INSTALLING


Running a Notes silent install or upgrade using optional arguments

You can use optional command line arguments when running a Notes® install or upgrade from the MSI command line.

Optional command line arguments are described in the following table.

For examples of MSI command line arguments ADDFEATURES, REMOVEFEATURES, and SELECTINSTALLFEATURES, see Performing a Notes silent install or upgrade on Windows.


The /v indicates that the "/qb+" parameters are passed to MsiExec. The /qb+ instructs MsiExec to run in silent mode.

Table 1. MsiExec command line arguments and usage descriptions
Optional command line argumentsDescription and useAttached kit exampleShared network drive example
-sUnpackages the attached install kit silently.-s /v"/qb+"Does not apply
-aPasses all arguments to the file that is being launched.

Note: From a Web kit, the -a parameter passes all command line arguments to the embedded install kit.

Note: For DVD media kit (setup.exe or setup.sh), the -a parameter creates an admin image.

-a /v"/qb+"Does not apply
/aAdministrative installation.-a /a/a
/s

Note: Always place a blank space immediately after the /s.

For attached kit, does not display the dialog box that prompts the user to input the location to which the files are to be installed. By default, the files are placed in the user's TempDir\NotesInstall

For shared network drive, does not display the Install Shield initialization box.

-a /s/s
/vPasses arguments to MSIexec. All arguments entered following the argument /v apply to MSIexec.-a /v"xxxx"

Where xxxx = any optional argument.

/v"xxxx"

Where xxxx = any optional argument.

/qSets the interface level. For example, /qn indicates no user interface displays during the upgrade.-a /v"qn"/v"/qn"
/qb+Displays the basic user interface and a message box at the end of the upgrade.-a /v"qb+"/v"qb+"
/pxWeb kit installations. Sets a path to the default program directory and the default data directory. Hides the Location to Save Files dialog box and the Remove Installation Files dialog box. Displays a message box at the end of the upgrade.Web kit installation

-px -a /s /v"/qb+"

-dSpecifies that files are extracted to a temporary directory, from which they are deleted when the update is complete.

The argument -d must be the first argument in the series of arguments.

-d -a /s /v"/qn"Does not apply.

Example of a silent install when using an install kit on a shared network drive

Shared network kits use arguments to initiate a silent install that bypasses the Notes Install dialog boxes and uses installation options selected during the previous install. Enter the arguments in the field Optional arguments for shared network drive kit.

-s -a /s /v"/qb+"

Note the following about this example:


Example of a silent install when referencing Web kits in the install kit document

This example applies to silent installs where you are referencing Web kits in the install kit document. Enter the arguments in the field Optional arguments for attached kit.


Note the following about this example:
Parent topic: Automating a customized or default Notes deployment using silent install

Related concepts
Automating a customized or default Notes deployment using silent install
Example: Using setup.exe to call a transform file during Notes silent install
Upgrading Notes clients
Using the install manifest "default" setting for silent feature specification
Considerations when planning a Notes silent install or upgrade
Planning your Notes client deployment
Using Notes Smart Upgrade

Related tasks
Performing a Notes silent install or upgrade on Windows
Example: Using msiexec command line utilities for installing Notes
Installing and upgrading Notes on Windows for multi-user