For your computer's operating system, review each of the following topics to get started with the installation.
On Windows
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Prepare the Installation on Windows Computers
Review general guidelines to prepare for the installation, which include configurations that your computer might need before the installation.
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Preinstallation Checklist for the SAP MaxDB Agent on Windows
Review agent specific guidelines to prepare for the installation, such as gathering the information that you must provide during the installation.
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Select the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment.
 
On UNIX
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Prepare the Installation on UNIX, Linux, and Macintosh Computers
Review general guidelines to prepare for the installation, which include configurations that your computer might need before the installation.
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Preinstallation Checklist for the SAP MaxDB Agent on UNIX
Review agent specific guidelines to prepare for the installation, such as gathering the information that you must provide during the installation.
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Select the installation method that is most appropriate for your environment.
 
After you complete the installation,
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Review the required permissions. For more information, see Database Group and Folder Permissions.
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Change permissions as needed. For more information, see Changing UNIX Groups and Permissions on UNIX Clients.
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Perform the configuration procedures. For more information, see SAP MaxDB Configuration.