Sources of Perl
Consider these factors when you are deciding which version of Perl to install and use with Product Master.
You can use the Perl that is:
- Typically installed by default with your operating system,
- A commercially distributed Perl such as ActiveState ActivePerl, or
- You can create a custom installation of Perl in the home directory for your IBM® Product Master user
| Sources of Perl | Root access | C Compiler | Perl modules | Installation portability | Technical experience that is required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplied with the operating system | Required | Required if you are installing modules from source; specifically, the C
compiler that is provided by the operating system is required. The full C compiler is not
included as part of the operating system (except on Linux®),
and must be purchased separately.
Note: Except for Linux, which includes the GCC C compiler, all other operating systems require you to purchase the C compiler separately:
|
Required modules that are not installed by default. | Limited, must install within operating system | Minimal, because generally part of operating system |
| Commercially distributed | Not required if you are installing in the home directory for theProduct Master user | Not required | All required modules are installed by default. | Self-contained. Can be reinstalled on other servers. | Minimal, due to ease of installation |
| Installed in the Product Masterhome director | Not required for Perl, but is required temporarily for the GNU utilities. | Required, but built by using the freely available GNU compiler. Can instead use the C compiler for the operating system, if you prefer. | All are included. | Self-contained. Can copy the installation directory to similar servers that have an identical PATH that is used on each server. | Moderate. Experience building from source is highly recommended. |