The installer generates an environment file containing critical path variables. You must source this file before interacting with the database tools: source /opt/sap/SYBASE.sh Use code with caution.
Ensure that all files in the installation directory are owned by the sybase user and that the sybase user has write permissions on the destination folder and the temporary directory. Also verify that the installation script is executable ( chmod +x setup.bin ).
Windows (installer/GUI):
If you are working over a terminal connection without graphical capabilities, execute the installer with the console flag: ./setup.bin -i console Use code with caution.
Set a secure password for the System Administrator ( sa ) account.
This is often due to missing X11 libraries or an incorrect monitor resolution. Ensure all required X/Motif libraries are installed, or switch to console mode:
Have your license file (if not using the Developer Edition).
sudo groupadd sybase sudo useradd -g sybase -m -s /bin/bash sybase sudo passwd sybase Use code with caution. Step 2: Create the Directory Structure
SAP no longer offers a free Developer Edition of ASE 15.7. It was officially discontinued after the release of ASE 16.0 SP03 in 2017. Legacy installers are often only available via third-party archives, and any use of such copies should be strictly limited to legacy system maintenance or offline sandbox environments. For any new project or production use, you should strongly consider moving to SAP ASE 16.0 SP04 or a newer version , which can be accessed via an official evaluation trial from SAP.
Increase the shared memory maximum ( kernel.shmmax ) in /etc/sysctl.conf .
Click next on the welcome screen. Select your geographic region, read the license agreement, and click I Agree .
The installer generates an environment file containing critical path variables. You must source this file before interacting with the database tools: source /opt/sap/SYBASE.sh Use code with caution.
Ensure that all files in the installation directory are owned by the sybase user and that the sybase user has write permissions on the destination folder and the temporary directory. Also verify that the installation script is executable ( chmod +x setup.bin ).
Windows (installer/GUI):
If you are working over a terminal connection without graphical capabilities, execute the installer with the console flag: ./setup.bin -i console Use code with caution.
Set a secure password for the System Administrator ( sa ) account. sybase ase 157 download install
This is often due to missing X11 libraries or an incorrect monitor resolution. Ensure all required X/Motif libraries are installed, or switch to console mode:
Have your license file (if not using the Developer Edition). Also verify that the installation script is executable
sudo groupadd sybase sudo useradd -g sybase -m -s /bin/bash sybase sudo passwd sybase Use code with caution. Step 2: Create the Directory Structure
SAP no longer offers a free Developer Edition of ASE 15.7. It was officially discontinued after the release of ASE 16.0 SP03 in 2017. Legacy installers are often only available via third-party archives, and any use of such copies should be strictly limited to legacy system maintenance or offline sandbox environments. For any new project or production use, you should strongly consider moving to SAP ASE 16.0 SP04 or a newer version , which can be accessed via an official evaluation trial from SAP. This is often due to missing X11 libraries
Increase the shared memory maximum ( kernel.shmmax ) in /etc/sysctl.conf .
Click next on the welcome screen. Select your geographic region, read the license agreement, and click I Agree .