Installation command line options

The install arguments described in this topic enable the install to run in four different modes: GUI mode, console mode, accessibility mode, and silent mode. The install arguments also allow you to record and use a response file.

GUI (AWT) mode

The GUI mode, also known as the AWT (Abstract Window Toolkit) mode, is the default mode of install, with no install arguments. Enter the following at a command line:
InstallSetup [-awt]
where awt is optional and only required if the GUI mode is not the default install mode.

Console mode

The console mode is usually used when a GUI is not available, but it can also be used when a GUI is available. Enter the following at a command line:
InstallSetup -console -is:javaconsole

Accessibility mode

Accessibility mode provides additional audible information for visually impaired users, and can be used as an alternative command line for running in console mode. Enter the following at a command line:
InstallSetup -accessibility

Silent mode

In the silent mode of install there is no user input, except when a response file is used. Silent install is recommended for automated install over a large number of identical systems. Enter the following at a command line:
InstallSetup -setup

Recording a response file

Response files are used to feed options, made during an interactive GUI or console install, into a silent install run. To record a response in a console install, enter the following at a command line:
InstallSetup -option-record responsefile -console -is:javaconsole
where responsefile is the full path and file name of the response file.
To record a response in a GUI install, enter the following at a command line:
InstallSetup -option-record responsefile
where responsefile is the full path and file name of the response file.

A sample response file is provided in the sample-scripts directory of root cd image directory

Using a response file

To feed recorded options, made during an install, into a silent install, enter the following at a command line:
InstallSetup -options responsefile -silent
where responsefile is the full path and file name of the response file.

Generating a response file template

The response file template does not contain preset install options, and is generated to allow you to edit it for later use. The file can be generated without running the complete install. To do this, enter the following at a command line:
InstallSetup -options-template responsefile
where responsefile is the full path and file name of the response file.
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