GemStone/S 64 Bit Installation Guide for AIX

1. Installing GemStone/S 64 Bit Version 3.4

• Review the Installation Procedure

• Check the System Requirements

  • Configure the Operating System

• Prepare for Installation

  • Set the Environment

  • Set the GemStone Key File

  • Verify TCP/IP

  • Define the NetLDI Service

• Run the Installation Script

  • Decisions to Make During Installation

• Change System Passwords and Add Users

  • Users must execute gemsetup

• Install the default TimeZone

• Further Configuration and Administration

2. Upgrading from GemStone/S 64 Bit 3.3.x

• Keyfiles

• Upgrade Procedure

  • Prior to Upgrade in existing application

  • Prepare for Upgrade

  • Perform the Upgrade

  • Post-upgrade Application Code Modifications

  • Backup repository and configure GBS

3. Upgrading from 3.2x, 3.1.x, or 3.0.x

• Keyfiles

• Upgrade Procedure

  • Prior to Upgrade in existing application

  • Prepare for Upgrade

  • Perform the Upgrade

  • Post-upgrade Application Code Modifications

  • Backup repository and configure GBS

4. Converting from GemStone/S 64 Bit 2.4.x versions

• Keyfiles

• Upgrade Strategy

• Upgrade Procedure

  • Prior to Upgrade in existing application

  • Prepare for Upgrade

  • Perform the Upgrade

  • Post-upgrade Application Code Modifications

  • Backup repository and configure GBS

5. Configuring GBS for GemStone/S 64 Bit