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Installation Script Options

The following options are available when using the product installation script. For an initial install or upgrade, options are not usually required.

Available 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.