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3 . Installing eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft

3 . Installing eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft

This chapter contains information for installing and uninstalling the eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft product.

Pre-Installation Considerations

The eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft software runs on Digital UNIX, HP-UX, AIX, Solaris, and Windows NT platforms. Complete the following tasks prior to installing eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft:

Configuring the Environment to Install eLink for PeopleSoft

Before installing eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft, you must configure the environment properly. Ensure that BEA TUXEDO is configured properly.

Installing BEA eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft

The eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft software will run on Unix-based platforms and Windows NT. Refer to the appropriate platform sections that follow for installation instructions.

Installing on UNIX-based Platforms

To install the eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft software, you run the install.sh script. This script installs all the necessary software components.

Perform the following steps to install the eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft software on a supported UNIX platform.

  1. Log on as root to install eLink for PeopleSoft. 

    $ su -
    Password:

  2. Access the CD-ROM device. 

    # ls -1 /dev/cdrom
    total 0
    brw-rw-rw-   1 root   sys    27,   0 September 27  10:55 c1b0t010

  3. Mount the CD-ROM. 

    # mount -r -F cdfs /dev/cdrom/c1b0t010 /mnt

  4. Change the directory to your CD-ROM device. 

    # cd /mnt

  5. List the CD-ROM contents. 

    # ls
    install.sh  hp  sun5x  ibm  alpha  winnt

  6. Execute the installation script. 

    # sh ./install.sh

  7. The installation script runs and prompts you for responses. Listing 3-1 is an example of the installation script. The entries in bold represent user responses.

    Listing 3-1 Install.sh Example 
    01 alpha.dux40			02) hp/hpux1020			03) hp/hpux11
     
    04) ibm/aix43			05) sun5x/so126			06) sun5x/so17    

    Install which platform's files? [01-6, q to quit, l for list]: 3

    ** You have chosen to install from hp/hpux11 **

    Is this correct? [y,n,q]: y

    To terminate the installation at any time
    press the interrupt key,
    typically <del>, <break>, or <ctrl+c>.

    The following packages are available:

      1     eps        BEA eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft

    Select the package(s) you wish to install (or 'all' to install
    all packages) (default: all) [?,??,q]: all

    BEA eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft
    (9000) Release 1.1
    Copyright (c) 1999 BEA Systems, Inc.
    All Rights Reserved.
    Distributed under license by BEA Systems, Inc.
    BEA eLinkisa trademark of BEA Systems, Inc.
     

    Directory where PeopleSoft Adapter files are to be installed
    (Enter your TUXEDO directory path) [?,q]: /work/cmadm/tux64
     
    Using  /work/cmadm/tux64 as the PeopleSoft Adapter base directory

    Determining if sufficient space is available ...
    200 blocks are required
    4935566 blocks are available to /work/cmadm/tux64

    Unloading /cmhome/dist/eps-2/hp/hpux11/eps/EPST64.Z...
    bin/cps
    bin/lic.sh
    eLink/peoplesoft/psappserv/psappsrv.dc
    eLink/peoplesoft/psappserv/psappsrv.ubx
    eLink/peoplesoft/psappserv/readme.txt
    eLink/peoplesoft/psappserv/setenv.bat
    eLink/peoplesoft/psappserv/setenv.sh
    eLink/peoplesoft/simpeps/MsgAgtEx.fml
    eLink/peoplesoft/simpeps/ePS.dc
    eLink/peoplesoft/simpeps/ePS.env
    eLink/peoplesoft/simpeps/ePS.ubb
    eLink/peoplesoft/simpeps/in.ud
    eLink/peoplesoft/simpeps/readme.txt
    eLink/peoplesoft/simpeps/setenv.bat
    eLink/peoplesoft/simpeps/setenv.sh
    locale/C/CPSMSG_CAT
    udataobj/CPSDef.fml
    180 blocks
     
    ...finished
     
    Changing file permissions...
    ...finished
     
    If your license file is accessible, you may install it now.
    Install license file? [y/n]:n
     
    Please don't forget to use lic.sh located in your product bin directory to install
    the license file from the enclosed floppy.
    Refer to your product Release Notes for details on how to do this.

