Automate an Installation

The NetWare* 6.5 or OES NetWare server installation can be automated using a response file. This is often referred to as a "silent" or "unattended" installation.

NetWare Response Files
Installing and upgrading to the NetWare 6.5 or OES NetWare operating system software is easier and more flexible when using a response file. When used with the graphical server installation, a response file allows you to:

A response file is a text file containing sections and keys (similar to a Windows** .INI file). If you use a response file, the NetWare 6.5/OES NetWare server installation reads the installation parameters directly from the response file, replacing the default installation values with response file values.

The installation program accepts the values as they appear and continues to the next installation screen. Because the installation program receives all the required information from the response file, you are able to skip the entire sequence of installation screens.

Response File Generator
To launch the Response File Generator utility, click the following link:

For detailed instructions, see "Automating the OES for NetWare Installation with a Response File" in the OES for NetWare Response File Installation Guide.

 

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