Performing a silent installation

Database Loader and WebSphere Partner Gateway can be installed and uninstalled without either a GUI or user interaction through what is called a silent install. A silent installation is particularly useful when installing components with the same settings on multiple systems, using software distribution products, or when a graphical environment is not available.

To install the Database Loader or WebSphere Partner Gateway silently, follow these steps:

  1. Log in as root administrator.
  2. Open a command line on the machine on which you want to install the code.
  3. Navigate to the location of the installation executable. For example:
    cd DBLoader

    or

    cd hub
  4. Enter the command below that is specific to your platform:

    For Linux, enter:

    ./setupLinux -options "<options file name>" -silent

    For AIX, enter:

    ./setupAIX -options "<options file name>" -silent

    For Solaris, enter:

    ./setup -options "<options file name>" -silent

    Where <options file name> identifies the file that contains the option values the installer will use.

The Installer runs without any user interaction or GUI. When the installation is complete, the installer returns to the command prompt.

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