Using a Response File to Install on UNIX Systems

You can use an InstallAnywhere response file to configure automated, silent installs on UNIX workstations.

Before you begin

Download and unzip the installation file for your UNIX or Linux system as described in Install on UNIX.
Change permissions on the installation file so that it is executable by root.

To deploy using a response file

Use a text editor to create and save a response file. See samples and options below.
Log on as root.
Launch the installer using a command that specifies your response file (called rxaresponse in this example):
/path/rxa-n.n.n.nnn-prod-package-type.bin -f /path/rxaresponse

Response file format

Use INSTALLER_UI to specify a silent install. Use CHOSEN_INSTALL_FEATURE_LIST to list the features to be installed. CHOSEN_FEATURE_LIST is the list of features enabled. For silent installations these are typically the same. Use USER_INSTALL_DIR to specify the installation directory. All options are required. Leave other options as shown in these examples.

The following sample response file installs all Reflection X Advantage applications and services; and the generic sample template, which automatically imports the default sample settings.

INSTALLER_UI=silent

CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET=Custom

CHOSEN_FEATURE_LIST=RX,XMan,XManDom,AdminCon,Service,ServDC,ServRmt,TemplGrp,TemplGen

CHOSEN_INSTALL_FEATURE_LIST=RX,XMan,XManDom,AdminCon,Service,ServDC,ServRmt,TemplGrp,TemplGen

USER_INSTALL_DIR=/opt/rxadvantage

JDK_HOME=

JDK_DOT_HOME=$USER_INSTALL_DIR$$/$$jre

JAVA_EXECUTABLE=$USER_INSTALL_DIR$$/$$jre/bin/java

The following response file installs just the Reflection X Advantage service to create a domain node.

INSTALLER_UI=silent

CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET=Custom

CHOSEN_FEATURE_LIST=RX,Service

CHOSEN_INSTALL_FEATURE_LIST=RX,Service

USER_INSTALL_DIR=/opt/rxadvantage

JDK_HOME=

JDK_DOT_HOME=$USER_INSTALL_DIR$$/$$jre

JAVA_EXECUTABLE=$USER_INSTALL_DIR$$/$$jre/bin/java

Features are organized in a feature tree. To install a feature, include any features above it in the hierarchy. This example installs the Domain Controller:

CHOSEN_INSTALL_FEATURE_LIST=RX,Service,ServDC


Available features			Descriptive name
RX			Reflection X Advantage
	XMan			X Manager
	XManDom			X Manager for Domains
	AdminCon			X Administrative Console
	Service			Domain Services
		ServDC			Domain Controller
	ServRmt			Remote Session Services
	AsianFonts			Asian Fonts
	EuroFonts			European Fonts
	TemplGrp			Templates
		TemplAIX			AIX Connections Settings
		TemplDig			Digital Connections Settings
		TemplGen			Generic Connections Settings
		TemplHPX			HP-UX Connections Settings
		TemplLin			Linux Connections Settings
		TemplSol			Solaris Connections Settings
		TemplVMS			VMS Connections Settings