Getting Started

Installation

Before you can define, load, and access a database, you must have an operational CA IDMS environment.

To create an operational CA IDMS environment, you install CA IDMS from an integrated installation media supplied by CA. The media contains the programs and files required to install all purchased CA IDMS system software products under each supported operating system.

Note: For information about installation procedures, see the CA IDMS Installation Guide for your operating system.

Runtime Components

The CA IDMS runtime environment you install includes the following:

Program libraries containing the CA IDMS/DB and CA IDMS/DC or CA IDMS UCF products
System dictionary
Application dictionary
Sample database
CA IDMS/DC or CA IDMS UCF system. This system is a starter system which you can modify to meet the needs of your environment.