Response files
A response file is an XML file that contains data required to complete installation operations silently.
IBM Installation Manager uses response files to complete installation operations silently. You can record a response file by recording preferences and installation actions in Installation Manager in user interface mode. Alternatively, you can create a response file manually using the documented list of response file commands and preferences. You can use one response file to install, update, or uninstall multiple products.
Using a response file, you can do almost any action that you can perform using Installation Manager in wizard mode. For example, with a response file you can specify the location of the repository that contains the package, the package to install, and the features to install for that package. You can also use a response file to modify installed packages, to apply updates, and to apply a license.
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- Before recording a response file
- Record a response file with Installation Manager
- Create a response file manually
- Modify a response file to install a package and Installation Manager
- Response file commands
- Silent installation preference keys
- Use response files to install, update, modify, roll back and uninstall software
- Run Installation Manager with a response file in wizard mode
- Sample response files