Re: R78 Client Install

OK... my question was trying to see where in the process you were.  If you
had the url, then you are trying to load powerlink on a client machine.
Since you are building the url, then you are still in the install process.

Here are two suggestions understanding that trying to run a windows install
remote is a real non-starter as it will usually time out.

1. use ftp to transfer your files to a shared folder on the iSeries.  You
can use a number of 3rd party utilities that will monitor the line speed AND
ensure that if there are drops, you do not have to restart from the
beginning.
2. Better to rip the ISO image from the DVD and ftp it to the iSeries.  Then
following the INFOR download site guide to setup a virtual optical drive on
the iSeries.  You can then "install" from the virtual optical drive.  This
is best because there is no network involve and it should be about 2 min.

But first, use ftp to upload to the iSeries shared folder.

Kevin Fox

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Subject: Re: [MAPICS-L] R78 Client Install

I guess I'm not completely sure. 

There are a series of menus and menu options presented to walk you
through the process. It may build the URL behind the scenes. 

The closet step I see to the url is a screen that asks for the Host
Machine name, Secondary TCP (web) port - which shows 36001, user id and
password. Once those fields on the screen are filled-in, the process
goes through to the "Transfer IFS Files" step. That's where the clock
starts on the installation.

The process is documented in the SH15599 document for PCM SH15600.


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[mailto:mapics-l-bounces-Zwy7GipZuJhWk0Htik3J/[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kevin Fox
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Subject: Re: [MAPICS-L] R78 Client Install

Your url for the install should look something like:  <your computer
name>:36001/PowerLink

What is your actual url for the client install?

Kevin Fox

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Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 9:13 AM
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Subject: [MAPICS-L] R78 Client Install

Hello All,

 

I have been working to install the R78 Client software. The process is
part of the R78 Install/upgrade procedure announced and made available
in June. The green screen server installation and upgrade to PCM 09955
went pretty well. I have not tried the data migration yet.

 

I am struggling with the Client Install. The last time I ran the Client
install, it ran for over 8 hours before it failed. I am being told by
Infor the install will "run for a long time unless I have a locally
attached PC." I'm not sure what is meant by  "locally attached PC". I am
installing to an iSeries  Model 570.

 

The main reason I have been given for the installation length of time is
due to the large amount of data being transferred and installed on the
IFS. I am also being told bandwidth and network latency are also
contributing to the length of time required.  From my previous
experiences and tracking the installation, I can see what has been
installed. Unfortunately, I can't see the finish line. It sounds like
the good-old "This may take some time" message.  

 

Because of the change in the installation process, the install must be
done from a PC. You cannot insert an install CD/DVD into the iSeries and
install from there. 

 

Has anyone experienced the same lengths-of-time associated to the
installation? Are there any suggestions I can try to help with the
process?

 

Thank You,

 

Sam Delaquila

Application Administrator

Eaton Electrical

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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