    Installation of BEA eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft was successful.

    Please don't forget to fill out and send in your registration card.

  8. Change the directory to your root directory. 

    # cd /

  9. Unmount the CD-ROM device.

Installing on a Windows NT Platform

The following steps will install the eLink for peopleSoft software on a Windows NT system.

  1. Insert the product CD-ROM and click the Run option from the Start menu. The Run window displays. Click Browse to select the CD-ROM drive. Change directories to the winnt directory and select Setup.exe program. Click OK to run the executable and begin the installation. The following Welcome screen displays. Click Next to continue with the installation.

    Figure 3-1 Welcome Screen

  2. The BEA Software License Agreement displays. Click Yes to accept the terms of the agreement and continue with the product installation. Click No to exit the installation process.

    Figure 3-2 BEA Software License Agreement

  3. The User Information screen displays after the Software License Agreement screen. Enter the user name in the Name field. Enter the name of your company in the Company field. Click Next to continue with the installation.

    Figure 3-3 User Information Screen

  4. The Install License File? option screen displays next. You may select Yes to install your BEA Software License File, or you may select No to bypass this step and continue installing the eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft software. If you select Yes, continue with step 5. If you select No, continue with Step 7.

    Figure 3-4 Install License File? Screen

  5. The Select License File Source Directory screen displays. Enter the directory path where your license file resides in the field. You can browse and click directories by clicking the Browse button. Typically, the license file is installed in the tuxedo/udataobj directory.

    If you entered a valid directory path, click Next to continue with the installation. Go to Step 7. If you entered an invalid directory path, go to Step 6.

    Figure 3-5 Select License File Source Directory Screen

  6. If you do not enter a valid directory path for your license file, the installation software generates an error message dialog box. You can select Yes to enter a valid directory path, or you can select No to continue with the installation. If you select No, the installation software automatically searches for either the TUXEDO or WebLogic Enterprise software. If it finds either, the installation software completes the process. If neither is found, the installation software aborts the process.

    Once you have entered a valid directory path, click Next to continue with the installation. Go to Step 7.

    Figure 3-6 Invalid License File Directory Dialog Box

  7. A progress bar displays showing the status of the installation.

  8. The Setup Complete screen displays notifying you that the BEA eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft product is installed on your system. Click Finish to complete the Setup process.

    Figure 3-7 Setup Complete Screen

Distribution Libraries and Executables

The eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft CD-ROM contains the following libraries and executable programs. After installing the eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft software, verify that these libraries and programs are installed on your system.

Verify that the following files are installed by the eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft software.
Table 3-1 Distribution Libraries and Executables
Directory Files

/bin

cps

CPSMSG_CAT

/udataobj

CPSDef.fml

elink/peoplesoft/simpeps

ePS.dc

ePS.env

ePS.ubb

in.ud

MsgAgtEx.fml

readme.txt

setenv.bat

setenv.sh

elink/peoplesoft/psappserv

psappsrv.dc

psappsrv.ubx

readme.txt

setenv.bat

setenv.sh

Uninstalling eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft on Windows NT

Perform the following steps to uninstall the eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft on a Windows NT system.

  1. Click the Start button, and then point to Settings. Point to the folder that contains Control Panel, and then click Control Panel.

  2. Double click on the Add/Remove Programs option from the Control Panel listings to access the Add/Remove Programs properties window.

  3. In the Add/Remove Programs Properties window, select eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft from the program list and click the Add/Remove button.

  4. The uninstall process for eLink for PeopleSoft begins. The Remove Programs From Your Computer screen displays. Click OK to complete the uninstall process.

    Figure 3-8 Remove Programs From Your Computer Screen

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Last update: October 5, 1999.