SQL/MX 3.1 Installation and Management Guide (H06.23+, J06.12+)

Installing NonStop SQL/MX
HP NonStop SQL/MX Release 3.1 Installation and Management Guide—663852-001
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The Phases of InstallSqlmx
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After creating the anchor file, InstallSqlmx assigns a security of “N---” to the
anchor file.
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Initializes NonStop SQL/MX after successfully creating the anchor file.
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Implements the national character set specified with the -n option.
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Initializes the NonStop SQL/MX Connectivity Service (MXCS) after successfully
initializing NonStop SQL/MX.
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Verifies that the system metadata tables have been created in the specified
volume.
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Performs FCHECK on all volumes on the local node to locate and possibly correct
the labels of SQL/MP tables with added columns.
The Phases of InstallSqlmx
Table 3-2 describes the six phases of activity performed by InstallSqlmx. If
InstallSqlmx cannot successfully initialize NonStop SQL/MX, it aborts.
Caution. After InstallSqlmx assigns a security of “N---” to the anchor file, do not change
this setting. If you attempt to change this setting and the anchor file is modified, SQL/MX will
cease to operate on the system.