Installing/Upgrading the Multiple-Tier Server

UNIX/Linux Server

Note: If you are installing or upgrading the server and loading into the same directory as a previous version, you must stop any currently executing tfodbcd process. Otherwise, the install/upgrade will not be successful.

To install the TS ODBC DataServer Server software, perform the following steps:

Create the base directory for the Server software. For example, you may wish to install the software in the directory /usr/local/tsodbc. Log in as root, then perform the following:
```
cd /usr/local
mkdir tsodbc         : make the tsodbc directory (if necessary)
cd tsodbc
```
Move the downloaded product file into the tsodbc directory. Copy the distribution media to the system using cpio. This example is for SCO OpenServer. Substitute the appropriate directory path value for your environment.
```
umask 0
cpio -icvBmud < TSOD
```
(for Linux use –ivBmud above.)
If this is an upgrade and there is a TS ODBC DataServer server component loaded, you must first remove the file tbredodbc.nn from the /usr/lib/basic directory if at least one of the following conditions is true:

You are increasing the maximum number of connections in the same version of the TS ODBC DataServer.
You are changing the current TS ODBC DataServer serial number.

Run the script install in your Server software base directory (for example, usr/local/tsodbc).
```
cd /usr/local/tsodbc
./install
```

After you enter ./install, the system will display the Installation Setup screen:

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    Enter the software serial number (provided on media label):
           (         -  )

Enter the software serial number (provided on media label):

Type the serial number from the media label and press the Enter key. If you type an invalid value, the system will generate the message:

INVALID SSN. RETRY? (Y/N):

Y You can enter a valid value. If the install utility does not accept the software serial number printed on the label, please contact your Thoroughbred dealer.

N The install utility will return to the operating system prompt. It will not install or upgrade the TS ODBC DataServer.

After the install utility validates the serial number, it will display the following message:

Installing TS ODBC DataServer, Please Wait…

Then, after some time elapses, the install utility displays the following message:

TS ODBC DataServer Installation part 1 completed successfully.

The install utility will return to the operating system prompt.

The installation of the server component is now complete. To start the server, execute the following.

cd /usr/local/tsodbc              : move to install directory
./tfodbcd

Proceed to How to Install the TS ODBC DataServer Client to load the Multiple-Tier Client.

Windows Server

Contents of the Server Software

The server software contains the following utilities:

Server Activation. This is the process to activate the server. Refer to the Activating section.
Process Viewer - This utility will produce a list of the processes associated with the server.

System Requirements

Before you install the server software, check that you have the following:

A computer system with a 486 processor or better.
A hard disk, with a minimum of 10 Mb of disk space free (if all components are installed).
A working network connection. The client and server must be able to access each other by both name and TCP/IP address. To verify this, use the “ping” command.
Enabled Thoroughbred Environment.

Installing the Server Software

Prior to installing the software, take note of the following:

Before installation begins, ensure that there are no memory resident tasks that could affect installation. This includes the Microsoft Office Toolbar and Windows Explorer. Both programs will lock DLL’s that may be updated during the installation process.
Ensure you are logged on as the ‘Administrator’.

Should you have problems after installation, (for example Thoroughbred ODBC Query from the client system will not connect to a data source), verify the network connection as specified in System Requirements.

Installing the Files to Your Hard Drive

All installations and activations must be run with Administrator privileges. Once fully installed and activated the products can be run using standard user accounts.

Login using an Administrator account.
We recommend closing all unnecessary applications before running the installation.
Extract the contents of the tsod_svr.zip file and run setup.exe.
The InstallShield Wizard will start the installation process. You can exit this installation at anytime by selecting the Cancel button.

User Information

Enter your Name, Company and serial number supplied on the distribution media.

Choose Destination Location

Type and enter or browse and enter the path to the location for the installation. The default destination folder is C:\Program Files (x86)\TSODBC. We strongly recommend installing into the default folder.

Once the Wizard completes, the TS ODBC DataServer service will need to be started. From the Start Menu, select Control Panel → Administrative Tools → Services. Locate the TS ODBC DataServer Manager service. Click the Start button. A Service Control dialog will display while the system starts the service. Once started, the status field will be changed to “Started”.

From the TS ODBC DataServer Installation and Activation Guide, version 8.9.1. Open this page in the PDF