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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
  
 
* This page describes the steps for installing an AskPlus Update for '''existing customers'''.
 
* This page describes the steps for installing an AskPlus Update for '''existing customers'''.
* Use these instructions for a first time installation.
 
  
==Downloading AskPlus {{AskPlus_Current_Version_Upper}} Version==
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=={{AskPlus_Beta_Version_Upper}} Beta Version==
  
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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* Existing clients should use [[Updating AskPlus Beta Version|these instructions]] to update to the current Beta Version of AskPlus.
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* [https://www.vital-soft.com/download/secure/software/ASK_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}_upd.gz Download] the install file for '''PA-Risc'''.
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==Downloading AskPlus {{AskPlus_Current_Version_Upper}} Current Release Version==
  
* [https://www.vital-soft.com/download/secure/software/ASK64_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}_upd.gz Download] the install file for '''ITANIUM'''.
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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. For verification purposes, the md5sum and cksum values are displayed below the download links.
  
Note: Some browsers may automatically uncompress the file during downloadIf this happens, the ".gz" extension will be removedIn this case, skip the "gunzip" step in the instructions below.
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* [https://vital-soft.com/?page_id=544&product=askplus Download] the AskPlus install file.  
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* '''Itanium'''.
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  $ md5sum ASK64_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}_upd.gz
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7a833ec1b43037d4823e5e525b938614 ASK64_eloq_e854_upd.gz
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  $ cksum ASK64_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}_upd.gz
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1931536689 1715914 ASK64_eloq_e854_upd.gz
  
==Installing AskPlus {{AskPlus_Current_Version_Upper}} Version==
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* '''PA-Risc'''. Note: E.8.5.0 is currently the most recent version available for PA-Risc.
  
*Before starting the installation, you must ensure that AskPlus is not in use.
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$ md5sum ASK_eloq_e850_upd.gz
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d8374ac5e4004323ed222b832e990a7a ASK_eloq_e850_upd.gz
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$ cksum ASK_eloq_e850_upd.gz
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661719489 954669 ASK_eloq_e850_upd.gz
  
*The installation loads new files, but does not overwrite the current version of AskPlus.
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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.
  
*''Site-specific configuration files (Manager Files and vsrvtcp.ini) will not be overwritten.
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==Updating AskPlus {{AskPlus_Current_Version_Upper}} Version==
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* Before starting the installation, you must ensure that AskPlus is not in use and that the TCP/IP Listener process (vsrvtcp) is not running.
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:* Parts of the installation may fail if any of the AskPlus files are in use.
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:* [https://wiki.vital-soft.com/index.php?title=Managing_Vsrvtcp_on_HPUX#Stopping_the_Listener Instructions for stopping the listener process].
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* The installation loads new files, but '''does not overwrite the current version''' of AskPlus.
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* ''Site-specific configuration files (Manager Files and vsrvtcp.ini) will not be overwritten.
  
 
1.  Login as the askplus user and make sure you are in the /ASKPLUS directory. Type:
 
1.  Login as the askplus user and make sure you are in the /ASKPLUS directory. Type:
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  cd /ASKPLUS
 
  cd /ASKPLUS
  
2.  Transfer the AskPlus distribution file (ASK64_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}_upd.gz or (ASK_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}_upd.gz) to the host.  
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2.  Transfer the AskPlus distribution file (ASK64_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}_upd.gz or ASK_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}_upd.gz) to the host.  
 
* Use ASK64_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}_upd.gz for ITANIUM systems and ASK_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}_upd.gz for PA-Risc systems.
 
* Use ASK64_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}_upd.gz for ITANIUM systems and ASK_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}_upd.gz for PA-Risc systems.
 
*The file must be transferred to the host using a BINARY transfer. Use FTP, or a terminal emulator to transfer the file.
 
*The file must be transferred to the host using a BINARY transfer. Use FTP, or a terminal emulator to transfer the file.
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  tar -xvf ASK64_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}_upd
 
  tar -xvf ASK64_eloq_{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}_upd
  
==Launching AskPlus==
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==Launching the New AskPlus Version==
 
* The new version is installed in the file ''ask{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}x''.
 
* The new version is installed in the file ''ask{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}x''.
 
