run the installer, enter:
install_launcher_name
-DUSER_INSTALL_DIR=/sybase
-r Generates a response file and a reference.
-f References response files.
-l Sets the installer’s locales.
-\? Displays the installer help.
Uninstalling Adaptive Server
Run the uninstaller to remove Adaptive Server.
Prerequisites
Shut down all servers before uninstalling Adaptive Server.
Task
Note: The uninstallation process reverses only those actions originally performed by the
installer, leaving intact any files or registry entries you created after the installation. Remove
these after you complete the uninstallation.
1.
Execute the uninstallation program:
$SYBASE/sybuninstall/ASESuite/uninstall
2. Click Next in the Uninstall Welcome window.
3. Choose one of the following, then click Next:
• Complete Uninstall – uninstalls everything originally installed by the installer.
• Uninstall Specific Features – displays a list of features. If any unselected products/
components are dependent on features selected for uninstallation, you can still proceed
with the uninstallation but dependent features are not uninstalled.
You see a window indicating that the uninstallation process is being performed. There is no
progress bar.
CHAPTER 6: Installing Adaptive Server
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