Step 3: Installing the standalone IQ Agent on the write server

If you plan to run only 12.6 servers, skip to step 5.To run 12.5 and 12.6 servers in the same multiplex, install a 12.6 IQ Agent on the write server. While the 12.6 IQ plug-in is compatible with 12.5 or 12.6 servers, you must start 12.5 servers with a 12.5 agent and 12.6 servers with a 12.6 agent.

To install the 12.6 standalone IQ Agent where Sybase IQ 12.5 is installed, run setup.exe. The install procedure detects the existing version and displays the Optional Agent Install screen:

Optional Agent Install screen from Sybase IQ 12.6 modify/repair procedure. This screen offers two radio buttons: Install a standalone Sybase IQ Agent to manage a mixed-mode multiplex, or Uninstall the previous version of Sybase IQ. The screen also has Back, Next, and Cancel buttons

508_alt_textOptional Agent Install screen from Sybase IQ 12.6 modify/repair procedure. This screen offers two radio buttons: Install a standalone Sybase IQ Agent to manage a mixed-mode multiplex, or Uninstall the previous version of Sybase IQ. The screen also has Back, Next, and Cancel buttons

Choose the option Install a standalone Sybase IQ 12.6 Agent (Alt+A) and click Next.