Contents

1

About This Guide

Additional Information

Cadence Installation Quick Reference

InstallScape User Guide

Release-Specific Information

Customer Support Contact Information

Online Technical Support

Customer Training

General Information

2

About Cadence Installation Software

Software Delivery

Installing Software Online

Important Reminders

3

Before You Begin the Installation

4

Installing Products into a New Hierarchy

Creating the Tools Link (if required)

5

Installing Additional Products into an Existing Hierarchy

Protecting Your Production Environment

Creating the Tools Link (if required)

6

Updating an Existing Hierarchy

Protect Your Production Environment

Updating the Existing Hierarchy

Creating the Tools Link (if required)

7

Advanced Installation Topics

Automating an InstallScape Installation

8

Overview of Software Configuration

About License Servers

About Your Work Order and License File

Installing and Configuring Licensing with InstallScape

Default and Customized Licensing

Licensing Tips

Overview of User Environment Configuration

Overview of Client Workstation Configuration

9

Troubleshooting

Cannot locate device

Inconsistent encryption code for feature

Incompatible installation information in filename (cdsInstPlat)

Parameter list is too long

Device busy

Cannot locate /usr/lib/X11

Problems with tar

cds_root: Command not found.

Product fails to install properly

Solaris does not mount the DVD automatically