Software Installation

MPE - Server Setup Guide

The Omnidex Server Setup Guide describes how to:

• Restore the software
• Set up the software for operation under MPE/iX
• Update, convert and switch existing installations from previous versions of Omnidex

Print this checklist to aid in tracking your progress through the installation. If a problem occurs, fax the checklist to DISC technical support.

As of Omnidex version 4.0, DISC will no longer support Omnidex on the HP3000. Please see the DISC web site at https://www.omnidex.com/support/migrate_e3000.html for information about migrating to another supported platform.

Requirements

Operating system

MPE/iX version 5.5 or later is required to support Omnidex version 3.8. Refer to https://www.omnidex.com/support for further information on supported platforms.

To determine the MPE/iX version, enter the following at the MPE/iX command prompt:

showvar hpversion

TurboIMAGE

TurboIMAGE C.04.03 or later is required to support Omnidex.

To determine the TurboIMAGE version:

1. Run the TurboIMAGE Query program from the MPE/iX command prompt:

run query.pub.sys

2. Enter the version command.

version

The version number will be listed under the heading TurboIMAGE Overall VUF.

MPE/iX Network Services

In order to access Omnidex Client applications such as the Omnidex ODBC driver or Query Perfect, you need to be running MPE/iX Network Services. To determine if your MPE/iX system is properly setup and configured, enter the following at the MPE/iX command prompt:

nscontrol status=services

Look for the presence of VTSERVER under the SERVER column of the listing.

Additionally, the Omnidex network aware products such as ODBC require that one or more Omnidex Network Servers (ODXSRVR) processes be running to handle the communications. Instructions on setting up the ODXSRVR process are contained in the on-line help file included on the Omnidex CD.

Before You Begin

Prior to beginning the Omnidex Server Setup:

Verify your MANAGER.SYS password. You will need to be logged on as MANAGER.SYS to perform the steps in the setup process.

In order to perform the installation using the SETUP program, you may need to enter the licensee codes accompanying the software. If no codes were attached, the update being performed should not require new licensing.

If codes are included, please verify the CPU name and HPSUSAN number shown on the activation code label. To do so, do the following showvar commands on the intended installation machine:

showvar hpcpuname
showvar hpsusan

If either one is incorrect, contact DISC Technical Support during regular business hours at (303) 444- 6610 for a corrected code. If an error is discovered after business hours, use the Emergency Activation Code (located on the separate colored document) to temporarily activate the software and contact DISC on the next business day.

The Emergency Activation code is time sensitive. If the Emergency Activation code will be required for the installation and has expired before installation of the software, contact DISC during normal business hours for an extended temporary license.

The software installation process is safeguarded to allow the current Omnidex production software to continue to run successfully while testing the new version. DISC Technical Service staff encourages installation during regular DISC office hours.

Updating From a Previous Version

Follow this link for a printable checklist to follow for software updates>

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