- OVERLAYS IBM I ACCESS CLIENT SOLUTIONS INSTALL
- OVERLAYS IBM I ACCESS CLIENT SOLUTIONS ZIP FILE
- OVERLAYS IBM I ACCESS CLIENT SOLUTIONS UPDATE
- OVERLAYS IBM I ACCESS CLIENT SOLUTIONS ARCHIVE
Last year, August 2014, I downloaded and extracted my initial version of ACS from ESS.įolder name was IBM_i_Access_Client_Solutions_LCD8_2010_05
OVERLAYS IBM I ACCESS CLIENT SOLUTIONS INSTALL
The HOD file association matter is an interesting one - thanks for the resolution.įirst of all, thanks for all the ACS tips and updates.Ī few ACS / ESS install / upgrade questions and issues.ġ) The file/folder name is confusing/misleading.
OVERLAYS IBM I ACCESS CLIENT SOLUTIONS ZIP FILE
If I need to go back, I always have the older ZIP file around. I guess for my own use I'm OK with overlaying things, as directed.
OVERLAYS IBM I ACCESS CLIENT SOLUTIONS UPDATE
So a strategy might be good to have, for verifying a new version - one person tests it in a different location - maybe in a network share scenario - then once satisfied, distribute to all, or have a network share everyone uses that gets the update after testing. I think I never got the drift that you had put 1.1.4 in the default vs the "original" location - sorry about that. So choosing the default location is, in fact, never the thing to do, seems to me. If you use this method, make sure you delete the old installation after you have verified the new installation." "Some administrators may choose to install the updated version in a new location. "To update your existing installation, follow the steps in sectionĪnd overlay your existing installed files." I understand not wanting, perhaps, to install over an existing installation - that, however, is what is recommended - the GettingStarted.html has the following in the section on updating an existing installation. Subject: Re: Where are the updates to Access Client Solutions forWindowsposted?
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion If you saved a copy of a customized AcsConfig.properties file, restore your saved copy to the updated installation location.įrom: MIDRANGE-L On Behalf Of Vernon Hamberg If you use this method, make sure you delete the old installation after you have verified the new installation.Īfter you have installed your updated version: Some administrators may choose to install the updated version in a new location. To update your existing installation, follow the steps in section 5.0 Installation and overlay your existing installed files. If you have not changed this file, then you do not need to save it.
Save any changes you have made to the AcsConfig.properties file (or rename it). When these updates are available, you will need to update your existing installation. These updates are provided as a complete product installation. new location (Strongly not recommended-this will require you to redo your "File Associations"Įnhancements and fixes will be made available on a periodic basis. overlay your existing installed files (Probably IBM_i_Access_Client_Solutions)
OVERLAYS IBM I ACCESS CLIENT SOLUTIONS ARCHIVE
Unpack the zip archive using any zip utility of your choiceĪnd for Updating an Existing Installation. Otherwise, if you are doing a custom or multi-user installation, then:Ĭopy the zip archive to the desired location If you are doing an installation for a single user, see the QuickStartGuide.
This includes the local hard disk drive, a remote network (shared) drive or portable media such as a CD or USB flash drive. This can be any location where the workstation (PC, Mac, etc) has read authority to access the files. Installing IBM i Access Client Solutions is as simple as unpacking the zip archive.ĭetermine the location where you want to install the product. location - (recommended not to take the default but pick a common name location such as IBM_i_Access_Client_Solutions, dropping the _LCD8_*****) So, the initial install maybe should revised to state: