IBM DB2 Everyplace Sync Server Administration Guide Version 7 Release 2 Modification 1


Setting up the Palm OS emulator

The Palm OS emulator is available for download from the Palm OS Web site at:

http://www.palmos.com/dev/tech/tools/emulator/

After downloading the emulator, unzip the files to a directory.

The Palm OS emulator requires a ROM image file to run. You can obtain ROM image files from Palm by joining the Palm Solution Provider Program or you can download a ROM image from your Palm OS device. For information on the Palm Solution Provider Program, visit www.palmos.com/dev/. To transfer a ROM image from your Palm OS device:

  1. Use the install tool included with your Palm OS device to install ROM Transfer.prc and then synchronize with the Palm OS device to install this program. The ROM Transfer.prc file is included with the Palm OS emulator.
  2. Place the Palm OS device in the HotSync cradle that is connected to your Windows workstation.
  3. Start the Palm OS emulator by running Emulator.exe.
  4. Click Download in the Palm OS emulator window.
  5. Complete the transfer of the ROM image by following the instructions displayed by the Palm OS emulator.

After you have a ROM image, configure the emulator to test synchronization.

Configuring the Palm OS emulator

The Palm OS emulator allows you to test Palm OS applications using your workstation. After you have installed the Palm OS emulator and obtained a ROM image, configure the Palm OS emulator and IBM Sync. To configure the Palm OS emulator:

  1. Start the Palm OS emulator.
  2. Click the New push button in the Palm OS emulator window.
  3. Select the Device, Skin, and RAM Size for the Palm OS emulator. The Device type must be the compatible with the ROM image you obtained.
  4. Click the Browse push button and select the ROM image you obtained.
  5. Click OK. The Palm OS device emulation begins.
  6. Right click on the Palm OS emulator window and select Install Application/Database --> Other. Alternatively, you can drag and drop or copy and paste the files to the Palm OS emulator window.
  7. Install the following applications from the DB2 Everyplace installation directory:
    \SyncServer\Clients\PalmOS\imsaconfig.prc
    \SyncServer\Clients\PalmOS\imsadb2e.prc
    \SyncServer\Clients\PalmOS\imsafile.prc
    \SyncServer\Clients\PalmOS\isyncl.prc
    \SyncServer\Clients\PalmOS\isynce.prc
    \SyncServer\Clients\PalmOS\isyncui.prc
    \SyncServer\Clients\PalmOS\PBSPkcs11.prc (only for encryption support, Palm OS 3.3 or later required)
    \SyncServer\Clients\PalmOS\wbxmllib.prc
    \DB2e\Clients\PalmOS\DB2eCat.prc
    \DB2e\Clients\PalmOS\DB2eCLI.prc
    \DB2e\Clients\PalmOS\DB2eComp.prc
    \DB2e\Clients\PalmOS\DB2eRunTime.prc
    \DB2e\Clients\PalmOS\qbe\qbe31.prc
    

    PBSPkcs11.prc is only needed for encryption support and requires Palm OS Version 3.3 or later.

  8. Right-click on the Palm OS emulator and select Reset. The Palm OS emulator resets.
  9. Right-click on the Palm OS emulator and select Settings --> Properties.
  10. Select Redirect NetLib calls to host TCP/IP.
  11. Click OK. The Properties window closes.
  12. Next, you need to configure IBM Sync with the DB2 Everyplace Sync Server information. SeeConfiguring IBM Sync.


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