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Step 4. Set Up Path Environment Variables

Step 4. Set Up Path Environment Variables

To successfully load PowerExchange executable files and shared libraries at run time, edit the path and library path environment variables on the Linux or UNIX system to point to the directories where the files and libraries are installed.

Also, set the PWX_HOME environment variable so that PowerExchange can locate various run-time components.

The following table lists the Linux and UNIX environment variables that you need to set:

Variable	Platform	Example
PWX_HOME	All	PWX_HOME=/usr/pwxuser/v`vrm`
PATH	All	PATH=/usr/pwxuser/v`vrm`
LIBPATH	AIX	LIBPATH=/usr/pwxuser/v`vrm`
LD_LIBRARY_PATH	Solaris	LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/usr/pwxuser/v`vrm`
LD_LIBRARY_PATH	Linux	LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/usr/pwxuser/v`vrm`

To verify that the environment variables are correct, log off and log in again.

Installing PowerExchange on Linux or UNIX

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Karl Roembke - November 15, 2022

What the heck does /usr/pwxuser/vvrm refer to? What is vvrm?

A more meaningful example would be PWX_HOME = <>

Is this what you mean by /usr/pwxuser/vvrm?

Informatica Documentation Team - November 15, 2022

Hi Karl,

The example path should be a real-world example of a PowerExchange installation path, which it's not. The vvrm represents the letter v followed by the PowerExchange version, release, and modification level (see Step 1 of this install process). In the table, the same example is provided for all of the env variables. I expect that once is enough. I've updated the topic in the 10.5.3 Installation and Upgrade Guide here: https://docs.informatica.com/data-integration/powerexchange-for-cdc-and-mainframe/10-5-3/installation-and-upgrade-guide/installing-and-upgrading-powerexchange-on-linux-and-unix/performing-a-full-installation-on-linux-or-unix/installing-powerexchange-on-linux-or-unix/step-4--set-up-path-environment-variables.html

Thanks for your input,
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