User Guide

26 Other Installation Options
Other Installation Options
103-000143-001
August 30, 2001
Novell Confidential
Manual 99a38 July 17, 2001
This chapter contains the following sections:
“Creating a Response File” on page 26
“Using a Response File” on page 27
“Syntax” on page 28
“NetWare Sections and Keys” on page 33
“Performing a Fully Automated Installation” on page 78
“Automating the Installation of Additional Products and Services” on
page 79
“CD Boot and the Response File” on page 87
“Customizing the Installation Using Install Scripts” on page 87
“Performing a Factory Install” on page 90
Creating a Response File
You can create a new response file, or edit one from a previous server
installation.
NOTE: You should take care when using a response file from a previous
installation because it can contain advanced configuration options you don’t want
for your current installation.
Creating a New Response File
1 Open an ASCII editor such as EDIT.
2 Input parameters as described in “Syntax” on page 28.
Editing a Response File from a Previous Server Installation
You can generate a response file from a server installation or upgrade, and then
use it as input for additional server installations or upgrades. Using the
response file from another server installation works best when both servers
have the same hardware configurations.
1 Perform the first server installation, and then reboot the server by clicking
Yes on the closing screen of the installation.
2 Log in to the new server after it has been rebooted.