Installing D3 with the selected settings

Complete these instructions to install D3 with the selected settings.

1. If not done previously, insert a scratch tape or floppy into each unused drive.

   Drive detection takes place for the configuration file.

   Note: Do not place a CD in the CD-ROM drive.
2. Select the Install D3 with current settings option from the D3 Installation menu.

   You will see the tape devices currently installed, as shown in this example:

    drive: /dev/fd0H1440 - 3.5 inch floppy added.
    drive: /dev/fd0H720 - 3.5 inch floppy added.
    SCT tape added. /dev/nst0
    Linking monitor ......   completed.
   
   

3. When the installation completes, you will see the following message:

    D3 Database Management System is installed

4. Remove all tape and floppy media that were inserted previously.

   The D3 package is now installed. The system returns to the shell prompt.

   Note: In the case of an installation error, you should see an error message. See Installation troubleshooting for more information.
5. Reboot UNIX from the shell prompt. Enter:

    reboot 
   

   You will see the shutdown information.  

6. If you are completing a new installation or an upgrade with a file-save tape, go to the next section, Starting the D3 virtual machine .