Installation Methods
Three methods of installation are available:
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Graphical (interactive)—The installation program prompts you using a sequence of graphical screens. This is the default method when you invoke the installation program without options:
./bundle_filename
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Command-line (interactive)—The installation program prompts you using a sequence of command-line prompts and messages. To activate the interactive command-line mode, invoke the installation program using the console option:
./bundle_filename -console
Use the command-line interface when installing:
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On a remote servers, using the Telnet terminal emulation protocol
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On “headless” systems without display devices
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In hardened Solaris environments
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Silent mode—The installation program reads installation parameters from a supplied configuration file. See Installing in Silent Mode for more information on generating the configuration file.
The setup command allows you to specify the method of installation, and allows you to create a configuration file for silent installation. The syntax is:
bundle_filename [-console] [-savestate config_file] [-silent config_file] [-javahome java_home_dir] [-h || -help]
Table 1–1 describes the command options.
Table 1–1 Options for Installation|
Option |
Description |
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Runs the installation using the command-line method. |
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Runs the installation in silent mode. Installation parameters are read from an existing installation configuration file. This option is mutually exclusive with the savestate option. The installation configuration file path must be explicitly provided; there is no default file path. Refer to Installing in Silent Mode for further specifics on silent mode installation and the installation configuration file. |
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Runs the installation using either the graphical or command-line method and creates an installation configuration file based on this installation. This option is mutually exclusive with the silent option. If you do not specify this option, no installation configuration file is created. |
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java_home_dir |
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Displays the available command-line arguments for the installation command. |
Table 1–2 identifies the command for each installation method.
Table 1–2 Installation Commands|
Installation Method |
Installation Command |
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Graphical interface (default) |
./bundle_filename |
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Command-line interface |
./bundle_filename -console |
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Graphical interface for creating configuration file for silent mode installation |
./bundle_filename -savestate config_file |
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Silent mode based on an existing installation configuration file |
./bundle_filename -silent config_file |
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Display available Command-line arguments for the setup command |
./bundle_filename -help |
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