Appendix A Command Line Options

Table A–1 shows the command line options that can be specified to the Message Queue 4.3 Installer and Uninstaller.

Table A–1 Installer and Uninstaller Options


Option	Description
`-n` `answerFile`	Dry run The Installer or Uninstaller will present its sequence of GUI screens (or text screens if the `-t` option is specified) without performing an actual installation or uninstallation. The user’s actions will be recorded in the specified answer file for later use.
`-t`	Text mode The Installer or Uninstaller will simulate its GUI screens using plain text displayed directly to the terminal window. Keyboard keys (Tab, Return, arrow keys) can be used in place of the mouse to interact with interface elements.
`-s`	Silent mode The Installer or Uninstaller will perform its operations without direct user interaction, under the control of an answer file (specified with the `-a` option).
`-a` `answerFile`	Answer file In silent mode (`-s` option), the contents of the specified answer file will be used to control the operation of the Installer or Uninstaller.
`-h`	Display usage help