Installation manual

Section 6 F Upgrading Software on Client-Only Systems
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Installing and Upgrading ENVOX r Configuration Software on DEC VAX and DEC AXP Systems (Revision B — May 1998)
System backup is extremely important before and after an
upgrade. Always back up all disks on the system which contain
ENVOX software, SYBASE software, databases, o r transaction
logs. A backup will ensure that all data can be recovered in
case of an upgrade failure. Store backup tapes in an
environmentally and physically protected area.
Note ...
6.1 Upgrading SYBASE Software on Client-Only Systems
To upgrade SYBASE software:
Step 1: If you are not logged into the system manager’s account, log
in by entering the user name SYSTEM and the password at
the prompts:
Username: SYSTEM
Password: your_password
The DCL prompt appears.
Step 2: Insert and make ready the installation media, and read the
installation script from the media by entering the following
command at the DCL prompt:
$ backup tapedrive:syb_envox_inst.a/sav *.*/new
where tapedrive is the name of your tapedrive if upgrading
from tape, or the full directory pathname where the savesets
are stored if upgrading from disk.
Step 3: Start eh installation script by entering the following command
at the DCL prompt:
$ run sybase_envox_install
The screen clears and the following display appears:
Checking system
Please wait...
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