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

This section consists of the following topics:

• Pre-Installation Considerations

• Installing on Unix Platform

• Installing on a Windows NT Platform

• Uninstalling eLink Adapter for Siebel on Windows NT

• Distribution Libraries and Executables

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

• Read the BEA eLink Adapter for Siebel Release Notes.

• Install and verify the operation of the eLink Platform product.

• Install and Configure Visibroker or Orbix. Please refer to Visibroker or Orbix documentation for installation and configuration procedures.

• Install and configure Siebel's CORBA Object Manager. Refer to the Siebel documentation for more information.

To install the eLink Adapter for Siebel software on a UNIX-based platform, run the install.sh script. This script allows you to select which package you want to install.

Note: If you install the eLink Adapter for Siebel software on a HP-UX platform, you will be prompted to install eLink Adapter for Siebel Visibroker. If you install the eLink Adapter for Siebel software on a SUN platform, you will be promted to select from either the eLink Adapter for Siebel Visibroker package or the eLink Adapter for Siebel Orbix package.

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

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

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

Listing 2-1 provides an example of running this script on a SUN platform. 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 listing is an 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 Siebel 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 January 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

   ---

   user@machine-> sh.install.sh

   01) hp/hpux1020      02) hp/hpux11						03)  sun5x/sol26       

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

   ** You have chosen to install from sun5x/sol26 **

   BEA eLink Adapter for Siebel Release 1.1

   This directory contains the BEA eLink Adapter for Siebel System for SunOS 5.6 (Solaris 2.6) on SPARC.

   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    siebv			BEA eLink Adapter for Siebel Visibroker
     2	siebo		BEA eLink Adapter for Siebel Orbix		

   Select the package(s) you wish to install (default: 1) [?,??,q]: 1

   BEA eLink Adapter for Siebel Visibroker
   9sparc) 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 Siebel Visibroker Adapter files are to be installed
   (Enter your eLink Platform directory path) [?,q]: /work/cmadm/tux65

   Using /work/cmadm/tux65 as the eLink Adapter for Siebel Visibroker base directory
   
   Determining if sufficient space is available ...
   1284 blocks are required
   6694264 blocks are available to /work/cmadm/tux65

   Unloading /cmhome/dist/bullet-1/sun5x/sol26/siebv/SIEBT65.Z ...
   bin/ELINKSBLO
   bin/lic.sh
   eLink/catalogs/elinksblo.txt
   eLink/siebel/elsieb_env.cfg
   eLink/siebel/setenv.ksh
   eLink/siebel/ubbelsieb
   lib/libadk.sl
   udataobj/field32tbl
   1270 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 Siebel Visibroker 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.

Perform the following steps to install the eLink Adapter for Siebel 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 Select Components screen displays after the User Information screen. Select the ORB component you want to install. You can only select one ORB.

   Figure 2-4 Select Components Screen
   
   

5. 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 2-5 Install License File? Screen
   
   

6. 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 2-6 Select License File Source Directory Screen
   
   

7. 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 Siebel 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 2-7 Invalid License File Directory Dialog Box
   
   

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

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

   Figure 2-8 Setup Complete Screen
   
   

Perform the following steps to uninstall the eLink Adapter for Siebel 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 BEA eLink Adapter for Siebel 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 Siebel begins. The Remove Programs From Your Computer screen displays. Click OK to complete the uninstall process.

   Figure 2-9 Remove Programs From Your Computer Screen
   
   

The eLink Adapter for Siebel CD-ROM contains the following libraries and executable programs for each of the following installation scenarios and their supported platforms. After installing the eLink Adapter for Siebel software, verify that these libraries and programs are installed on your system.

Verify that the following files are installed by the eLink Adapter for Siebel software:

Table 2-1 Solaris Installation Files and Directories

Directory	Files
bin	ELINKSBLO lic.sh
elink/catalogs	elinksblo.txt
/lib	libadk.so.1.10
elink/siebel	elsieb_env.cfg ubbelsieb setenv.ksh
/udataobj	field32tbl

Verify that the following files are installed by the eLink Adapter for Siebel software.

Table 2-2 HP-UX Installation Files and Directories

Directory	Files
bin	ELINKSBLO lic.sh
elink/catalogs	elinksblo.txt
/lib	libadk.sl.1.10
elink/siebel	elsieb_env.cfg ubbelsieb setenv.ksh
/udataobj	field32tbl

Verify that the following files are installed by the eLink Adapter for Siebel software.

Table 2-3 Windows NT Installation Files and Directories

Directory	Files
bin	ELINKSBLO.exe libadk.dll
elink/catalogs	elinksblo.txt
elink/siebel	elsieb_env.cfg ubbelsieb setenv.bat
/udataobj	field32tbl