Installing Advanced Message Security on AIX

We can install Advanced Message Security component on AIX platforms using either system management interface tool (SMIT) or the command line.

Parent topic: Installing AMS on Multiplatforms

Installing using SMIT

Procedure

1. Log on as root.
2. Change the directory to the location of the installation packages.
3. Start the system management interface tool (SMIT). The system management menu is displayed.
4. Select the required SMIT window using the following sequence:

   Software Installation and Maintenance
   Install and Update Software
   Install Software
   

5. Enter the directory location of the installation package.
6. Press F4 to list the software in the SOFTWARE name option.
7. Select the mqm.ams.rte and press Enter.
8. Accept the default setting for the remaining options and press Enter.

Results

Advanced Message Security has been installed successfully.

Installing using command line

Procedure

1. Log on as root.
2. Set your current directory to the location of the installation file. The location might be the mount point of the DVD, a network location, or a local file system directory.
3. Run the following command:

   installp -a -c -Y -d. mqm.ams.rte
   

   Note the period, signifying the current directory, following the -d parameter.

Results

Advanced Message Security component has been installed successfully.