Take the following steps to install the driver using the command line.

  1. At a command prompt, change to the directory containing the temporary installer and supporting zip files.
    Important: The installer directory must include the supporting installation zip files.
  2. Run the installer using the appropriate command.
    Important: If running the Java installer on Windows, you must either select a non-system directory as the installation directory or turn off User Account Controls.
    • Java installer: java -jar PROGRESS_DATADIRECT_JDBC_INSTALL.jar -i console
    • Windows installer: PROGRESS_DATADIRECT_JDBC_INSTALL.exe -i console
  3. The Introduction step appears. Press ENTER.
    Note: The installer prompts you to answer questions regarding the installation. To accept the default value, press ENTER. To return to the previous step, type back and press ENTER.
  4. The product license agreement appears. Press ENTER multiple times to page to the end of the agreement. At the end, you are asked to accept the agreement:
    • To accept the license agreement and continue with the installation, type Y and press ENTER.
    • To end the installation, type N and press ENTER.
  5. You are prompted for the installation directory.
    • Press ENTER to accept the default directory.
    • Type the full path to the installation directory and press ENTER. You are prompted to confirm the installation directory. If correct, type Y and press ENTER.
  6. You are prompted for the type of installation.
    • If you are installing an evaluation copy of the drivers (expires in 15 days), type 1 and press ENTER. Skip to Step 9.
    • If you are installing a licensed or OEM install, type 2 and press ENTER. Proceed to the next step.
  7. You are prompted for the control number that was provided by Progress DataDirect. Type the control number and press ENTER.
    Note: If you were issued multiple product keys, you can type them sequentially, separating the keys with a space. For example: xxxxkey1 xxxxkey2 xxxxkey3.
  8. The installer prompts you for product registration information. Enter your name, your company's name, and the serial number provided by Progress DataDirect; then, press ENTER.
  9. A pre-installation summary provides installation information. You are prompted to accept or change the information:
    • Press ENTER to accept the information and begin the installation.
    • To change the information, type back; then, press ENTER. You are prompted for the information again.
  10. After completion of the installation, a message appears indicating that you have installed the software successfully. This completes the installation.

Refer to the installation log file for a record of any problems that may have occurred during the installation. See Installation Log File for details.