Re: Informix ODS 7.1 on Solaris 2.5.1? - problems with install

Posted in 1997

Neil Stevenson — Sat, 11 Jan 1997 22:38:51 +0000 — source: Informix-list mailing list archive (1991-1998)

In article <5b34ut$lc7@ws051eng.ictest.delcoelect.com>, "Albert W. Dorrington" <awdorrin@ictest.delcoelect.com> writes > > >Hi All, > >I've been given the task to get a Informix ODS 7.1 database >running on a Sun Ultra 3000 with Solaris 2.5.1. Unfortunately >I don't have any training on Informix, and it looks like I'm >missing manuals. > >I have the software installed, but when I try to initiate >the database with the 'oninit -i' command, I get the error: > >Cannot find message file. Check INFORMIXDIR and DBLANG. > >Both of these are set: >INFORMIXDIR=/usr/informix>DBLANG=/usr/informix/msg > >Does anyone have an suggestions/solutions for me? >If so it would be GREATLY appreciated. > >Thanks! > >- Al > 1) You need to be logged in as root to do the installation. 2) The order of installation is important. Remember the word TEN Tools - sql 4gl Engine - OnLine Network - Star Net - Not required for V7 3) Set the INFORMIXSERVER & ONCONFIG environment variables. 4) Read the release notes for comments on /etc/system. HTH -- ######################################### # Neil Stevenson # # DSW Computer Systems Limited # # E-mail : neil@dsw2.demon.co.uk # # WWW : http://www.dsw2.demon.co.uk/ # # Voice : +44-1236-731330 # # Fax : +44-1236-731330 # #########################################