Setting up a compiler on IBM AIX

For AIX® systems, install a supported compiler and then set compiler parameters before you create and run parallel jobs.

About this task

Complete this task for every engine tier computer where jobs will be recompiled. The compiler settings must be specified for each project that requires them.

1. Install the compiler. For information about supported compilers, see the system requirements.
2. Log into the IBM® InfoSphere® DataStage® and QualityStage® Administrator using an account with administrator authority.
3. Select Projects.
4. For each project listed in the window, complete these steps to update compiler settings so that the transforms can be compiled successfully:
   1. Click the project name, and click Properties.
   2. Click Environment.
   3. Select Parallel > Compiler.
   4. Select APT_COMPILEOPT. In the Value column, change the value to -c -O -q64
   5. Select APT_COMPILER. In the Value column, change the value to /usr/vacpp/bin/xlC_r
   6. Select APT_LINKER. In the Value column, change the value to /usr/vacpp/bin/xlC_r
   7. Select APT_LINKOPT. In the Value column, change the value to -G -q64
   8. Click OK.
   9. Click OK.
5. Click Close.