Zend Updater

The Zend Updater allows you to configure all aspects of your Zend Core system, and lets you download and install Updates and additional components.

By default, the Zend Updater is located at:
Unix/Linux/Mac: /usr/local/Zend/Core/setup/ZendUpdater.

Windows: Start | All Programs | Zend Core | Zend Updater.

Zend Updater

The Zend Updater allows you to carry out the following actions:

Change GUI Password - Change the password defined in the installation process.
Update Zend Core - Displays a list of options regarding Zend Core Updates and component configuration.
Uninstall Zend Core - Removes Zend Core and all its components from your system. Only available in Linux/Unix/Mac.
Support Tool - Allows access to the Support Tool which gathers system information in order to improve Zend Core Support.
Configure Web Server - Allows the selection of the Web Server to be used with Zend Core.
Only available in Linux/Unix/Mac.
Install Additional Components - Displays a list of optional additional components that can be installed.
Exit - Exits the Zend Updater.

Change GUI Password

Allows you to change your password for accessing the Zend Core Administration Web GUI.

You must restart your web server after changing your password.

See 'Changing your GUI Password' under the 'Getting Started' topic for more information.

Update Zend Core

The 'Update Zend Core' option provides you with easy access to Updates, Zend Update Package Installation, Rollback management capabilities, component deletion and Zend Network configuration.

Update Zend Core

The 'Update Zend Core' menu includes the following options:

View Available Updates - Displays a list of available Updates and allows you to install them. Select the required update(s) and click OK to install.

Note:

You must be registered for a Zend Support Subscription (Silver, Gold or Platinum) in order to have access to Updates.
For more on Zend Support Subscriptions, and to register, see the Zend Core Support page at http://www.zend.com/en/products/core/support.

See 'Updating Online' in the 'Updating Zend Core' Chapter of the Zend Core User Guide for more on installing Updates through the Zend Updater.

Install Zend Update Packages - Allows you to install Zend Update Packages which you have downloaded from the Zend Update site. Zend Update Packages are files containing a set of the latest Updates available from the Zend Update page, located at http://www.zend.com/en/products/core/updates.

Note:

See 'Updating Offlline' in the 'Updating Zend Core' chapter of the Zend Core User Guide for more on installing Updates through the Zend Updater.

Erase Components - Allows you to delete Zend Core components, including libraries and extensions. If you have chosen to delete a component which other installed components are dependent upon, a prompt will appear asking for confirmation of the components' deletion.
Configure Zend Network Settings - Allows you to specify/edit your Zend Support Network User ID and Password and to configure your proxy server.
You only need to configure a proxy server if you use a proxy server to connect to the internet.

Note:

The configured proxy server must not be one that requires authentication.

You must enter a Zend Support Network User ID and Password in order to be able to find and install Updates using the Zend Updater.

Note:

For more on Zend Support subscriptions, and to register, see the Zend Core Support page at http://www.zend.com/en/products/core/support.

Rollback - Allows you to implement a Rollback. Rollbacks will delete Updates and revert your Zend Core back to a previous state.
For more information, see the 'Rollbacks' section under the 'Updating Zend Core' chapter in the Zend Core User Guide.
Delete Rollback Information - Removes Rollback information to increase disk space.
For more information, see the 'Rollbacks' section under the 'Updating Zend Core' chapter in the Zend Core User Guide.

Uninstall Zend Core

Completely removes Zend Core and all its components from your system.

Only available under Linux/Unix/Mac Operating Systems.

To uninstall Zend Core on Windows, use the 'Add or Remove Programs' option in your Control Panel.

Support Tool

The Zend Support Tool is a tool for gathering information about your system configuration and setup. This tool allows the Zend Support Team to solve problems in a more comprehensive and efficient way.

Support Tool File Location

To create a file containing the above system information which can be sent to the Zend Support Team, specify the destination directory where the file will be created and click OK.

After the file is created it can be sent to Zend Support if the need for support arises.

See Appendix A - Support Tool Information for a complete list of the information collected by the Support Tool.

Note:

For more on Zend Support programs, and to register to the Zend Network, see the Zend Core Support page at http://www.zend.com/en/products/core/support.

Configure Web Server

Under Unix/Linux/Mac Operating Systems, you can choose the Web Server to be used with Zend Core by selecting an installed Apache package.

Apache Package Selection

Note:

Apache versions 2.0 onwards must be compiled in prefork mode.

To configure your Web Server for use with Zend Core:

Select one of the existing detected Apache installations (if available)
-Or- select to specify your web server's location and enter the location of your apachectl script.
The following message will then appear (the message will vary slightly according to your settings):

Apache server Detection Method

Select Yes for your Apache server configuration to be automatically detected.
Selecting this option will cause all running web servers using the specified Apache to stop.
You will be prompted to confirm you Apache startup command.
Select No to manually select your Apache configuration.
Selecting this option will NOT interrupt your Web Servers and will restart only the selected Apache.
If you choose this option, enter your Apache configuration file location in the following dialog:

Apache Configuration File Location

Click OK to continue.
Your Apache settings will be detected and displayed.

Apache Settings

Edit the settings if necessary and click OK.

Your Apache Server will be configured for use with Zend Core.

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Install Additional Components

Allows you to install components which were not installed during the initial Zend Core installation.

Note:

To install additional components 'offline', please contact the Zend Support team.

The options are:

Install/Update Zend Framework - Zend's high-quality open source Framework. See http://framework.zend.com for more details.

Install MySQL - The MySQL 5 database (Not available for Mac).
Install IBM DB2 Express-C (Not available for Mac).
DB2 9.1.2 is a leading edge hybrid data server capable of supporting both relational and pureXML storage. New features increase performance and scalability for both XML and relational data. DB2 Express-C is a no-charge edition of DB2.
See http://www-306.ibm.com/software/data/db2/express for more information.
Install IBM RTCL / IBM DB2 Client - The IBM Runtime Client Light. This improves connectivity with DB2 Universal Database servers.

Note:

Under Linux/Unix Operating Systems, the IBM Runtime Client Light is dependent on the libstdc++.so.5 library. If you do not have this library, download and install the 'compat-libstdc++-33-3.2.3-61' package before attempting to install the IBM DB2 Client.
(Not available for Mac).

Install Oracle IC - Oracle Instant Client Libraries. (Not available for Mac).
These are necessary for connecting to your Oracle Database via the oci8 and pdo_oci extensions.
See http://www.php.net/manual/en/function.oci-connect.php for information on using the oci_connect function to connect to your Oracle database.
Zend Core's Bundled Apache (Only available on Linux/Unix/Mac) - The Apache Server available with Zend Core. To configure Zend Core for use with an existing Apache server, select the 'Configure Web Server' option on the Zend Updater menu. (See 'Configure Web Server', above, for more information.)