Installing the PRO/5 Data Server


To install the Data Server, do the following:

  1. Download the product from the BASIS website, unzip the self-extracting file into a temporary directory.

  2. Shut down all currently running programs.

  3. Run setup.exe to begin the installation.

  4. The InstallShield Wizard then initiates the installation process. The Welcome screen appears, displaying copyright and installation-related information. Click [Next] to continue.

  5. The Choose Destination Location screen appears, and displays a suggested default directory for the installation. Do one of the following:

    • Accept the default directory - click [Next].

    • Specify another directory - click [Browse] to display a standard Windows browse dialog. Either navigate to an existing directory, or enter a new directory to be created. Click [OK], then click [Next].

  6. The InstallShield Wizard then begins installing the Data Server files. A progress indicator displays the percentage of the process that has been completed.

  7. The Information screen appears, indicating that the setup process is complete. Click [OK].

  8. The Questions screen appears. Do one of the following:

    • View the readme.txt file that contains the latest information pertaining to the Data Server - click Yes. When you have finished viewing the file, close it to complete the installation process.

    • Return to Windows without viewing the readme.txt file - click [No].