Verify Perl installation

The version of Perl may have changed since this guide was published. See the Infor Software Compatibility Matrix for Lawson Products on Infor Concierge for updates to supported versions.

Use the steps below to install and verify Perl.

Note: For new installations, Infor recommends you install the 5733-OPS version of Perl. If you are upgrading from an earlier installation, you may still use the CPAN version of Perl. However, the instructions below are for an installation of the 5733-OPS version. See previous versions of the Lawson Core Technology Installation Guide for CPAN Perl installation instructions.
  1. Install 5733-OPS from IBM Approved Site.
    Note: Ensure Option 7 Tools is updated with the latest PTF.
  2. Remove the old Perl link in /QOpenSys/usr/bin if it exists. From QShell (qsh), type:

    rm /QOpenSys/usr/bin/perl

  3. Create a symbolic link to the new Perl version so it is accessible from your $PATH. From QShell (qsh), type:

    ln -s /QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/OPS/tools/bin/perl /QOpenSys/usr/bin/perl

  4. Verify the installation. Exit QShell (F3) and then go back in to QShell (qsh). Type one of the following commands:

    /QOpenSys/usr/bin/perl -version

    If the installation was successful, you should see:

    This is perl 5, version 22, subversion 0 (v5.22.0) built for os400-thread-multi