Sun Java Enterprise System 2005Q4 Installation Guide for UNIX

ProcedureTo Run the Installer in Silent Mode

Steps
  1. Open a terminal window on the host where you want to install the Java ES components.

  2. If you are not logged in as root, become superuser.

  3. Navigate to the directory where the installation program is located.


    cd installer-directory
    
  4. Start the installer with the following options:


    ./installer -nodisplay -noconsole -state statefile
    

    where

    -nodisplay

    Suppress the graphical display. 

    -noconsole

    Start the installer in silent mode, suppressing the user interface. 

    -state

    Use the specified state file as input to a silent installation. 

    statefile

    Specify an absolute or relative pathname to a state file. 

    Silent installation can be lengthy, depending on the number and type of components that you are installing. While the installer is running, you can monitor its progress by examining changes to the installation log.