system1 system2...

Specifies the systems on which to run the installation options. A system name is required for all options. If not specified, the command prompts for a system name.

- configure

Configures the product after installation.

- enckeyfile encryption_key_file

Specifies the location of a file containing the key to decrypt encrypted passwords stored in response files. See the -responsefile and the -encrypt options.

- encrypt password

Encrypts password using the encryption key provided with the -enckeyfile option so that the encrypted password can be stored in response files.

-hostfile full_path_to_file

Specifies the location of a file that contains a list of hostnames on which to install.

- installpkgs

Displays all product packages in correct installation order. Output can be used to create scripts for command line installs, or for installations over a network. See the requiredpkgs option.

- installonly

Installs packages, but does not configure the product.

- keyfile ssh_key_file

Specifies a key file for secure shell (SSH) installs. This option passes -i ssh_key_file to every SSH invocation.

- license

Registers or updates product licenses on the specified systems.

- logpath log_path

Specifies a directory other than /opt/VRTS/install/logs as the location where installer log files, summary files, and response files are saved.

- noextrapkgs

Additional packages can be installed so that you can upgrade to another Symantec product simply by installing a new license. The noextrapkgs option bypasses installation of extra product packages to simplify future maintenance updates.

-nohapkgs

Limits the list of Storage Foundation packages to exclude the Veritas Cluster Server packages.

- nolic

Allows installation of product packages without entering a license key. Licensed features cannot be configured, started, or used when this option is specified.

- nooptionalpkgs

Bypasses installation of optional product packages such as manual pages.

- nostart

Bypasses startup of the product following installation and configuration.

- pkgpath package_path

Designates the path of a directory that contains all packages to install. The directory is typically an NFS-mounted location and must be accessible by all specified installation systems.

- precheck

Performs a preinstallation check to determine if systems meet all installation requirements. Symantec recommends doing a precheck before installing a product.

- requiredpkgs

Displays all required product packages in correct installation order. Optional packages are not listed. Output can be used to create scripts for command line installs, or for installations over a network. See installpkgs option.

- responsefile response_file

[ - enckeyfile encryption_key_file]

Automates installation and configuration by using system and configuration information stored in a specified file instead of prompting for information. The response_file must be a full path name. You must edit the response file to use it for subsequent installations. Variable field definitions are defined within the file.

The -enckeyfile option and encryption_key_file name are required with the -responsefile option when the response file contains encrypted passwords.

- rootpath root_path

Specifies an alternative root directory on which to install packages.

On HP-UX operating systems, -rootpath passes -I path to swinstall.

- rsh

Specify this option when you want to use RSH and RCP for communication between systems instead of the default SSH and SCP.

See Configuring secure shell (ssh) or remote shell before installing products.

-security

Enable or disable Symantec Product Authentication Service in a VCS cluster that is running. Install and configure Root Broker for Symantec Product Authentication Service.

You can specify this option with the installvcs, installsf or installsfcfs scripts.

For more information about Symantec Product Authentication Service in a VCS cluster, see the Veritas Cluster Server Installation Guide.

-serial

Specifies that the installation script performs install, uninstall, start, and stop operations on each system in a serial fashion. If this option is not specified, these operations are performed simultaneously on all systems.

-timeout timeout_value

Specifies the timeout (in seconds) that the installer uses for each command it issues during the installation. The default timeout is set to 600 secs. Use the -timeout option to override the default value.

- tmppath tmp_path

Specifies a directory other than /var/tmp as the working directory for the installation scripts. This destination is where initial logging is performed and where packages are copied on remote systems before installation.

-verbose

Displays details during installation of product depots. By default, the installation displays only a progress bar.