The ifcli command-line tool runs on any supported operating system. The ifcli tool accepts a build definition XML file as input and invokes the Installation Factory processing engine. The processing engine interprets the XML file, locates the product source files and maintenance packages, and then creates a customized installation package (CIP).
The ifcli tool is also referred to as the command-line interface tool or the command-line invocation tool for the Installation Factory.
The ifcli command creates a build log file that shows whether the customized installation image is produced successfully. When the CIP is not successfully built, examine the trace file to determine what is wrong.
The following files record CIP creation data:
The tracing and logging output and level are configurable as described in the logLevel and traceLevel parameters.
./ifcli.sh -help
./ifcli.sh -buildDef build_definition_file -silent -logLevel log_level -logFile log_file_path_name -traceLevel trace level -traceFile trace_file_path_name
ifcli.bat -help ifcli.bat ?
ifcli.bat -buildDef build_definition_file -silent -logLevel log_level -logFile log_file_path_name -traceLevel trace level -traceFile trace_file_path_name
Using the customized installation package to install the product
Use the Installation Factory installer program for WebSphere Application Server products to install a customized installation package for a WebSphere Application Server product. Each supported product has its own installer program. See the install command for more information.