This overview describes all of the topics addressed in this guide, lists the sections to complete for new and upgrade installations, and summarizes the procedures for installing D3.
The table below lists the sections to complete for new installations. The topics located in the D3 Linux System Administration Guide provide useful information for determining parameter settings and the ideal configuration for D3 Linux.
| Sections to Complete | Additional Interests |
|---|---|
| Introduction Product activation | Installation troubleshooting Creating a UNIX user account for D3 The following topics are located in the D3 Linux System Administration Guide: Creating a Turnkey System Administering UNIX ODBC Servers D3 Configuration File Tape Statements Peripherals |
The table below lists the sections to complete for those who are upgrading from:
D3 Linux 9.0 and later.
another D3 platform, R83, or Advanced Pick.
another Pick compatible environment.
The topics located in the D3 Linux System Administration Guide provide useful information for determining parameter settings and the ideal configuration for D3.
| Sections to Complete | Additional Interests |
|---|---|
| Introduction
If upgrading from D3 7.x: Upgrading with a file-save tape If upgrading from D3 9.0 and later: Upgrading with data files in place Product activation |
Installation troubleshooting Creating a UNIX user account for D3 The following topics are located in the D3 Linux System Administration Guide: Creating a Turnkey System Administering UNIX ODBC Servers D3 Configuration File Tape Statements Peripherals |
The D3 installation can be completed faster when you follow the guidelines specified in Preparing for installation.
The steps below summarize the procedure for installing D3. For detailed instructions on how to perform each step, see Installing D3. Depending on the type of installation, some steps may not apply.
| Step | Section | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loading the D3 package | Installation process transfers the installation files from the distribution media to the system and runs the setup program. |
| 2 | D3 installation types | Review and make modifications to the default values in the configuration file generated by the D3 installation script. |
| 3 | Installing D3 with the chosen settings | D3 package loaded in step one and configured in step two is now installed. |
| 4 | Starting the D3 virtual machine | The virtual machine is started, and the ABS and data files are loaded. |
| 5 | Restarting the virtual machine | During the installation process, various drivers are installed. When the virtual machine is restarted, these drivers are initialized during the process. |
| 6 | How to proceed | At this time, you are instructed how to proceed.
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