Installation Checklist

This section provides you with a checklist to prepare you for installation. Please use this checklist as a guide for a successful installation.

Quick Checklist

Each of the following bullet points is described in more detail in the sections that follow.

Your system hardware meets the minimum requirements (listed later in this chapter) to install Pervasive PSQL v9 Service Pack 2 Workgroup.

Your operating system is supported by Pervasive PSQL v9 Service Pack 2.

You have full administrative rights on the Windows system where you plan to install the product.

Your application vendor supports the Pervasive PSQL v9 Service Pack 2 engine.

Schedule the upgrade appropriately and perform the installation with care.

Licenses for older versions of the product cannot be migrated.

Read the README file for important, late-breaking warnings and information.

If you are installing a downloaded version of Pervasive PSQL, do not place the install file in a location that is listed in the PATH environment variables, as this can cause issues with file copying during install. Place the setup files in a location such as the Windows TEMP directory.

Check the Hardware Requirements

Pervasive PSQL v9 Service Pack 2 Workgroup requires the following specifications:

Intel 486 processor or higher.

At least 32 MB of free memory.

Up to 60 MB of free space for system components and the installation, depending upon the installation options chosen.

Check the Software Requirements

Your operating system (and, optionally, version of Internet Explorer) must be supported by Pervasive PSQL v9 Service Pack 2. The README file for Pervasive PSQL v9 Service Pack 2 contains the list of supported operating systems and other software requirements.

Ensure Adequate Permissions

To install Pervasive PSQL v9 Service Pack 2 on Windows 32-bit platforms, you must have full administrative-level permissions on the machine where you will install the product. For information on granting administrative rights, please refer to Pervasive PSQL User's Guide.

Verify Compatibility of Vendor Applications

Contact your application vendor or review the documentation provided by your vendor to ensure that they support the Pervasive PSQL v9 Service Pack 2 engine version and mode that you want to install.

Schedule the Upgrade and Perform with Care

The installation and upgrade should be performed during a period of low use. As with any significant software installation, be sure to back up any important files on the target hard drive, including data files, before you begin the installation.

If you are performing an upgrade, keep the installation media and instructions from the old installation, in the unlikely event that you need to fall back to the previous version of the product.

Installing to a Cluster

If you plan to install Pervasive PSQL to a clustered environment using either Microsoft Cluster Service or NetWare Cluster Services, please read the following in Advanced Operations Guide: Server High-Availability Support .

Check for Special Configuration Issues

Some default setting in Pervasive PSQL need to be adjusted if your configuration includes certain qualities.

Please review Configuration for Special Installation Situations for these or other relevant issues, especially if you encounter problems after installation.

Read the README file

Pervasive Software strongly recommends that you read the information contained in the README file. This file contains important product news that could not be included in the product documentation but is essential to your installation and use of the product.