Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Installation Guide for Microsoft Windows

Creating a Response File

To create a response file, first run the installer for a record installation. A response file generated by the installer takes advantage of the installer’s real-time dependency checking and error reporting.

The format of response files resembles that of an .ini file, but response files have the .iss extension. A response file is a plain text file that consists of sections containing data entries. By default, the response file is called Setup.iss and is created in the Windows System directory.


Caution – Caution –

If you are an experienced user of the installer, you might be accustomed to building response files manually. However, this method can cause problems at installation time, configuration time, or server startup time.


ProcedureTo Generate a Response File Using the Installer

  1. At the command prompt, navigate to the directory where the installer is located.

    cd JavaES-install-dir

  2. Use the Setup.bat /r command to create the response file, either in the default location or in the system's Windows folder or in a location you specify.

    Use the /f1 option to specify where the response file is to be created and to provide a name. To avoid unpredictable results. specify an absolute path for the file that has the .iss extension. For example, type:

    Setup.bat /r /f1"C:\Temp\example.iss".


    Note –

    Run \Setup.bat and not \Windows\setup.exe to start the installation.


  3. Proceed with the installation providing the information that you want the silent installer to provide.

    All the data typed and options selected are recorded in the .iss file.

  4. At the end of the installation, the response file is generated.

See Also

The response file is ready for use with the options selected during the record installation. The response file can be edited manually to modify the options recorded. For information about how to edit a response file, see Editing the Response File.

Editing the Response File

After you have generated a response file, you can edit the response file to modify local parameters. These parameters include Administrator User ID, Administrator Password and Retype Password.

When editing the response file, follow these guidelines: