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==Installing AskPlus on HPUX Systems== | ==Installing AskPlus on HPUX Systems== | ||
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| + | ===Downloading AskPlus{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Upper}}=== | ||
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| + | We recommend that you '''right-click and choose "Download linked file as..."''' (or the equivalent option) as this should prevent your browser from automatically unzipping the file during the download. | ||
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| + | * [https://www.vital-soft.com/download/secure/software/ASK_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}.gz Download] the install file for '''PA-Risc'''. | ||
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| + | * [https://www.vital-soft.com/download/secure/software/ASK64_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}.gz Download] the install file for '''ITANIUM'''. | ||
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| + | Note: Some browsers may automatically uncompress the file during download. If this happens, the ".gz" extension will be removed. In this case, skip the "gunzip" step in the instructions below. | ||
===Installing AskPlus for the first time=== | ===Installing AskPlus for the first time=== | ||
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5. Switch to the /ASKPLUS directory | 5. Switch to the /ASKPLUS directory | ||
| − | cd /ASKPLUS | + | cd /ASKPLUS |
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| + | 6. Transfer the AskPlus distribution file to the host. The file must be transferred to the host using a BINARY transfer. Use FTP, or a terminal emulator to transfer the file. | ||
| + | :* For '''Itanium''' systems the file is called: ASK64_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}.gz | ||
| + | :* For '''PA-Risc''' systems the file is called: ASK_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}.gz | ||
| − | + | These instructions assume that the name of the file is ASK64_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}.gz. | |
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| − | These instructions assume that the name of the file is | ||
| − | + | 7. The file that was transferred in the previous step is a compressed tar file. To uncompress and expand this file, enter these commands: | |
| − | + | gunzip ASK64_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}.gz | |
| − | gunzip | + | tar -xvf ASK64_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}.gz |
| − | tar -xvf | ||
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| − | + | 8. Modify the properties of the vsrvtcp program file. Type: | |
| − | + | chmod +s vsrvtcp | |
| − | chmod +s vsrvtcp | ||
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| − | + | 9. '''Login as askplus''' and make sure you are in the /ASKPLUS directory. Type: | |
| − | + | login askplus | |
| − | login askplus | + | cd /ASKPLUS |
| − | cd /ASKPLUS | ||
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| − | + | 10. Complete the installation by running the vinstall script. If you are installing AskPlus to use with Eloquence, type: | |
| − | + | ./vinstall | |
| − | ./vinstall | ||
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'''NOTE: If you are installing AskPlus to use with an Oracle database, type:''' | '''NOTE: If you are installing AskPlus to use with an Oracle database, type:''' | ||
| − | + | ./vinstall oracle | |
| − | ./vinstall oracle | ||
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===Special Note for Eloquence Users=== | ===Special Note for Eloquence Users=== | ||
By default, the Eloquence libraries are expected to be located in the directory /opt/eloquence/8.1/lib/pa20_32. If this is not correct, you need to make sure that the parameter SHLIB_PATH includes the correct path. Edit the askplus script (/ASKPLUS/askplus) and update the SHLIB_PATH variable to supply the correct path. To locate the path, type: | By default, the Eloquence libraries are expected to be located in the directory /opt/eloquence/8.1/lib/pa20_32. If this is not correct, you need to make sure that the parameter SHLIB_PATH includes the correct path. Edit the askplus script (/ASKPLUS/askplus) and update the SHLIB_PATH variable to supply the correct path. To locate the path, type: | ||
| − | + | find / -name libeqdb.sl -print | |
| − | find / -name libeqdb.sl -print | ||
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===Special Note for Oracle Users=== | ===Special Note for Oracle Users=== | ||
By default, the Eloquence libraries are expected to be located in the directory /$ORACLE_HOME/lib. If this is not correct, you need to make sure that the parameter SHLIB_PATH includes the correct path. Edit the askplus script (/ASKPLUS/askplus) and update the SHLIB_PATH variable to supply the correct path. To locate the path, type: | By default, the Eloquence libraries are expected to be located in the directory /$ORACLE_HOME/lib. If this is not correct, you need to make sure that the parameter SHLIB_PATH includes the correct path. Edit the askplus script (/ASKPLUS/askplus) and update the SHLIB_PATH variable to supply the correct path. To locate the path, type: | ||
| − | + | find / -name libcintsh.sl.* -print | |
| − | find / -name libcintsh.sl.* -print | ||
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[https://wiki.vital-soft.com/index.php?title=AskPlus_FAQ#Upgrading_Eloquence_to_version_8 Examples for Eloquence 8] | [https://wiki.vital-soft.com/index.php?title=AskPlus_FAQ#Upgrading_Eloquence_to_version_8 Examples for Eloquence 8] | ||
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To verify that the programs have been properly installed, type the following command: | To verify that the programs have been properly installed, type the following command: | ||
| − | + | /ASKPLUS/askplus | |
| − | /ASKPLUS/askplus | ||
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If everything has been properly installed you will see something like this: | If everything has been properly installed you will see something like this: | ||
| − | + | PA-Risc Example : | |
| − | PA-Risc Example : | + | Copyright LSWE (c) 1978-2011. Distributed by Vital Soft, Inc. |
| − | Copyright LSWE (c) 1978-2011. Distributed by Vital Soft, Inc. | + | ASKPLUS/Unix {{AskPlus_Current_Version_Upper}} (32 bits) ready ! |
| − | ASKPLUS/Unix | ||
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| − | + | ITANIUM Example : | |
| − | ITANIUM Example : | + | Copyright LSWE (c) 1978-2011. Distributed by Vital Soft, Inc. |
| − | Copyright LSWE (c) 1978-2011. Distributed by Vital Soft, Inc. | + | ASKPLUS/Unix {{AskPlus_Current_Version_Upper}} (64 bits) ready ! |
| − | ASKPLUS/Unix | ||
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Type EXIT, to exit the AskPlus program. | Type EXIT, to exit the AskPlus program. | ||
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AskPlus should now be ready to use. Type the following commands to see if you can access your Eloquence data: | AskPlus should now be ready to use. Type the following commands to see if you can access your Eloquence data: | ||
| − | + | /ASKPLUS/askplus | |
| − | /ASKPLUS/askplus | + | open localhost:eloq-LIVE/MEMBRS,LOOKUP; |
| − | open localhost:eloq-LIVE/MEMBRS,LOOKUP; | + | form sets |
| − | form sets | + | exit |
| − | exit | ||
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==Accessing Oracle Data== | ==Accessing Oracle Data== | ||
AskPlus should now be ready to use. Type the following commands to see if you can access your Oracle data: | AskPlus should now be ready to use. Type the following commands to see if you can access your Oracle data: | ||
| − | + | /ASKPLUS/askplus | |
| − | /ASKPLUS/askplus | + | open oracle username, password; |
| − | open oracle username, password; | + | form sets |
| − | form sets | + | exit |
| − | exit | ||
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| − | For immediate technical support contact support@vital-soft.com or call 1-800-848-2576 ext 21 | + | For immediate technical support contact support@vital-soft.com or call 1-800-848-2576 ext 21. |
Revision as of 22:08, 2 February 2018
Contents
Installing AskPlus on HPUX Systems
Downloading AskPlusE.8.5.4
We recommend that you right-click and choose "Download linked file as..." (or the equivalent option) as this should prevent your browser from automatically unzipping the file during the download.
- Download the install file for PA-Risc.
- Download the install file for ITANIUM.
Note: Some browsers may automatically uncompress the file during download. If this happens, the ".gz" extension will be removed. In this case, skip the "gunzip" step in the instructions below.
Installing AskPlus for the first time
- Installation on UNIX systems is done by creating the appropriate user and directory and loading a file called ASKPLUS.
- The host installation should be performed by the AskPlus/Visimage Administrator or the system operator.
- If you have any questions, please call our technical support staff.
Upgrading AskPlus
- Existing clients should use these instructions to update AskPlus.
Installation
Follow these steps to install and configure AskPlus/UX. Most of these steps are done while logged in as root. (Use “login root” or “su -” to ensure that the superuser login script is run.) Make sure that you login as askplus to complete the installation.
1. Login as root.
2. Create a new user called askplus. The home directory for this user should be the directory where you want to install the AskPlus software. Create a new directory, for example:
/usr/askplus
3. Create a symbolic link that will provide direct access to the directory just created. Type:
ln -fs /usr/askplus /ASKPLUS
This symbolic link makes it easy to run AskPlus without adding the AskPlus directory to your path. It also makes it possible to move the files without modifying any commands that refer to the link.
4. Add a new service to your host services file. Add the following line to your host services file (/etc/services):
askplus 30501/tcp #AskPlus/Visimage server
5. Switch to the /ASKPLUS directory
cd /ASKPLUS
6. Transfer the AskPlus distribution file to the host. The file must be transferred to the host using a BINARY transfer. Use FTP, or a terminal emulator to transfer the file.
- For Itanium systems the file is called: ASK64_eloq_e854.gz
- For PA-Risc systems the file is called: ASK_eloq_e854.gz
These instructions assume that the name of the file is ASK64_eloq_e854.gz.
7. The file that was transferred in the previous step is a compressed tar file. To uncompress and expand this file, enter these commands:
gunzip ASK64_eloq_e854.gz tar -xvf ASK64_eloq_e854.gz
8. Modify the properties of the vsrvtcp program file. Type:
chmod +s vsrvtcp
9. Login as askplus and make sure you are in the /ASKPLUS directory. Type:
login askplus cd /ASKPLUS
10. Complete the installation by running the vinstall script. If you are installing AskPlus to use with Eloquence, type:
./vinstall
NOTE: If you are installing AskPlus to use with an Oracle database, type:
./vinstall oracle
Special Note for Eloquence Users
By default, the Eloquence libraries are expected to be located in the directory /opt/eloquence/8.1/lib/pa20_32. If this is not correct, you need to make sure that the parameter SHLIB_PATH includes the correct path. Edit the askplus script (/ASKPLUS/askplus) and update the SHLIB_PATH variable to supply the correct path. To locate the path, type:
find / -name libeqdb.sl -print
Special Note for Oracle Users
By default, the Eloquence libraries are expected to be located in the directory /$ORACLE_HOME/lib. If this is not correct, you need to make sure that the parameter SHLIB_PATH includes the correct path. Edit the askplus script (/ASKPLUS/askplus) and update the SHLIB_PATH variable to supply the correct path. To locate the path, type:
find / -name libcintsh.sl.* -print
Verifying AskPlus
To verify that the programs have been properly installed, type the following command:
/ASKPLUS/askplus
If everything has been properly installed you will see something like this:
PA-Risc Example : Copyright LSWE (c) 1978-2011. Distributed by Vital Soft, Inc. ASKPLUS/Unix E.8.5.4 (32 bits) ready !
ITANIUM Example : Copyright LSWE (c) 1978-2011. Distributed by Vital Soft, Inc. ASKPLUS/Unix E.8.5.4 (64 bits) ready !
Type EXIT, to exit the AskPlus program.
Accessing Eloquence Data
AskPlus should now be ready to use. Type the following commands to see if you can access your Eloquence data:
/ASKPLUS/askplus open localhost:eloq-LIVE/MEMBRS,LOOKUP; form sets exit
Accessing Oracle Data
AskPlus should now be ready to use. Type the following commands to see if you can access your Oracle data:
/ASKPLUS/askplus open oracle username, password; form sets exit
For immediate technical support contact support@vital-soft.com or call 1-800-848-2576 ext 21.
