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This chapter contains the following topics:

• Pre-Installation Considerations

• Installing BEA eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials

• Uninstalling eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials on Windows NT

  • Installing on a UNIX-Based Platform

  • Installing on a Windows NT Platform

• Distribution Libraries and Executables

Complete the following tasks prior to installing eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials:

• Read the BEA eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials Release Notes.

• Install and verify the operation of the eLink Platform.

• Install and verify the operation of Oracle Applications 10.7 or higher.

The eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials software will run on HP-UX, Solaris, AIX, and Windows NT. Refer to the following section for installation instructions.

To install the eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials software on a UNIX-based platform, run the install.sh script. This script installs all the necessary software components.

As the script runs, it asks you for the following information:

• Platform on which to install the eLink software. Refer to the BEA eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials Release Notes for a complete listing of supported platforms.

• Directory where the eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials system is installed. You must enter a valid directory name.

The following listing provides an example of running the script. The values in bold are supplied by you during installation. To accept default values at a prompt, press Enter.

Note: The platforms and file names shown in the following listings are examples only. These values are dependent on platform configurations for your system and may vary from the example.

Perform the following steps to install the eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials on a supported UNIX platform.

1. Log on as root.

   $ 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 

6. Execute the installation script.

   # sh ./install.sh

7. The installation script runs and prompts you for responses. Listing 2-1 is an example of the installation script. The entries in bold represent user responses.

   Listing 2-1 Install.sh Example

   ---

   cmadm@dalhpw1:/cmhome/dist/beluga-1> sh install.sh
   
   01) hp/hpux1020      02) hp/hpux11        03) ibm/aix43        
   04) sun5x/sol26      05) sun5x/sol7       
   
   Install which platform's files? [01-5, q to quit, l for list]: 1
   
   ** You have chosen to install from hp/hpux1020 **
   
   BEA eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials Release 1.1
   
   This directory contains the BEA eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials System for
   HP-UX 10.20 on 9000/800 series.
   
   
   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     eora            BEA eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials
   
   Select the package(s) you wish to install (or 'all' to install
   all packages) (default: all) [?,??,q]: 
   
   BEA eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials
   (9000) Release 1.1
   Copyright (c) 2000 BEA Systems, Inc.
   All Rights Reserved.
   Distributed under license by BEA Systems, Inc.
   BEA eLink is a trademark of BEA Systems, Inc.
   
   
   Directory where Oracle Financials Adapter files are to be installed
   (Enter your eLink Platform directory path) [?,q]: /work/cmadm/tux65
   
   Using /work/cmadm/tux65 as the Oracle Financials Adapter base directory
   
   Determining if sufficient space is available ...
   286 blocks are required
   3361310 blocks are available to /work/cmadm/tux65
   
   Unloading /cmhome/dist/beluga-1/hp/hpux1020/eora/EORAT65.Z ...
   bin/ELINKORAO
   bin/bldconfig
   bin/lic.sh
   config/elora.cfg
   config/eloracli.c
   config/elorafml
   config/setenv
   config/ubbelora
   280 blocks
   ... 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 Oracle Financials was successful
   
   Please don't forget to fill out and send in your registration card
   cmadm@dalhpw1:/cmhome/dist/beluga-1> 

   ---

8. Change the directory to your root directory.

   # cd /

9. Unmount the CD-ROM device.

   unmount /mnt

Perform the following steps to install the eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials software on the Windows NT platform.

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 the 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 2-1 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 2-2 BEA Software License Agreement Screen

   

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

   Figure 2-3 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 Vantive software. If you select Yes, continue with Step 5. If you select No, continue with Step 7.

   Figure 2-4 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 2-5 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 the Tuxedo software. If it finds Tuxedo installed, the installation software completes the process. If Tuxedo is not found, the installation software aborts the process.

   Note: If you select No, the installation continues but an error is generated in the ulog.mm/dd/yy file indicating that the product is unlicensed. Please refer to the "Using the License Key" section of the BEA eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials Release Notes for instructions on using the license file.

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

   Figure 2-6 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 Vantive product is installed on your system. Click Finish to complete the Setup process.

   Figure 2-7 Setup Complete Screen

   

Perform the following steps to uninstall the eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials 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 Program Properties window, select eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials from the program list and click the Add/Remove button.

4. You are prompted by a message box asking if you are sure you want to completely remove the software and its components. Click Yes to continue with uninstalling. Click No to cancel uninstalling.

5. The uninstall process for eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials begins. The Remove Programs From Your Computer screen displays. Click OK to complete the uninstall process.

   Figure 2-8 Remove Programs From Your Computer Screen

   

The eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials CD-ROM contains the libraries and executable programs shown in table 2-1. After installing the eLink Adapter for Oracle Financials software, verify that these libraries and programs are installed on your system.

Table 2-1 Distribution Libraries and Executables

Directory	Files
bin	ELINKORAO bldconfig
config	elora.cfg eloracli.c elorafml ubbelora setenv