Installing Capture for AIX

Environment

Problem

Capture for AIX 1.2 needs to be installed from a Data Propagator CD-ROM.

Solution

To install Capture for AIX:

1. Log in as root.

2. Create a directory that serves as a mount point for the CD-ROM file system, give it some attributes, and mount the CD-ROM file system (or you can use an existing directory). Execute the following commands:

          mkdir /mntcd0
          cd /
          chmod 777 /mntcd0
          mount -rv cdrfs /dev/cd0 /mntcd0
   

3. Use an existing file system, such as /usr/sys/inst.images, or create a new one in which to copy the files from CD-ROM.

4. Copy the files from the CD-ROM to the file system. Execute the following commands if you have V1.2 refresh:

          cp /mntcd0/dproprcx/asnccp_i. /usr/sys/inst.images/asnccp_i
          cp /mntcd0/dproprcx/asnccp_m. /usr/sys/inst.images/asnccp_m
   

   Execute the following command if you have V1.2 Mod 1:

          cp /mntcd0/dproprcx/* /usr/sys/inst.images
   

   NOTE: You cannot use the SMIT option to transfer files.

   NOTE: There is a period in the file names on the CD-ROM. You do not need include a period in the name of the copied file name.

5. Invoke SMIT to access the page Install Software Products at Latest Available Level:

          smit install_latest
   

6. On the page, for the INPUT device / directory for software field, press F4 to get a list and choose the following:

              /usr/sys/inst.images
   

   Alternatively, enter the file system where you put the install images if you used another file system.

7. On the next panel, modify the following fields.

   For SOFTWARE to install, place the cursor on that entry field and press F4 to get the list of installable software. From the list, do the following if you have V1.2 refresh:

   1. Select the line containing asnccp.base.obj.
   2. Press F7 and then press Enter. All of the Capture for AIX components will be selected for installation.

   Do the following if you have V1.2 Mod 1:

   1. Select the line containing 1.2.1.0 asnccp ALL.
   2. Press F7, then press Enter. All of the Capture for AIX components will be selected for installation.

   For COMMIT software?, specify no.

   For SAVE replaced software?, specify yes.

   Leave values for other fields as they are. Press Enter to start the installation.

8. Upon the completion of the installation, look for a successful completion message.

   By default, the program is installed in /usr/lpp/asnccp.