Installing the GIM client on a Windows server
Learn how to install the GIM client for Windows using either an interactive installer or a silent installation. Instructions are also provided for uninstalling the GIM client.
About this task
There are currently two types of installers for the GIM client based on your GIM client version. Version 10.1.2 and earlier use build numbers through r89755, while version 10.1.3 and beyond uses build numbers starting from 10.2.30.5. Please pay attention to your GIM client version and build numbers as you go through these instructions.
Installing the GIM client using an interactive installer: GIM client version 10.1.2 or older
A wizard is provided to help you install the GIM client on each database server.
Procedure
- Place the GIM client installer on the database server, in any folder.
- Run the setup.exe file to start the wizard that installs the GIM client. The setup.exe file is located in the Windows_GimClient folder.
- Follow and answer the questions in the installation wizard.
What to do next
Installing the GIM client using an interactive installer: GIM client version 10.1.3 and newer
A wizard is provided to help you install the GIM client on each database server.
Procedure
- Place the GIM client installer on the database server, in any folder.
- Run the setup.exe file to start the wizard that installs the GIM client. The setup.exe file is located in the GIM-Installer-10.2* folder.
- Follow and answer the questions in the installation wizard.
What to do next
Installing the GIM client using silent installation: GIM client version 10.1.2 or older
If you prefer, you can install the GIM client from the command line instead of using the wizard.
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Procedure
What to do next
Installing the GIM client using silent installation: GIM client version 10.1.3 or newer
If you prefer, you can install the GIM client from the command line instead of using the wizard.