PCRE v2.4 to PCRE v2.5 Upgrade Procedure For Java Customers

Download PDF version of this faq: 2_4 to 2_5 Java_Checklist.pdf

Please also refer to the FAQ titled: Major API Changes from PCRE v2.4 to v2.5
http://www.dynalivery.com/customersupport/faq/2_5API-changes.html

Server

1. Uninstall Parallel Crystal v2.4
   
   
2. Make the following registry edits
   From HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ delete the Mobile Application Servers Inc registry key.
   
   
3. Prerequisite Software for a Parallel Crystal v2.5 Server Installation
   A. Install Sun's Java Runtime Environment (JRE) v1.2 or the full JDK 1.2.2
   B. Install MDAC v2.6 from PCRE CD.
   
   1. Run the PCRE install shield. It will detect the presence of MDAC and if it is not where PCRE expects it to be, it will give you the option to install it or exit from the installation. Install the MDAC and reboot.
   C. Install or update Internet Explorer to version 5.0 or above.
   
   
4. Install PCRE v2.5 from the CD. (see installation guide)
   
   

Client (middle tier)

1. Uninstall Parallel Crystal v2.4
   
   
2. Make the following registry edits
   From HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ delete the Mobile Application Servers Inc registry key.
   
   
3. Prerequisite Software for a Parallel Crystal v2.5 Client Installation
   A. Install Sun's Java Runtime Environment (JRE) v1.2 or the full JDK 1.2.2
   
   
4. Install PCRE v2.5 client libraries only from the CD. (see installation guide)
   
   
5. Change in jar Files
   Confirm that Pcrejavaclient.jar is in the CLASSPATH.
   C:\Program Files\Dynalivery\PCRE\jars\ Pcrejavaclient.jar
   
   Confirm Pcrejavaclient_sunstubs.jar to the CLASSPATH
   C:\Program Files\Dynalivery\PCRE\jars\ Pcrejavaclient_sunstubs.jar