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Command line installation

You can also install Veritas products by running the following installation scripts from the command line:

installcmc 

Veritas Cluster Server Management Console 

installfs 

Veritas File System 

installsf 

Veritas Storage Foundation 

installsfcfs 

Veritas Storage Foundation Cluster File System 

installsfdb2 

Veritas Storage Foundation for DB2 

installsfora 

Veritas Storage Foundation for Oracle 

installsfrac 

Veritas Storage Foundation for Oracle RAC 

installvcs 

Veritas Cluster Server 

installvm 

Veritas Volume Manager 

installvvr 

Veritas Volume Replicator 

Before you begin an installation using a command-line script, read the product release notes and installation guide.

Command line options

Product installer command line options lists the options available when using the product installation script. Installation script command usage takes the following form:

installation_script [ system1 system2... ] [ options ]

installation_script can be any product installation script or the product installer. For an initial install or upgrade, options are not typically required.

Product installer command line options

Command Line Option

Function

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 installing using the
-installonly option. 

-enckeyfile encryption_key_file 

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. 

-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.  

-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 user documentation and manual pages. 

-nostart 

Bypasses startup of the product following installation and configuration. 

-patchpath patch_path 

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

-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 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. If not specified, the response file is automatically generated as installerernumber.response. number is random. 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 Solaris operating systems, -rootpath passes
-R path to pkgadd

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

The -rootpath option is not supported on AIX or Linux operating systems. 

-rsh 

Specify this option when you want to use RSH and RCP for communication between systems instead of the default SSH and SCP. The -rsh option requires that systems be preconfigured so that commands between systems execute without prompting for passwords or confirmations. 

-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. 

Log files

After every product installation, the installer creates three text files:

The name and location of each file is displayed at the end of a product installation, and are always located in the /opt/VRTS/install/logs directory. It is recommended that you keep the files for auditing, debugging, and future use.


Using the installation log file

The installation log file contains all commands executed during the procedure, their output, and errors generated by the commands. This file is for debugging installation problems and can be used for analysis by Veritas Support.


Using the response file

The response file contains the configuration information that you entered during the procedure. You can use the response file for future installation procedures by invoking an installation script with the responsefile option. The response file passes arguments to the script to automate the installation of that product. You can edit the file to automate installation and configuration of additional systems.


Using the summary file

The summary file contains the output of the product installation scripts. This file shows the products that were installed, the location of the log and response files related to a particular installation, and messages displayed at the end of installation. You can use the summary file to prepare for running Veritas software following installation.