Using VMSINSTALL

VMSINSTAL is a command procedure used to install software onto an OpenVMS operating system. In step 2 of the installation process, described below, you must invoke VMSINSTAL. The format of the VMSINSTAL command is as follows:

$ @SYS$UPDATE:VMSINSTAL upivvv ddnn:[dir] [OPTIONS N][Return]

upi: is the unique product identifier; in this case, JAMSAGENTAXP, JAMSAGENTIA, or JAMSAGENTVAX.

vvv: is the placeholder for the version number of the product. Refer to the label on the JAMS distribution media to determine the version you will be installing. For example, the complete product name for Alpha JAMS Agent Version 4.2 is: JAMSAGENTAXP042.

ddnn:[dir]: represents the device and directory location for the distribution kits. If installing from a CD-ROM, the distribution kits are located in the [JAMS042.KIT] directory. If JAMS was downloaded over the Internet, insert the device and directory where you unpacked the Zip archives. DKA400:[JAMSAGENT042.KIT] is the device and directory used in the example on the following page.

Options N

If this optional parameter is supplied, the installation procedure will ask to display or print the release notes before performing the actual installation.

When invoking VMSINSTAL, the installer will check to see if:

You are logged into the system manager's account. You should install layered software from the system manager's account on the default device with the directory set to SYS$UPDATE.
You have adequate quotas for installing layered products.
There are any user processes running on the system.

If VMSINSTAL detects any user processes running on the system, you will be asked if you want to proceed with the installation.

To continue, type YES and press Return. If you choose to stop the installation, press Return.

The JAMS Agent Installation Process on OpenVMS

To install the JAMS Agent on OpenVMS, follow the steps below.

To abort the installation procedure at any time, press CTRL/Y. The installation procedure cleans up any files it has created and returns you to the DCL prompt.

Invoke VMSINSTAL

$ @VMSINSTAL JAMSAGENTAXP042 DKA400:[JAMS040.KIT] [Return]

Answer the standard VMSINSTAL questions. VMSINSTAL will ask if you are satisfied with the backup of your system disk. Also, it may ask additional questions if you are not logged on as SYSTEM or it detects other unusual conditions.

Provide a device name for the JAMS executables. You will be asked what disk device should be used for the JAMS executables.

Note: You can install Alpha, Itanium, and VAX executables on the same device. JAMS will create different directories for each installation.

Provide a device name for JAMS data. You will then be requested to select a disk device to use for the JAMS data files.

Note: You can store the data files on the same disk as the executables. However, the JAMS data disk must be the same on all nodes in the VMScluster.

Start JAMS when the installation is complete? To execute the JAMS startup procedure when the installation is complete, press Return; otherwise enter No and press Return.

Note: To abort the installation procedure at any time, press CTRL/Y. The installation procedure cleans up any files it has created and returns to the DCL prompt.

Purge Files? Do you want to purge the files replaced by this installation. To purge, press Return; otherwise, enter No and press Return.

Run the IVP? Do you want to run the installation verification procedure (IVP) after the installation. To proceed, press the Return key; otherwise, enter No and press Return
Read the informational messages. As the installation proceeds, scan the on-screen informational messages for potential problems. JAMS puts all files in its own directory tree with the exception of the following files:

SYS$STARTUP:JAMS_AGENT_STARTUP.COM
SYS$STARTUP:JAMS_SITE_STARTUP.COM

Installing and Deploying JAMS Agents

Deploying JAMS Agents