If you are connecting via SSH, you might need to export your DISPLAY variable to enable the graphical interface. For headless servers, use the method by pointing to a response file: ./setup.bin -f /path/to/responsefile.txt -i silent .

Follow the wizard:

The installation process differs slightly between Windows and Unix/Linux environments. ASE 15.7 uses a graphical installer (GUI) or a console mode (text-based).

The Windows installation is more straightforward, primarily relying on the InstallShield wizard.

Install required packages (example for RHEL/CentOS):

Allocate files or raw partitions for your master device ( master.dat ), system procedure device ( sysprocs.dat ), and system auditing device. Ensure these paths point to dedicated storage drives.

Ensure you download the Developer Edition or Express Edition for Linux . The production licenses require a paid contract. The developer edition installs a fully functional ASE server limited to 2 CPU sockets, 2 GB of RAM, and a maximum database size of 10 GB – more than sufficient for learning and testing.

Since this version is older, security requires extra attention:

If installing on a Linux environment, you must install specific compatibility libraries before running the installer: