Linux: Installing IBM Spectrum Protect in silent mode
You can install or upgrade the server in silent mode. In silent mode, the installation does not send messages to a console but instead stores messages and errors in log files.
Before you begin
To provide data input when you use the silent installation method, you can use a response file.
The following sample response files are provided in the input directory where
the installation package is extracted:
- install_response_sample.xml
- Use this file to install the IBM Spectrum Protect™ components.
- update_response_sample.xml
- Use this file to upgrade the IBM Spectrum Protect components.
These files contain default values that can help you avoid any unnecessary warnings. To use these files, follow the instructions that are provided in the files.
If you want to customize a response file, you can modify the options that are in the file. For information about response files, see Response files.
Procedure
What to do next
- If errors occur during the installation process, the errors are recorded in log
files that are stored in the IBM® Installation
Manager logs
directory, for example:
- /var/ibm/InstallationManager/logs
- After you install the server and components, and before you customize it for your use, go to the IBM Support Portal. Click Downloads (fixes and PTFs) and apply any applicable fixes.
- After you install a new server, review Taking the first steps after you install IBM Spectrum Protect to learn about configuring your server.