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Editing siebel.ini Files for Unattended Installation

Before starting unattended installation, you must modify portions of the siebel.ini file for the main installer, as described in the procedure that follows. After you finish the installation, you can perform configuration in GUI mode, as described later in this guide.

NOTE:  In siebel.ini files, the value $(Slipstream)=no contains a variable and should not be modified. The value means that means that the parameter applies if the Siebel product is not being installed using slipstream installation. For more information about slipstream installation, see About Installing Siebel Releases and see the applicable Maintenance Release Guide on Siebel SupportWeb.

To modify the siebel.ini file for the main installer

1. Using a text editor, modify the appropriate siebel.ini file for the installer for the appropriate product. The locations of siebel.ini files are shown below.

   NOTE:  Make a copy of each siebel.ini file you plan to modify, and save it in a unique location that identifies the module it pertains to. Preserve these copies in case you may need them for later reference.

   • Siebel Enterprise Server. Windows\Server\Siebel_Enterprise_Server\siebel.ini.
   • Siebel Web Server Extension. Windows\Server\Siebel_Web_Server_Extension\siebel.ini.

     CAUTION:  When you modify a siebel.ini file, make sure that you enter the correct values, because your entries are not validated by the installer.

2. In the siebel.ini file, locate the [Dialog] section and set all keys to no, except the ones beginning with Uninst, to disable all prompts.
3. Locate the [Behavior] section and set Silent to yes. This logs all errors instead of displaying them.
4. Locate the [Defaults.Windows] section and set RootDirectory to the product installation root directory.

   CAUTION:  The path specified must be a network drive mapped to a drive letter. If you attempt to install to a location specified using an unmapped network drive, the installer may be unable to locate files it needs to proceed and may fail.

   NOTE:  If you are installing a full product installation, specify the location where you will install the product. If you are installing a patch, specify the location of the existing installation to which you are applying the patch. For more information about patch installation, see the Maintenance Release Guide for the release.

5. Locate the [Defaults.ProductSelection] section and set those products you want to install to yes.
6. Locate the [Defaults.LanguageSelection] section and set the languages you want to install to yes. For example, if you want to install both U.S. English and French, then include the following lines:

   [Defaults.LanguageSelection]
   ENU = yes
   FRA = yes

7. Locate the appropriate [RunAfter] section for the siebel.ini file you are updating, and set configuration keys. You set these keys to specify that the Siebel Software Configuration Wizard will not be invoked when installation is complete.

   For example, set the following keys:

   • Siebel Enterprise Server

   [RunAfter.Windows]
   ConfigGateway = no
   ConfigServer = no

   • Siebel Web Server Extension

   [RunAfter]
   Config.SWSE.windows = no

   NOTE:  After installing in unattended or console mode, to configure the individual modules controlled by these keys, you must run the configuration through the shortcuts created on the system during installation. For example, to configure Siebel Gateway Name Server, choose Start > Programs > Siebel Enterprise Server Configuration 7.8 > Gateway Name Server configuration. See also Launching the Siebel Software Configuration Wizard.