EDN InterBase / Deployment Feed - Technical Articles http://edn.embarcadero.com/articles/interbase/deployment 2013-05-18T17:11:28-07:00 1 Licensing and Installation of InterBase 7 Roland Appel http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/1879.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/33616 2006-08-03T00:00:00-07:00 2006-08-03T00:00:00-07:00 This whitepaper should give you assistance to purchase the right licenses, help with the the registration and give tips and tricks during installation Install/Uninstall hangs when using PC Anywhere Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/32980 2005-02-16T09:43:18-08:00 2005-02-16T09:43:18-08:00 Hangs are a result of PC Anywhere incompatabilities with Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Documentation for RDB$USERS Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/32981 2005-02-16T00:00:00-08:00 2005-02-16T00:00:00-08:00 RDB$USERS is new system table introduced in InterBase 7.5 Registration file error: License is in use by another instance of InterBase Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/32916 2005-01-13T00:00:00-08:00 2005-01-13T00:00:00-08:00 This errors when you attempt to use the same BORLAND.LIC file simultaneously in more than instance of InterBase IBINSTALL.DLL not updated with InterBase 7.5 Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/32909 2005-01-12T00:00:00-08:00 2005-01-12T00:00:00-08:00 IBINSTALL.DLL allows you to build your own native install on Windows ibxml.dll deployed to interbase\bin with InterBase 7.5 Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/32912 2005-01-12T00:00:00-08:00 2005-01-12T00:00:00-08:00 In previous versions it was deployed to the windows\system32 directory MAX_THREADS defaults to 1000000 Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/32851 2004-12-16T10:41:11-08:00 2004-12-16T10:41:11-08:00 The optimal setting for MAX_THREADS on single CPU systems is 1 Version of MSVCRT.DLL included with InterBase 7.1 Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/32813 2004-12-02T09:28:16-08:00 2004-12-02T09:28:16-08:00 FAQ: Version of MSVCRT.DLL included with InterBase 7.1 Using an InterBase 7.5 database with InterBase 7.x fails Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/32766 2004-11-09T00:00:00-08:00 2004-11-09T00:00:00-08:00 InterBase 7.5 introduces a new ODS (11.2) and databases created or just touched by InterBase 7.5 may not be used with InterBase 7.0 or 7.1. InterBase with Windows XP SP2 Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/32532 2004-08-11T00:00:00-07:00 2004-08-11T00:00:00-07:00 XP SP2 turns on the Windows firewall and disables all ports by default. You need to enable port 3050. Converting the trial install into a server install Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/32348 2004-05-12T00:00:00-07:00 2004-05-12T00:00:00-07:00 Before InterBase 7.1, it was quite easy to convert the trial to a full server install. Now it isn't so easy. Workarounds for Memory Leak in Some Versions of Microsoft Windows afd.sys file Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/30362 2003-09-10T00:00:00-07:00 2003-09-10T00:00:00-07:00 afd.sys, which is part of the TCP/IP stack in Microsoft Windows, contains a memory leak in many versions of the driver. InterBase 4.x and earlier licenses to no longer be generated effective Jan 1,2004 Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/30222 2003-07-15T00:00:00-07:00 2003-07-15T00:00:00-07:00 While Borland has not sold or supported InterBase 4.x or older since March 2001 , we have generated licenses for customers who needed them. We will discontinue generation of InterBase 4.x and older licenses effective Jan 1, 2004. Deadlock errors: cause and resolution Ben Matterson http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/506.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/30213 2003-07-14T12:53:35-07:00 2003-07-14T12:53:35-07:00 What causes deadlock errors and how to handle them. internal gds software consistency check (cannot find tip page (165)) Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/30208 2003-07-11T00:00:00-07:00 2003-07-11T00:00:00-07:00 This error can occur on a read only database after many transactions How to use InterBase with Multiple Processors and Multithreaded applications Aaron Ruddick http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/542.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/30131 2003-06-24T00:00:00-07:00 2003-06-24T00:00:00-07:00 Information about InterBase with Multiple Processors and Multithreaded applications and tips to get good performance. InterBase 7.1 DataType to InterClient 4.0 Type mappings Aaron Ruddick http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/542.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/30104 2003-06-13T00:00:00-07:00 2003-06-13T00:00:00-07:00 Datatype bindings between InterBase and Java types Two servers at once? Ben Matterson http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/506.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/29892 2003-03-31T00:00:00-07:00 2003-03-31T00:00:00-07:00 The feasibility of running multiple InterBase servers. Known Causes of Corruption in InterBase Databases Craig Stuntz http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/2023.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/29515 2003-03-04T09:15:32-08:00 2003-03-04T09:15:32-08:00 InterBase is, in general, a very stable database server and corruption is rare. When corruption does occur, then, it is important to determine the cause of the corruption. This article describes circumstances that can cause corruption. InterBase Performance Monitor 1.1 Released Craig Stuntz http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/2023.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/29632 2003-03-04T09:14:21-08:00 2003-03-04T09:14:21-08:00 InterBase Performance Monitor provides a user-friendly interface for InterBase 7's performance monitoring and administration features. You can easily watch and control who is using resources on your InterBase server. Batch file that detects for connection problems Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/29776 2003-02-13T00:00:00-08:00 2003-02-13T00:00:00-08:00 Batch file that only works on NT, 2000 or XP which hopes to identify simple connection problems Batch file to add the InterBase 7 patch Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/29538 2003-01-15T00:00:00-08:00 2003-01-15T00:00:00-08:00 A simple batch file to automate the installation of the InterBase 7 server patch on Windows InterBase 7 JDBC Type 4 Driver Install FAQ Aaron Ruddick http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/542.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/29284 2002-11-14T00:00:00-08:00 2002-11-14T00:00:00-08:00 How to install and/or migrate to InterClient 3.0 New InterBase 7.0 licenses Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/29228 2002-10-30T00:00:00-07:00 2002-10-30T00:00:00-07:00 A description of the three new licenses introduced in InterBase 7. Cannot drop system table. Ben Matterson http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/506.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/29183 2002-10-15T09:47:23-07:00 2002-10-15T09:47:23-07:00 Attemtping to drop a user created table results in this error. What is an InterBase user? Ben Matterson http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/506.