How to install Informix on Linux?

@santina.kub To install Informix on a Linux machine, follow these steps:

1. First, make sure that you have the necessary prerequisites installed on your system. You will need a compatible version of glibc, as well as the libstdc++ and libaio libraries.
2. Next, download the Informix installation package from the IBM website.
3. Extract the installation package to a directory on your system, such as /opt/IBM.
4. Run the installation script, which is called installserver.
5. Follow the prompts to complete the installation process.
6. Once the installation is complete, you can start the Informix server by running the following command: oninit
7. To ensure that the Informix server starts automatically when your system boots up, you can add a script to your system's init.d directory to start the server at boot time.

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Please note that these steps are general guidelines and may vary depending on the specific version of Informix you are installing. It is recommended to refer to the official documentation for your particular Informix version for detailed installation instructions.

Before starting the installation process, ensure that you have the necessary system requirements and permissions to install software on your Linux machine.

Here are the general steps to install Informix on Linux:

1. Download the Informix installation package from the IBM website. Ensure that you are downloading the appropriate package for your Linux distribution and architecture.
2. Extract the downloaded installation package to a directory of your choice. For example, you can use the following command to extract the package: tar -xzvf informix_package.tar.gz
3. Change to the extracted directory and locate the installation script, typically named installserver or ids_install.
4. Before running the installation script, make sure it has execute permissions. If not, grant execute permissions to the script by running the following command: chmod +x installserver
5. Run the installation script with root or sudo privileges. This will launch the Informix installation wizard. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the installation options. Provide the necessary information, such as installation directory, instance name, and other settings.
6. Once the installation is complete, you may need to run the Informix initialization script to create the initial database instance. In the installation directory, there should be a script named oninit. Run the following command to initialize the Informix server: /path/to/installation_directory/oninit
7. To start the Informix server manually, use the oninit script: /path/to/installation_directory/oninit -ivy
8. Optionally, you can configure the Informix server to start automatically at system boot. One way to achieve this is by creating an init script in the /etc/init.d/ directory. You can find example scripts or templates in the Informix documentation or online resources. Customize the script as necessary and ensure it has executable permissions (chmod +x). Then, you can use the appropriate system command (e.g., update-rc.d on Debian-based systems) to enable the script to run at boot time.

Remember to consult the official Informix documentation or release notes for any specific installation considerations or additional steps related to your Informix version or Linux distribution.