Downloading and Installing FireStorm/DAO
FireStorm/DAO is available to download for Windows, Linux, Unix, and Macintosh OS X. You need the appropriate Java Runtime Environment to install and run FireStorm/DAO. Whichever FireStorm/DAO version you choose to download, you must request an evaluation license key by filling out the FireStorm/DAO download form on the CodeFutures Web site, which is available at the following URL:
/products/firestorm/downloadAfter filling out the download form, you are sent an email containing the location of the downloadable files and a temporary evaluation license key. The objective of the evaluation license key is to provide a good snapshot of the FireStorm/DAO functionality. The number of tables and views from which DAO code can be generated is restricted and a feature that enables specific tables and views to be selected is not activated.
Installing from the Windows Installer
It is recommended that you install FireStorm/DAO to a directory that does not contain spaces in the path. For instance, you should not install FireStorm/DAO into a directory beneath "Program Files" as this can sometimes cause problems, depending on the versions of Windows and Java that you are using.
To install FireStorm/DAO on Windows, double click on the .exe file and follow the installation procedure.
After you have completed the installation, you have the option of starting FireStorm/DAO double clicking on the FireStorm/DAO icon on your desktop.
Installing from the Unix GZIP file
To install FireStorm/DAO from the GZIP file, simply place the GZIP file in the desired installation directory (it is recommended to install to /opt or your home directory) and run the following command:
tar xfz firestorm-2.4.tar.gz
This creates a firestorm-2.4 directory containing all of the product files. You must set the permissions on the firestorm.sh script by running the following command:
chmod +x bin/firestorm.sh
You may now proceed to the next section in the tutorial: Running FireStorm/DAO