Installation on MAXDB

Hello Experts

I am new to installation of SAP system on MAXDB.

I am planning to install Netwaever2004s on Linux and MAXDB.

Do we need to install any MAXDB software before stsrting SAPINST.(In case of orace we install Oracle client software)

Because in Installation guide on netwaver 7 SR2. No where it is mentioned.

Please guide me.