Preparing to install Informix and client products

You must prepare your system before you start the installation process and ensure that you have sufficient authority to perform the installation.

About this task

Log in as root user or as a user with root privileges before performing a root installation. If you start the installation application without root privileges, you can perform a non-root installation.

Preparation for installation encompasses some of the following tasks. Exactly which tasks you must complete depends on your operating system, host computer environment, and your installation preferences.