* This version can be launched by entering:
 
* This version can be launched by entering:
 
  /ASKPLUS/askplus {{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}
 
  /ASKPLUS/askplus {{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}
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==Making the New Version the Default Version==
 
* To make ask{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}x the default version, login as askplus and enter:
 
* To make ask{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}x the default version, login as askplus and enter:
 
  cp -p ask{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}x askplusx
 
  cp -p ask{{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}x askplusx
* A previous version can be launch by entering:
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* A previous version can be launched by entering:
  ASKPLUS/askplus e833
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  ASKPLUS/askplus e850
 
* To restore a previous version as the default, login as askplus and enter:
 
* To restore a previous version as the default, login as askplus and enter:
  cp -p aske833x askplusx
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  cp -p aske850x askplusx
  
 
==Verifying AskPlus==
 
==Verifying AskPlus==
  
 
To verify that the new version has been properly installed, type the following command:
 
To verify that the new version has been properly installed, type the following command:
  /ASKPLUS/askplus {{AskPlus_Current_Version_Lower}}
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  /ASKPLUS/askplus
  
 
If everything has been properly installed you will see something like this:
 
If everything has been properly installed you will see something like this:
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ITANIUM Example :
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Copyright LSWE (c) 1978-2020. Distributed by Vital Soft, Inc.
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ASKPLUS/Unix {{AskPlus_Current_Version_Upper}} (64 bits) ready !
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  PA-Risc Example :
 
  PA-Risc Example :
  Copyright LSWE (c) 1978-2018. Distributed by Vital Soft, Inc.
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  Copyright LSWE (c) 1978-2019. Distributed by Vital Soft, Inc.
 
  ASKPLUS/Unix {{AskPlus_Current_Version_Upper}} (32 bits) ready !  
 
  ASKPLUS/Unix {{AskPlus_Current_Version_Upper}} (32 bits) ready !  
 
ITANIUM Example :
 
Copyright LSWE (c) 1978-2018. Distributed by Vital Soft, Inc.
 
ASKPLUS/Unix {{AskPlus_Current_Version_Upper}} (64 bits) ready !
 
  
 
Type EXIT, to exit the AskPlus program.
 
Type EXIT, to exit the AskPlus program.

Latest revision as of 19:27, 20 October 2021

Overview

  • This page describes the steps for installing an AskPlus Update for existing customers.


Downloading AskPlus E.8.5.4 Current Release Version

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. For verification purposes, the md5sum and cksum values are displayed below the download links.

  • Itanium.
$ md5sum ASK64_eloq_e854_upd.gz
7a833ec1b43037d4823e5e525b938614 ASK64_eloq_e854_upd.gz
$ cksum ASK64_eloq_e854_upd.gz
1931536689 1715914 ASK64_eloq_e854_upd.gz
  • PA-Risc. Note: E.8.5.0 is currently the most recent version available for PA-Risc.
$ md5sum ASK_eloq_e850_upd.gz
d8374ac5e4004323ed222b832e990a7a ASK_eloq_e850_upd.gz
$ cksum ASK_eloq_e850_upd.gz
661719489 954669 ASK_eloq_e850_upd.gz

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.

Updating AskPlus E.8.5.4 Version

  • Before starting the installation, you must ensure that AskPlus is not in use and that the TCP/IP Listener process (vsrvtcp) is not running.
  • The installation loads new files, but does not overwrite the current version of AskPlus.
  • Site-specific configuration files (Manager Files and vsrvtcp.ini) will not be overwritten.

1. Login as the askplus user and make sure you are in the /ASKPLUS directory. Type:

login askplus
cd /ASKPLUS

2. Transfer the AskPlus distribution file (ASK64_eloq_e854_upd.gz or ASK_eloq_e854_upd.gz) to the host.

  • Use ASK64_eloq_e854_upd.gz for ITANIUM systems and ASK_eloq_e854_upd.gz for PA-Risc systems.
  • The file must be transferred to the host using a BINARY transfer. Use FTP, or a terminal emulator to transfer the file.

3. The file that was transferred in the previous step is a compressed tar file. To uncompress and expand this file, enter these commands:

  • Note that some browsers will uncompress the downloaded file automatically, so the gunzip step may not be necessary.
gunzip ASK64_eloq_e854_upd.gz
tar -xvf ASK64_eloq_e854_upd

Launching the New AskPlus Version

  • The new version is installed in the file aske854x.
  • This version can be launched by entering:
/ASKPLUS/askplus e854

Making the New Version the Default Version

  • To make aske854x the default version, login as askplus and enter:
cp -p aske854x askplusx
  • A previous version can be launched by entering:
ASKPLUS/askplus e850
  • To restore a previous version as the default, login as askplus and enter:
cp -p aske850x askplusx

Verifying AskPlus

To verify that the new version has been properly installed, type the following command:

/ASKPLUS/askplus

If everything has been properly installed you will see something like this:

ITANIUM Example :
Copyright LSWE (c) 1978-2020. Distributed by Vital Soft, Inc.
ASKPLUS/Unix E.8.5.4 (64 bits) ready ! 
PA-Risc Example :
Copyright LSWE (c) 1978-2019. Distributed by Vital Soft, Inc.
ASKPLUS/Unix E.8.5.4 (32 bits) ready ! 

Type EXIT, to exit the AskPlus program.