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Contents
1 Welcome to RTI Data Distribution Service!
1.1
Why Choose RTI Data Distribution Service? .......................................................................1-2
1.1.1
Reduce Risk Through Performance and Availability ...........................................1-2
1.1.2
Reduce Cost through Ease of Use and Simplified Deployment .........................1-3
1.1.3
Ensure Success with Unmatched Flexibility ..........................................................1-3
1.1.4
Connect Heterogeneous Systems ............................................................................1-4
1.1.5
Interoperate with Databases, Event Engines, and JMS Systems .........................1-4
1.2
What Can RTI Data Distribution Service Do? ......................................................................1-5
2 Installing RTI Data Distribution Service
2.1
Installing RTI Data Distribution Service ...............................................................................2-1
2.1.1
Installing on a UNIX-Based System ........................................................................2-2
2.1.2
Installing on a Windows System..............................................................................2-3
2.2
License Management ...............................................................................................................2-4
2.2.1
Installing the License File .........................................................................................2-4
2.2.2
Adding or Removing License Management ..........................................................2-5
2.3
Navigating the Directories ......................................................................................................2-5
2.4
Selecting a Development Environment.................................................................................2-7
2.4.1
Using the Command-Line Tools on UNIX-based Systems ..................................2-7
2.4.2
Using the Command-Line Tools on Windows Systems .......................................2-8
2.4.3
Using Microsoft Visual Studio .................................................................................2-8
3 Getting Started with RTI Data Distribution Service
3.1
Building and Running “Hello, World”..................................................................................3-1
3.1.1
Step 1: Set Up the Environment ...............................................................................3-2
3.1.2
Step 2: Compile the Hello World Program.............................................................3-6
3.1.3
Step 3: Start the Subscriber .......................................................................................3-8
3.1.4
Step 4: Start the Publisher .........................................................................................3-9
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