This book is for anyone responsible for installing and configuring the OpenSwitch runtime environment.
This book describes how to install OpenSwitch, which allows you to transparently transfer incoming client connections to any Sybase™ server product. OpenSwitch is placed between client connections (such as ISQL, or any application developed using Sybase Open Client™, ODBC, or jConnect™ for JDBC™ libraries) and two or more Sybase Adaptive Servers®.
This document contains the following chapters:
Chapter 1, “Requirements” describes the operating system and OpenSwitch requirements for installation.
Chapter 2, “Installing OpenSwitch” describes pre-installation tasks, the installation process, and post-installation tasks. This chapter also describes how to uninstall OpenSwitch.
Chapter 3, “Configuring OpenSwitch” describes how to configure an OpenSwitch server using the configuration GUI or manually using a text editor.
Chapter 4, “Post-Installation Tasks” provides instructions for post-installation tasks, describes how to start OpenSwitch, and
Appendix A, “Troubleshooting,”describes problems you may encounter during installation and possible solutions to those problems.
OpenSwitch documentation The following documents are available on the Sybase Getting Started CD in the OpenSwitch 15.0 product container:
The OpenSwitch installation guide (this book) explains how to install the OpenSwitch software.
The OpenSwitch release bulletin contains last-minute information not documented elsewhere.
OpenSwitch online documentation The following OpenSwitch documents are available in PDF and DynaText format on the OpenSwitch 15.0 SyBooks CD:
What’s New? describes new features and changed functionality in OpenSwitch version 15.0.
The OpenSwtich Administration Guide explains how to administer OpenSwitch and how to reconfigure the product after installation.
The OpenSwitch Coordination Module Reference Manual describes how to develop and use coordination modules with OpenSwitch.
The OpenSwitch Error Message Guide explains how to troubleshoot problems that you may encounter when using OpenSwitch and provides explanations of error messages.
Use the Sybase Getting Started CD, the SyBooks CD, and the Sybase Product Manuals Web site to learn more about your product:
The Getting Started CD contains release bulletins and installation guides in PDF format, and may also contain other documents or updated information not included on the SyBooks CD. It is included with your software. To read or print documents on the Getting Started CD, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can download at no charge from the Adobe Web site using a link provided on the CD.
The SyBooks CD contains product manuals and is included with your software. The Eclipse-based SyBooks browser allows you to access the manuals in an easy-to-use, HTML-based format.
Some documentation may be provided in PDF format, which you can access through the PDF directory on the SyBooks CD. To read or print the PDF files, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Refer to the SyBooks Installation Guide on the Getting Started CD, or the README.txt file on the SyBooks CD for instructions on installing and starting SyBooks.
The Sybase Product Manuals Web site is an online version of the SyBooks CD that you can access using a standard Web browser. In addition to product manuals, you will find links to EBFs/Maintenance, Technical Documents, Case Management, Solved Cases, newsgroups, and the Sybase Developer Network.
To access the Sybase Product Manuals Web site, go to Product Manuals.
Technical documentation at the Sybase Web site is updated frequently.
Finding the latest information on product certifications
Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.
Select Products from the navigation bar on the left.
Select a product name from the product list and click Go.
Select the Certification Report filter, specify a time frame, and click Go.
Click a Certification Report title to display the report.
Finding the latest information on component certifications
Point your Web browser to Availability and Certification Reports.
Either select the product family and product under Search by Product; or select the platform and product under Search by Platform.
Select Search to display the availability and certification report for the selection.
Creating a personalized view of the Sybase Web
site (including support pages)
Set up a MySybase profile. MySybase is a free service that allows you to create a personalized view of Sybase Web pages.
Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.
Click MySybase and create a MySybase profile.
Finding the latest information on EBFs and software
maintenance
Point your Web browser to the Sybase Support Page.
Select EBFs/Maintenance. If prompted, enter your MySybase user name and password.
Select a product.
Specify a time frame and click Go. A list of EBF/Maintenance releases is displayed.
Padlock icons indicate that you do not have download authorization for certain EBF/Maintenance releases because you are not registered as a Technical Support Contact. If you have not registered, but have valid information provided by your Sybase representative or through your support contract, click Edit Roles to add the “Technical Support Contact” role to your MySybase profile.
Click the Info icon to display the EBF/Maintenance report, or click the product description to download the software.
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