Parameters can be used to support custom installation settings. For example, the parameter may instruct the KACE SMA Agent to install a program with specific install options configured (e.g., standard install, bypass auto-restart, run with IP address parameter). One way to identify which parameters are supported by your .MSI or other installer is follow the steps below (if these steps do not work, you may need to research the parameter options – if any – with the vendor in question):
file /?(e.g., adobe.exe /?)
TIP: Some webs links are noted below that provide clues that may be useful in specifying the target parameters that you desire:
Installshield Common .EXE Parameters:
Installshield Common .MSI Parameters:
http://helpnet.installshield.com/installshield21helplib/helplibrary/IHelpCmdLineMSI.htmhttp://helpnet.flexerasoftware.com/installshield19helplib/helplibrary/IHelpSetup_EXECmdLine.htm
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa367988(v=vs.85).aspx
NOTE: .MSI files require a /i switch when using other switches with an install.
NOTE: The KACE SMA appliance parameter line does not require the file name or msiexec syntax. The only required inputs are the /* inputs:
/qn /I (Correct)
msiexec /I /qn (Incorrect)
NOTE: If you are using parameters with .MSI files, it is important that your target machines all include the same version of Windows Installer available from Microsoft. Otherwise, some switches may not be active on older versions. The most up to date version of Windows Installer can be distributed to clients via the KACE SMA appliance. If you are using Windows Installer 3.0 or later, you can identify the supported parameters by going to start/run/ and then type msiexec. You should see a pop up which includes the supported parameters list.
NOTE 2: Remember to check with the software's vendor and software's documentation, many .EXE files will use proprietary parameters.
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