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Overview

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The following steps provide an overview of how to install Mimer SQL for OpenVMS.

1. Unpack the distribution file to a directory tree

   To unpack the file, simply execute it. Note that the MIMER824A.EXE file must reside in your current directory, so you may have to copy the file.
   A new directory will be created in your current default directory. For example:

 $ COPY MIMER824A.EXE somedisk:[000000]
 $ SET DEF somedisk:[000000]
 $ RUN MIMER824A
 

   For more information, see Unpacking the Mimer SQL Distribution File.

2. Set-up the Mimer SQL Environment

   Using MIMSETUP8, you must set-up locations for programs, libraries, data files, documentation, etc., for users and applications. For example:

 $ @somedisk:[MIMER824A]MIMSETUP8 SYS
 

   For more information, see Setting-up the Mimer SQL Environment.

3. (Optional) Install your Mimer SQL License Key

   A default key, for test and development only, is automatically installed, that is, you can finish the installation without adding a key.

   But, if you going to put Mimer SQL into production you must install a run-time license.

   See Installing the Mimer SQL License Key.

4. (Optional) Add a MIMSETUP8 command in the SYSTARTUP_VMS.COM file

   In order to set-up Mimer SQL each time the system boots, include the MIMSETUP8 command in the system startup file:
   SYS$MANAGER:SYSSTARTUP_VMS.COM, for example:

 $ @disk:[MIMER824A]MIMSETUP8 SYSTEM
 

When you have carried out the steps above, you are ready to create your first database, see Establishing a Database.

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