APPX 5 Installation Instructions
This page provides instructions for installing APPX 5.
Overview
Installation of APPX 5 is accomplished by simply following the steps outlined below for your target platform. Because all platforms use a common Installation Wizard, the installation steps for the various platforms are very similar.
The System Administration files from earlier versions of APPX are not compatible with the System Administration files for APPX 5. Therefore, APPX 5 includes a conversion utility to convert the System Administration files from the APPX 4.2.a structure to the new APPX 5 structure. If you are upgrading from a previous version of APPX, you will first need to download, install, and run the System Administration upgrade application. The steps for completing this task are included in the upgrade instructions.
APPX runs on multiple platforms (various Windows versions & servers, Linux, HP-UX, AIX, etc). The steps for installing are very similar between all Linux/Unix platforms and all Windows versions, and rather than give instructions for each variation, we break them down into all Windows installations and all Linux/Unix installations. Where applicable, we note any O/S specific variations within the instructions for that type of O/S.
Disclaimer
APPX 5 includes many new features and bug fixes. As always, before upgrading your APPX production system, you are strongly encouraged to install APPX 5 into a test environment where you can verify the compatibility of your applications. APPX 5 has been thoroughly tested but, because of the complexity of computer software (including the APPX Utility), there will certainly be bugs. Consequently, there is no guarantee that your applications will be completely compatible with this significant new release. It is your responsibility to test your applications to ensure that they are compatible with this new release of APPX and to make any changes that may be necessary to maintain compatibility. Finally, before upgrading your production system, make a backup of your applications and your data. Your computer software and your data are important assets of your organization. Please be prudent and take the steps needed to protect this important investment.
APPX Utility Installation Instructions
Windows Server/XP/Vista/Win 7
New Installation
Follow these instructions to install APPX onto a Windows system where APPX is not currently installed.
Upgrade Existing Installation
Follow these instructions to upgrade an existing installation of APPX 4.2.a to APPX 5.
Linux/Unix
New Installation
Follow these instructions to install APPX onto a Linux/Unix system where APPX is not currently installed.
Upgrade Existing Installation
Follow these instructions to upgrade an existing installation of APPX 4.2.a to APPX 5.
APPX Client Installation Instructions
Windows Desktops
New Installation
Follow these instructions to install APPX onto a Linux system where APPX is not currently installed.
Upgrade Existing Installation
Linux Desktops
New Installation
Follow these instructions to install APPX onto a Linux system where APPX is not currently installed.
Upgrade Existing Installation
Mac Desktops
New Installation
Follow these instructions to install APPX onto a Linux system where APPX is not currently installed.
Upgrade Existing Installation
APPX ODBC Installation Instructions
APPX ODBC - New Installation
APPX ODBC - Upgrade Existing Installation
Installing Databases
DatabaseInterfaceUpgrades
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SteveFrizzell - 25 Sep 2008