Install Database Security sensor on HP-UX platform

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Database Security sensor is installed on an HP-UX platform using a DEPOT file.

  1. Download the appropriate depot.bin installation file for sensor for HP-UX platform from the Downloads site.

  2. Extract the package and locate the installation file.

    The installation file name specifies the version and build of the software in the format: mfedbs.sensor-<version#>-<build#>.<architecture>.depot.bin

  3. Copy the sensor installation file to the database host server.

  4. Log on as the root user, then run this command to install the sensor:

    sh <installation file path>/mfe-dbs-sensor-<version#>-<build#>.<architecture>.depot.bin

    Optional parameters:

    Usage: sh <installation file path>/mfedbs.sensor-<version#>-<build#>.<architecture>.depot.bin [-x] [-s] [-h] [-R]

    -h Display help message.

    -x Extract only. Do not proceed to install or update the software.

    -s Silent. Do not prompt for anything.

    -R Installation root path.

  5. When prompted, enter the Database Security server’s IP address and listening port.

  6. Run this command to start the service:

    /sbin/init.d/mfe-dbs-sensor start