To create the response file:

Note: The examples provided in the following steps are for Linux platforms only. If you are installing on a different platform, use the commands applicable to your respective platform.
  1. Download the appropriate product file from the Web site into a temporary directory, for example, /tmp.
    • If you are installing an evaluation copy, download the product file from the Progress DataDirect Web site.
    • If you are installing a licensed copy, download the product file from the location provided by Progress DataDirect when you purchased the software.
    Important: Do not download the file to the installation directory that you will specify during the installation.
  2. Switch to the temporary directory containing the product file; then, extract the contents of the product file using the following command:

    tar -xvzf product_filename.tgz

    where product_filename is the name of the tarred product file name.

    The untarred files appear in the temporary directory.

  3. Create the configuration file using the following command:

    ./installer_filename -r  configuration_file

    where

    installer_filename
    is the full name of the installer's binary file you untarred.
    configuration_file
    is the absolute path and file name of the configuration file you want to create.

    The following example creates a configuration file named silent.config in the /opt/tmp directory:

    PROGRESS_DATADIRECT_ODBC_8.0_LINUX_64_INSTALL.bin -r /opt/tmp/silent.config

  4. The Introduction window for the product installation appears window appears. Click Next.
  5. The License Agreement window appears. Make sure that you read and understand the license agreement. To continue with the installation, select the I accept the terms in the License Agreement option; then, click Next.
  6. The Install Directory window appears. In the Where Would You Like to Install? field, type the path, including the drive letter, of the product installation directory or click the Choose... button to browse to and select an installation directory.
    • For 32-bit installations, the default value for the installation directory is:

      /opt/Progress/DataDirect/ODBC_32bit

    • For 64-bit installations, the default value for the installation directory for a is:

      /opt/Progress/DataDirect/ODBC_64bit

    If you do not have /opt directory permissions, the installer program installs the drivers to your home directory by default. For example, the directory for 32-bit installation would be:

    /home_directory/Progress/DataDirect/ODBC_32bit

    where

    home_directory
    is the home directory for the user who is installing the product.

    Verify that you have entered (or selected) the correct installation directory. Then, click Next to continue.

    To restore the installation directory to its default setting, click Restore Default.

  7. When prompted to choose the type of installation to perform, select OEM/Licensed Installation. Click Next and proceed to the next step.
    Note: OEM CUSTOMERS: For information on installing, branding, unlocking, and distributing drivers, refer to the Progress DataDirect for ODBC Drivers Distribution Guide on the Progress PartnerLink website.
    Note: The silent installation method is supported only for OEM/licensed installs.
  8. The Product Registration window appears.
    Product Registration window

    Type the control number that was provided by Progress DataDirect in the Control # field, and click the Validate button. A tree menu of drivers with valid licenses appears in the selection box. You can add one or multiple keys, one at a time.

  9. From the tree menu, select the drivers that you want to install. Drivers that are already installed are listed in the Drivers (Installed) tree and cannot be deselected. To remove installed drivers, you must uninstall the product. For information on uninstalling drivers, see Uninstalling the Product on UNIX and Linux Click Next to continue.
    Note: If you are installing a new version of a currently installed driver, the installer will overwrite the installed driver files with the newer version.
  10. The Product Registration window appears.
    Product Registration window with all fields blank

    Provide the following information:

    1. Type your name and company name in the corresponding fields.
    2. Type the serial number that was provided by Progress DataDirect.

    Click Next to continue.

  11. The Pre-Installation Summary window provides the opportunity to review the information you have entered. When you are satisfied with your installation option selections, click Install to begin the installation.
  12. When the installation finishes, the Install Complete window appears. You may be prompted to restart your system, but it is not required to use the product. Select one of the following options:
    • Yes, restart my system. Select this option if you are ready to restart your system. The installer will restart your system when you exit the program.
    • No, I will restart my system myself. Select this option if you are not ready to restart your system. You will need to restart your system manually before using the product.
  13. Click Done to exit the installer. The configuration file is created in the directory you specified in Step 3.

See Performing a Silent Installation for instructions on running the configuration file.