Install or Upgrade the Engine on UNIX or Linux

About this task

Use this procedure to install or upgrade the engine.

If you previously installed version 3.0 or later of the engine, you can upgrade to this version by installing over the existing files. If you upgrade the engine, the passphrases and port definitions are maintained as well as configuration and log files. All adapter definitions created in the previous version can be used in the new installation.

To install or upgrade an engine on UNIX or Linux:

Procedure

  1. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the Sterling Secure Proxy installation file.

    Refer to the following table to identify the file to install the engine on your operating system:

    Hardware

    File

    IBM System p5 and IBM Power System

    SSP.Vxxxx.AIX.tar

    HP Integrity system with Intel Itanium processor

    SSP.Vxxxx.HP_IA.tar

    x64 for Linux (64-bit)

    SSP.Vxxxx.Linux.tar

    zLinux 64-bit

    SSP.Vxxxx.Linux_s390.tar

    Sun SPARC system

    SSP.Vxxxx.SolarisSPARC.tar
    Microsoft Windows server SSP.Vxxxx.Windows.zip
    Note: Log on to the UNIX system with the privileges required to install software.
  2. Type the following command to retrieve the Sterling Secure Proxy engine, CM, and perimeter server installation files from the archive: 
    tar xvf SSP installation file
  3. Type the name of the engine installation file for your platform and press Enter.
  4. Read the terms of the license agreement. At the end of the agreement, type Y at the prompt.
    Note: If you type N you will decline and terminate the installation. In some environments, you might have to terminate the installer by pressing CTRL + C to exit to the command line.
  5. Select the license type for this installation: Production or Non-Production.
  6. For a new installation, perform the following steps:
    1. When prompted for the installation location, press Enter to accept the default directory or specify a different directory.
    2. Accept the default value 63366 for the engine listen port or specify a different port. Record the engine listen port on the Startup Worksheet, and press Enter.
    3. Type a passphrase and press Enter. You need this passphrase in the future.
    4. Retype the passphrase and press Enter.
  7. For an upgrade, perform the following steps:
    1. Specify the directory where the previous version is installed and press Enter. A prompt displays the directory and a message indicating that the Sterling Secure Proxy installation already exists.
    2. Type C to continue.
  8. Review the pre-installation summary, and press Enter.
  9. Press Enter. The command prompt is displayed.
Parent topic: Install or Upgrade Sterling Secure Proxy on UNIX or Linux