This appendix describes how to perform a silent Tivoli Storage Manager installation. A silent installation runs unattended; the installation does not require monitoring or dialog box input. Silent installation is configured using the Setup program from the command line interface. You can use the silent installation method to ensure a consistent configuration if you are installing TSM on multiple computers with identical hardware.
For example, if you have multiple Tivoli Storage Manager servers in different locations, you can produce and distribute a CD containing the same silent installation package for each server. You can also place a silent installation package on a file server for distribution over a network.
This appendix contains the following sections that describe how to use the silent installation function: