Windows: Installing Tivoli Storage Manager in silent mode

You can install the IBM® Tivoli® Storage Manager server in silent mode without any user interaction.

Before you begin

A silent installation can use response files for data input. The input directory, which is in the directory where the installation package was extracted, contains the following sample response files to install, update, and uninstall Tivoli Storage Manager:

• install_response_sample.xml
• update_response_sample.xml
• uninstall_response_sample.xml

You can use these sample files as they are or you can customize them to suit your needs. It is optimal to use the sample response files. These sample files contain instructions and default values to help you avoid any unnecessary warnings.

On test servers only: Use the following command to bypass prerequisite checks such as the operating system and the required memory. Do not issue this command on a production server.

For new installations, issue the following command:

 install.bat -s -acceptLicense -vmargs "-DBYPASS_TSM_REQ_CHECKS=true"

Otherwise, update the following file to add the -DBYPASS_TSM_REQ_CHECKS=true flag. The dash in the -DBYPASS_TSM_REQ_CHECKS=true flag is required and must be added on a new line after the -vmargs flag.

..\Installation Manager\eclipse\tools\imcl.ini

1. Create a response file, or use one of the sample response files, such as install_response_sample.xml or update_response_sample.xml.
2. Start the silent installation, by issuing the following command from the directory where the installation package is extracted:

   Option	Description
   Installing the software from a downloaded package file or DVD media:	To start the installation with a custom response file, issue the following command, where response_file is the response file path, including the file name: install.bat -s -input response_file -acceptLicense