Re: Online instalation error, please HELP

So after several discussions with Informix, I came to the conclusion I had to jam new kernel parms down Sco's throat. Because Sco allows only the preset maxes and mins, you will have to violate the dictates of their manual and hand edit their memtune parms, then try a relink. Oh, yes, BUT first - make a copy of these critical files (in /etc/cf.d)!!! Because you just might (heaven forbid) forget the original settings or really screw things up. The memory error on initialization is truly a Sco thing (triggered by Informix's desire to handle the shared memory), and so must be attacked from the Sco angle. You'll have to look at your release notes and try to follow them religiously bearing in mind they were developed by Informix testers for a similar (not identical) environment. But give Informix as much as you can (consulting your release notes) and as much as Sco will allow without bombing on your kernel remake. HTH, Nick ********************************* Nick Nobbe, Library of Congress NLS/BPH mail: nnob@loc.gov ********************************* On 13 Aug 1997, Global Training Solutions wrote: > Hi all.... > > We are installing Informix Online 7.2 over a SCO openserver 5.0. (128 mb > ram) > After install Informix products (Sql, 4gl, c-isam) without problems, we > try to run > the command oninit -i, to initialize online server, and server return This > error: > > Shared Memory base address illegal > Using 0x80000000, needs 0x80400000 > > We try to change the parameter SHMBASE, in "$INFORMIXDIR/etc/onconfig" > file, > but is impossible to correct the error. > > Can I find the correct shared memory address of the SCO system? > How can I correct the error? > > Please any help would be apreciated. > > Thanks in advance. > > David Fernandez > dfp@ctv.es >