Running the installer in silent mode

Before you begin

An example ARSystem-ini-template.txt file contains all of the options that you can use for silent installation. You can find the ARSystem-ini-template.txt file in the <InstallerDirectory>\Disk1\utility folder.

To run the installer in silent mode

1. Using the worksheets in Completing-the-installation-spreadsheet as a guide, edit the options in the ARSystem-ini-template.txt file, ensuring that you include the appropriate -P, -J, or -A option:

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   As you edit the ARSystem-ini-template.txt file, apply the following guidelines:

   • Remove the comment (#) markers.
   • To use an encrypted password, use the -J passwordOption= option.
   • In UNIX environments, ensure that no Ctrl+M characters appear in the ARSystem-ini-template.txt file.
   • Enter Yes for the BMC_EULA_ACCEPT parameter:
     ## BMC EULA Accept
     -J BMC_EULA_ACCEPT=Yes
2. To set the installation mode (install/upgrade) in the ARSystem-ini-template.txt file, edit the BMC_ARSYSTEM_INSTALL_OPTION as follows:
   • -J BMC_ARSYSTEM_INSTALL_OPTION=Install (for fresh installation)
   • -J BMC_ARSYSTEM_INSTALL_OPTION=Upgrade (for upgrade)
3. Run the installer with the -i silent option:
   • (Windows) setup.exe -i silent -DOPTIONS_FILE=c:\path\to\ARSystem-ini-template.txt
   • (UNIX) ./setup.bin -i silent -DOPTIONS_FILE=/path/to/ARSystem-ini-template.txt

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Example-options-txt-file

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