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/28422 2002-02-20T16:37:59-08:00 2002-02-20T16:37:59-08:00 A discussion of the meaning of "user" versus "connection" in InterBase. InterBase 6.5 on Windows XP Tom Gardner http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/122.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/28142 2001-12-18T00:00:00-08:00 2001-12-18T00:00:00-08:00 InterBase and Windows XP "Fast User Switching" and "System Restore" problems and workarounds. Understanding the IBReplication Licensing Model Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/28029 2001-11-14T00:00:00-08:00 2001-11-14T00:00:00-08:00 Different licenses must be placed on servers, this document gives you a simple explanation Simultaneous connections per single user license in version 6.x Tom Gardner http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/122.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/27313 2001-05-11T00:00:00-07:00 2001-05-11T00:00:00-07:00 A USER is a connection to the database, either local or remote Custom installation of Interbase 6.0 Justin Swett http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/548.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/27153 2001-03-29T00:00:00-07:00 2001-03-29T00:00:00-07:00 My installer for Interbase 6.0 gets an error during installation, "Unable to Copy File". How to add an evaluation license with InterBase 6 Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/27053 2001-03-12T00:00:00-07:00 2001-03-12T00:00:00-07:00 Evaluation licenses allow full access to InterBase 6 for 90 days TIBLicensingService component not found on Component Pallet. Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/27041 2001-03-09T00:00:00-08:00 2001-03-09T00:00:00-08:00 TIBLicensingService is not installed on the IBX component pallet, but may used if created dynamically. InterBase 5.5 Embedded Installation Guide Borland Developer Support http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/541.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/26386 2000-09-27T00:00:00-07:00 2000-09-27T00:00:00-07:00 This document is a guide for InterBase developers who want to include the InterBase software in the installation of vertical applications on the Wintel Platform. Troubleshooting and Recovering from Database Corruption Borland Staff http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/46.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/26128 2000-08-05T00:00:00-07:00 2000-08-05T00:00:00-07:00 Diagnosing and Repairing Database Corruption Troubleshooting InterBase Connection Errors Borland Staff http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/46.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/26130 2000-08-01T00:00:00-07:00 2000-08-01T00:00:00-07:00 How to Diagnose Connection Rejected & Connection Refused Errors Statement failed, SQLCODE = -902 cannot attach to password database Borland Staff http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/46.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/25124 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 The license file is missing or incorrect. Installing an InterBase Internet access license Borland Staff http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/46.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/25130 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 How to install an InterBase Internet access license When does InterBase return allocated memory to the operating system? Borland Staff http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/46.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/25135 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 The memory is returned when the database server is restarted Error Message: statement failed -902 operating system directive semget failed. Borland Staff http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/46.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/25155 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 Increasing the system available sephaphores may resolve the problem Error Message: statement failed sql code -104, lock manager out of room Borland Staff http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/46.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/25156 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 Increasing shared memory may resolve the problem Specifying protocol with the connection string syntax Borland Staff http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/46.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/25169 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 Connection strings for various protocals Stopping and Starting the InterBase Server with NT's, AT scheduler Borland Staff http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/46.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/25173 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 How to automate a shutdown of the InterBase Server nightly. How do I start and stop the InterBase server on Windows NT Quinn Wildman http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/93.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/25174 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 How to shutdown / start the server manually. How to start and stop the InterBase server on UNIX platforms. Borland Staff http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/46.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/25175 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 How to shutdown / start the server manually. How do I start and stop the InterBase 4.2 server Windows 95 Borland Staff http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/46.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/25176 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 How to shutdown / start the server manually. How do I configure semaphore on SCO UNIX Borland Staff http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/46.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/25179 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 Requires editing the isc_config file Installing and Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol on Windows95 Borland Staff http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/46.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/25189 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 How to install the TCP/IP protocol for Windows 95 Installing and Configuring TCP IP on Windows NT v4.0 Borland Staff http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/46.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/25203 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 The following instructions show how to install the TCP/IP protocol<BR> and get it up and running. Error: cannot format message 14:0, message text not found Borland Staff http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/46.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/25221 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 Possible causes:<ul><li>Improper installation of a new kit when previous version kit exists</li><li>Interbase.msg file is corrupted.</li><li>Wrong interbase.msg file (because of situation described above</li></ul> InterBase licensing Borland Staff http://gp.codegear.com/authors/edit/46.aspx http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/25233 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 2000-07-24T00:00:00-07:00 Various licensing questions