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How do I install the Empower Client application on a node? - WKB78778

Article number: 78778

OBJECTIVE or GOAL

Install the Empower Client application on a node.

ENVIRONMENT

  • Empower 3

PROCEDURE

See the appropriate Installation and Configuration Guide for detailed instructions on installing the Empower Client application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

General Actions:

1. Ensure you have the Empower media before performing an installation

Some Empower installations would require a Feature Release, Service Release and Hot Fix updates therefore you would need the cumulative discs for each release eg installing FR5 SR4 HF1 you will need 3 discs.

Ensure you have the correct Driver Pack Media covering all drivers installed on the Client. Note: Install Waters Driver Pack after any 3rd party drivers.

2. Follow pre-requisites in the appropriate  Installation and Configuration Guide (found on Waters.com)

3. Install as local administrator.

4. Copy TNS names file (c:\Empower\Oracle\oracleClient\Nework\Admin) and save for later.

If Uninstalling:

5. Uninstall all Drivers using Waters Driver Pack Deployment Program.

6. Uninstall any 3rd party drivers that did not install in step 4 using remove programs in Windows Control panel.

7. Uninstall Empower using FR deployment program.

8. Delete node from Empower using another Client.

9. Install Empower using FR deployment program. Reboot.

10. Follow up with installs of any required SR or HF. Reboot

11. Run Verify Files and ensure last line = No changes detected.

12. Install 3rd Party drivers if any. Reboot.

13. Install Waters Driver Pack using DP deployment program. Reboot.

14. Run Verify Files and ensure last line = No changes detected.

15. Copy TNS Names from step 4 to c:\Empower\Oracle\oracleClient\Nework\Admin

16. Log in to Empower on new Client, and set time zone to add node to Empower network.

 

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