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Installing, Upgrading, and Updating Software
3.7 Using the POLYCENTER Software Installation Utility
3.7.5.3 Detecting and Tracking Software Dependencies
Some software products depend on other software products to work correctly. For
example, a product might work only when a specific version of another product is
installed on the system. The POLYCENTER Software Installation utility detects
and tracks the dependencies of the products that you install. The utility also
attempts to satisfy the requirements of multiple products. In some instances,
the POLYCENTER Software Installation utility is unable to resolve product
dependency issues. In such instances, the utility provides feedback on the nature
of the conflict and asks you to decide how to proceed.
3.8 Installing with the POLYCENTER Software Installation Utility
The basic steps for installing a software product are:
1. Perform the preliminary steps.
2. Review the product’s release notes and installation information.
3. Start the installation.
4. Respond to installation questions about product options. The product is not
installed on your system until you confirm your selections.
5. Confirm your selections to install the product.
3.8.1 Performing Preliminary Steps
Before installing software, follow these steps:
1. Back up your system disk.
2. Optionally identify source and destination locations.
3. Install prerequisite software.
Note that the POLYCENTER Software Installation utility will perform this
automatically if the kits are available.
4. Identify postinstallation procedures.
3.8.1.1 Specifying Locations
For many operations, you must specify a location where the software kit resides
and a location where you want to install the software. Two methods are available
for identifying these locations:
• Define logical names.
• Specify /SOURCE and /DESTINATION qualifiers on the command line.
You can also define logical names, and then override them by using the /SOURCE
and /DESTINATION qualifiers on the PRODUCT command.
Note
If you do not deassign logical names after they are used, they can cause
unexpected results in future operations of the POLYCENTER Software
Installation utility. Compaq recommends that you use the /SOURCE and
/DESTINATION qualifiers.
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