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Following error is occurring when I'm trying to install IBM informix ids.12.10.FC12TL.macosx64.dmg in my MacBook (Runs HighSierra)

Error while trying to install IBM Informix

Last login: Sat Oct 27 22:15:35 on ttys000
/Volumes/ids.12.10.FC12TL.macosx64/ids_install ; exit;
Macbooks-MacBook-Pro:~ isharakularatna$ /Volumes/ids.12.10.FC12TL.macosx64/ids_install ; exit;
Preparing to install...
Extracting the installation resources from the installer archive...
Configuring the installer for this system's environment...

Launching installer...

Unrecognized option: -d64
Error: Could not create the Java Virtual Machine.
Error: A fatal exception has occurred. Program will exit.
logout
Saving session...
...copying shared history...
...saving history...truncating history files...
...completed.

[Process completed]

Also I checked the java version and whether the java compiler is working with javac command, it shows both are working fine, Appreciate your help to resolve this issue.

Result of java -version

Macbooks-MacBook-Pro:~ isharakularatna$ java -version
java version "10.0.2" 2018-07-17
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment 18.3 (build 10.0.2+13)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM 18.3 (build 10.0.2+13, mixed mode)
Macbooks-MacBook-Pro:~ isharakularatna$
Ishara Kularatna
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The d64 flag is obsolete and doesn't work any more starting with JDK-10. It is marked as deprecated in JDK-9 but still functions. The current version is already JDK-11.

For more information see the article
Obsolete java options -d32, -d64 in jdk-10 affect scripts domain.sh, standalone.sh, appclient.sh.

You need to either get a newer version of IBM Informix (if available) or go down in JDK versions.

The curious point here is that d64 is said to apply only to Solaris, which is an additional reason to verify your Informix version.

harrymc
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  • I will try with downgrading my JDK version, but this installation came with .dmg format which supports to MacOS X installations. Also it was provided from official IBM - Informix web site. I will check and post if the status – Ishara Kularatna Oct 27 '18 at 17:45
  • Still same result after downgrading to JDK8 / JRE 8, are there any other suggestions – Ishara Kularatna Oct 27 '18 at 18:11
  • Try the commands `java -d32 -version` and `java -d64 -version`. As long as they both not work, the Java version you have does not support that switch. IBM informix, [reported](https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24009130) as last modified on August 4, 2014, may not be usable in your environment. – harrymc Oct 27 '18 at 18:28
  • Yes you are correct, Both options did not work and gives an error as "Unrecognized option: -d64 Error: Could not create the Java Virtual Machine. Error: A fatal exception has occurred. Program will exit." – Ishara Kularatna Oct 28 '18 at 12:56
  • I don't know for which combination of OSX/Java was created that dmg, but it's certainly not advisable to adapt your system for it. There are other databases which are current, for example MySQL. – harrymc Oct 28 '18 at 13:02
  • Yes, but this time I have to work with IBM informix since there is an urgent request. I was trying to simulate using my PC, I will try with linux distribution. Thanks for the help so far ! – Ishara Kularatna Oct 28 '18 at 13:58
  • I suggest using a virtual machine, so as not to destroy your system. If this answer has helped in your problem, you might mark it as accepted. – harrymc Oct 28 '18 at 15:30
  • Yes, Sure I will do as soon as possible, Thanks for following up ! – Ishara Kularatna Oct 28 '18 at 15:47