There are ten steps to complete for a full installation of CONNX. It is not necessary to complete all steps in order to use CONNX.
Step 1 - Installation Checklist and System 
                           Requirements
                  This step helps verify the information, 
                  media, hardware, 
                  and software needed 
                  to install CONNX.
               
Step 2 - Install CONNX Administrator
                  This step installs the CONNX administrator 
                  and client software on a computer.
               
Step 3 - Install CONNX JDBC Server and 
                           Client
                  This step installs the CONNX 
                     JDBC server and client software on a computer.
               
Step 4 - Install CONNX OpenVMS Server
                  This step installs the CONNX 
                     server software on your OpenVMS system. The server software is required 
                  when using Rdb, DBMS, and RMS databases. This step is not necessary for 
                  all other databases.
               
Step 
                           5 - Install IBM Mainframe-compatible Server
                  This step installs the CONNX server software on your z/OS or VSE server. 
                  The server software is required when using VSAM or IMS files. This step 
                  is not necessary for all other databases.
               
Step 6 - Install Adabas Server (IBM mainframe only)
This step installs the Adabas SQL Gateway server component, also known as CONNX for Adabas, on your z/OS mainframe. It is not required for Windows or UNIX operating system installations.
Step 7 - Install C-ISAM, DISAM, or Micro Focus Server (for UNIX only)
This step installs the CONNX C-ISAM, DISAM, or Micro Focus server software on your selected system. This step is not necessary for all other databases.
Step 8 - DB2 Host Configuration
This step describes host configuration for IBM mainframe-compatible servers.
Step 9 - Post-Installation Checklist
This step assists in configuration of the CONNX client, administrator, and server software.
This step activates the CONNX license(s) and enables the product for use.