Installing iSeries Access for Windows on multiple PCs

 

There are several ways to install iSeries™ Access for Windows^® on multiple PCs without repeating all of the steps of the initial installation and setup. Additionally, you can restrict users' access to functions by selecting which components to include in an installation.

Notes:

1. For information about install considerations, see Installing iSeries Access for Windows on the PC.

2. Only users with administrator authority can perform installations, service pack updates, and upgrades to new releases. You can use the Windows Scheduled Tasks feature with remote access to allow your users to do installations, service pack updates, and upgrades without administrator privileges.

The following items describe several common installation methods.

• Creating and using a tailored installation image of iSeries Access for Windows
  Creating a tailored installation image for installations across your network lets you control which iSeries Access for Windows components your users can install.

• Creating your own installation CD-ROM
  To create your own CD-ROM to install iSeries Access for Windows, create a tailored installation image and then write the image to a CD.

• Performing a silent installation of iSeries Access for Windows
  A silent install is one that does not require any user interaction. If you create a response file that contains a record of your responses to prompts during an installation, you can use this response file to control silent installations.

• SMS switch
  You can include the installation in a .bat file containing multiple commands. Use the SMS switch to prevent the Setup.exe from closing before the setup is complete.

 

Parent topic:

Installing iSeries Access for Windows on the PC