Common Questions After Installing Pervasive PSQL

This section contains information that you should read after running the installation program. If you are having problems with your installation, go to Chapter 12, Troubleshooting After Installation, or get help online from the Knowledge Base at the Pervasive Software website.

What happened to PVSW\BIN?

In Pervasive PSQL v10, files are no longer installed to <drive>:\pvsw\bin. This change comes as Pervasive Software adopts the same program and security guidelines established by Microsoft for the Vista operating system.

Where are the Pervasive PSQL v10 files installed?

To comply with the new guidelines established by Microsoft for the Vista operating system, Pervasive PSQL v10 installs the program and application data files in the following default locations:

Table 7-1 Pervasive PSQL v10 Default Windows Installation Locations
Platform	File Types	Default Installation Location
Windows Vista (64-bit)	Application Data	<drive:>\ProgramData\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
	Program Files (64-bit)	<drive:>\Program Files\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
	Program Files (32-bit)	<drive:>\Program Files (x86)\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
Windows Non-Vista (64-bit)	Application Data	<drive:>\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
Windows Non-Vista (64-bit)	Program Files (64-bit)	<drive:>\Program Files\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
	Program Files (32-bit)	<drive:>\Program Files (x86)\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
Windows Vista (32-bit)	Application Data	<drive:>\ProgramData\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
	Program Files	<drive:>\Program Files\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
Windows Non-Vista (32-bit)	Application Data	<drive:>\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
Windows Non-Vista (32-bit)	Program Files	<drive:>\Program Files\Pervasive Software\PSQL\
Note: The DOS Requester files are installed by default on all Windows platforms at <drive:>\%WINDIR%\SYSTEM32\

What is an Application Data file?

Application data files are typically files to which the system can write. Examples of Application Data files include log files, tutorial files, and sample database files, such as DEMODATA and TEMPDB.

What is a Program File?

Program files are typically files the system requires in order to function. Examples of program files include binary system files, executable files, dynamic link libraries and JAR files.

What is the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit Program Files?

Microsoft guidelines recommend that 64-bit components are installed in a separate location to 32-bit components. Pervasive PSQL 64-bit components are installed in the 64-bit program files location and are registered in the Windows registry under the 64-bit hive. 32-bit components are installed in the 32-bit program files location and are registered in the Windows registry under the 32-bit (x86) hive.

What if I need a 64-bit Client in a Workgroup environment?

By default, the 32-bit Client is installed with the Workgroup engine. If you have a Workgroup engine running on a 64-bit machine, and you have 64-bit applications (Btrieve or DTI) that you need to access with a client, you may install both the Workgroup (32-bit) and Client (64-bit) engines on the same machine. Install each product as you would normally; no special configuration is required.

What happened to the Client install image?

Previous versions of Pervasive PSQL contained an image used for installing the client software needed to access the Pervasive PSQL database. This image is no longer needed since Pervasive PSQL v10 now installs the Client (32-bit) components with the Server and the Workgroup editions. Use the Pervasive PSQL v10 Client (32-bit or 64-bit) to install on individual Client machines.

Do I need to install the Client with a Workgroup engine?

If you are installing the Workgroup engine, you must have a license for and install the software on every computer that is expected to share data within your workgroup. Because every computer must have the Workgroup engine installed and the client software is installed with every engine by default, there is no need to install the client software separately.

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Only the 32-bit Client components are installed.

How Do I Read the Online Documentation?

Access the documentation from the Pervasive program on the Start menu. Note that JavaHelp requires a Java Runtime Environment (JRE), which is installed by default with the Pervasive PSQL Server or Pervasive PSQL Client components that require the JRE.

You can also view the documentation in the form of Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files. These PDF files are available on the Pervasive PSQL installation media in the Books directory.

How Do I Verify or Update My User License?

Licenses from previous versions of Pervasive PSQL are not migrated or transferable to Pervasive PSQL v10. You must have a license applicable for Pervasive PSQL v10, unless you choose to install using the trial version of the product.

The License Administrator utility is documented in Pervasive PSQL User's Guide in the section License Administrator . Please refer to that document for information on user licenses.

What User License Was Installed with the Product?

A trial license is installed if you leave the license number blank during installation.

There is no configuration necessary for the license. After installation, you can use the License Administrator utility to view your installed licenses. See the Pervasive PSQL User's Guide for more information on the License Administrator utility.

Where To Go From Here

If you had trouble during installation, see Troubleshooting After Installation .

If you completed installation successfully, continue with your Pervasive PSQL deployment by installing and configuring the clients for the machines that will connect to your servers. Review Chapter 5, Installing Pervasive PSQL Clients for Windows.