Windows and Unix

speedsterrules · Post by **speedsterrules** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:36 pm

Do we have different DS Server software to install on windows and unix or the same cd can be used for both platforms ?

Thanks

kcbland · Post by **kcbland** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 5:07 pm

All operating systems have their own compiled code. A single CD can only contain the binaries for a single OS. Since DS versions have to correspond to an OS version, you have a support matrix to check when purchasing/upgrading DS. The same version may be only supported on a few platforms initially. They phase them in over time. Your CD only contains the OS that matches your license.

FYI: With 8.0, I hear it's currently taking 3 CDs.

ray.wurlod · Post by **ray.wurlod** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:32 pm

Last time I checked you could install the Windows server off the Windows CD that you get to install the clients even if you have a UNIX server.

You will, however, require a separate authorization for the Windows server; the platform type is one of the items of information encoded into the authorization code. The UNIX authorization code will not work for a Windows server.

It's my understanding that the IBM Information Server comes on a single DVD. And that there's no more auth codes - authorization is managed via an XML document that IBM sends you in exchange for fistfuls of cash.