Our AIX 5.2 server crashed and cannot be fixed easily. We want to move the disks to another duplicate server. I seem to remember that DataStage is licensed to the serial number of the machine. What will I have to do to get DataStage that is currently on the disks to run on the different server?
Thanks,
Chris
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That's correct.
I would do the DataStage install on the other server then mount the disks or restore data files from backup. As far as the software installation directory, it would be good to have it on hand for reference, but I would go with a a fresh install on a fresh server to get up and running.
I would do the DataStage install on the other server then mount the disks or restore data files from backup. As far as the software installation directory, it would be good to have it on hand for reference, but I would go with a a fresh install on a fresh server to get up and running.
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Could be a good time to upgrade your version - DataStage 7.5.1 is no longer being supported by IBM - you can upgrade to 7.5.3 Server Edition and get the same DataStage engine with a few extra defect fixes and ongoing support for at least another year. You can also upgrade to 8.7 but 7.5.3 is a like for like upgrade while 8.7 is an upgrade to a different topology (extra tiers).
From memory I think the DataStage 7.5.3 installer doesn't ask for any license.
From memory I think the DataStage 7.5.3 installer doesn't ask for any license.
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As I said DataStage 7.5.3 is your closest release that is still supported by IBM and it runs on AIX 5.2 or 5.3. Re-installing DataStage clients is not hard, takes 10 minutes. The question is - do you pay for DataStage annual maintenance and support and if so why wouldn't you move to a supported version?
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