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Administering Satellites Guide and Reference


What is a Response File?

The first step in any type of distributed installation is to create a response file. A response file is an ASCII file that can be customized with the setup and configuration data that will automate an installation. You would normally enter the setup and configuration data during an installation, but with a response file, the installation can proceed without any intervention.

A response file specifies such configuration and setup parameters as the destination directory, and the products and components to install. It can also be used to set up the following settings:


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