informatica install in windows7

Officially Informatica PowerCenter version 8.6 is not supported by Microsoft Windows 7 Operating System. However with the help of some hacks, I have successfully installed Informatica PowerCenter 8.6 on windows 7.
I will describe entire process of Installation step-by-step.
Important point: Informatica PowerCenter 8.6.0 is not compatible with Windows 7. If you just install the server, you won’t be able to run it in most of the case.
Solution:- Add server bin directory to PATH variable of your computer.
If installation directory is C:\Informatica\PowerCenter8.6.0
path of bin directory will be C:\Informatica\PowerCenter8.6.0\server\bin
You need to add this value in PATH variable.
How to set the windows path in Windows 7
Step1:- Change compatibility of install.exe to Windows XP SP3.
Server install.exe can be found at following path:-
….PowerCenter_8.6.0_SE_for_Windows_32bit\pc86_win32_x86\Server\Windows\Disk1\InstData\VM\install.exe
Right click on install.exe –> Compatibility tab –> Check box for Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 3).
Step2:- Launch install.bat by double clicking on it.
….PowerCenter_8.6.0_SE_for_Windows_32bit\pc86_win32_x86\install.bat
Step3:- After a few moments, installation wizard will be launched. In the first screen, it will prompt you to select the language.

Step4:- Next screen is the welcome screen. Say –> Next.

Step5:- If you are installing Inforamtica PC 8.6 first time, select Install option. In case of upgrade from 8.1.1, 8.5 or 8.5.1, select upgrade to PowerCenter 8.6

Step6:- License key.
It is the time to provide a valid license key to Installation wizard. You can find this key in installation cd.

Step7:- Say –> Next

Step8:- Say –> Next

Step9:- Provide Installation directory.

Step10:- HTTPS configuration.
This configuration will enable secure communication between Admin console and Service manager.
If you are not an advanced user, don’t think too much about this option at this moment. Just let it be like this image.

Step11:- If firewall is enabled in the OS, it may prompt you to allow access for Java.
No need to worry much at this moment, Just click “Allow access”.

Step12:- Now installation wizard will start actual process. It may take about one minute. You will be having screens like..



Nothing to worry. Just wait and watch.
Step13:- Its time to create a new domain. I assume that this is the first installation of Informatica PowerCenter 8.6 on your Windows 7 OS.
Select –> Create New Domain.

it may take a moment of two for configuration.
Again say –> Next.

Step14:- Provide database connection for domain configuration metadata.
I have used Oracle database 10g Express edition (XE) for metadata.
Provide userid/password/Connection string/Service name/URL.

Now “Test connection”. If everything is fine, you will get a message like:-

Step15:- Information for PowerCenter domain.
Enter Domain name, Node name, Domain user name & Password of your choice.
Domain host name:- either machine name or localhost (assuming local installation).

Click on Advanced Configuration.

If you are not an advanced user, I will suggest you to not to change anything here. Just say –> OK
Step16:- Wait for a moment.Configuration is going on behind the screen.

Step17:- This will be last Step in Informatica PowerCenter 8.6 server installation on Windows 7 operating system.
If you want to run Informatica Services under a different user account, check the box and provide credentials.
Else uncheck the box.
Note:- In my case, I wanted to run informatica services under my userid of laptop, I unchecked this box.

Step18:- Once you click Next, you will get Post-installation Summary screen, saying that Installation status is successful.

This last status Screen will be having some messages like:-
Administration Console URL : http://lenovo-PC:6001/adminconsole
Domain Name : Domain_RIT_Infa86
Gateway Host Name : lenovo-PC
Administrator User Name : admin
Node Name : node01_RIT_Infa86
Node Port Number : 6001
These are useful information. Save them for future use.
Now you say –> Done
Step19:- Finally one last screen appears.

Don’t take any action. It will be automatically disappeared.
So, Now you have successfully installed Informatica PowerCenter 8.6 server on your Windows 7 machine. Now its time to Install Informatica PowerCenter 8.6 Client on WIndow 7.