In this section, we provide platform-specific instructions for installing your LACSLink database. The LACSLink data must be kept in synch with the USPS ZIP + 4 data. Please note that the LACSLink database has a 120-day expiration cycle. Databases expire on the following schedule.
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Database Month |
Expiration |
|---|---|
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January |
April 30 |
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February |
May 31 |
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March |
June 30 |
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April |
July 31 |
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May |
August 31 |
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June |
September 30 |
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July |
October 31 |
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August |
November 30 |
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September |
December 31 |
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October |
January 31 |
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November |
February 28 |
|
December |
March 31 |
To install the LACS database in an IBM i environment:
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From the Work With Jobs screen, press F20 to access Database Functions.
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From the Database Functions screen, select option 2: Install Database.
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On the Install CODE-1 Plus Databases screen, enter Y "Install LACSLink database?"
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Specify an install source of C for CD/DVD or I for IDS (downloaded). LACS should be installed into the same library as your US Postal Database.