Before you install
Follow these steps before installing Contenta Server.
- Installation overview
Always back up your systems before installing software. - Installing Java
- Defining Oracle character sets
Defining accented characters. - Installing Oracle server software
Oracle Server software must be installed on the database server before you install Contenta on your servers or workstations. Refer to the Platform Requirements document for the exact version of Oracle that is supported with this version of Contenta. - Requesting the Contenta license file
The license manager may require that you obtain a new license file from SDL. - Required configuration information
Certain environment variables must be set in the pdm.cshrc and pdm.cshrc.ora files to properly install and configure the Contenta server. Obtain the following information before beginning the Contenta server installation.