Installing silently

Use IBM Installation Manager to run a silent install of a Rational product. When you run a silent install, the Installation Manager interface is not available. Installation Manager uses a response file that contains commands required to install the product package.

About this task

You can install, update, modify and uninstall product packages using a silent install. When you complete the silent install, you can use an existing response file or record a new one using Installation Manager. See the these technotes to download sample response files for Rational ClearCase and ClearQuest products. For more information and instructions for recording a response file, see Working in silent mode in the Installation Manager Information Center.
Important: If you start the silent install using the launchpad program, Installation Manager is installed for you. If you are not using the launchpad installer, you must install Installation Manager before you can silently install a product package.

Procedure

To complete a silent installation of Installation Manager followed by product package installation, complete the following tasks:

  1. Run a silent install of Installation Manager using the Installation Manager installer.
  2. Obtain a copy of the product response file and update it for your environment. If you want to record a response file using Installation Manager, see the Installation Manager information center for instructions.
  3. Run a silent install of the Rational product using the Installation Manager.

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