NOTES CLIENT INSTALLATION AND UPGRADE

Providing a batch file for Notes client silent install
Creating and then providing a batch file that executes the command to perform a silent install is convenient for users. Users can easily install the IBM® Lotus® Notes® client by running the batch file.

Create a batch file

To create a batch file, perform the following steps:

1. Open a text editor.

2. Type the desired silent install command syntax in the edit window: An example is shown below.


3. Save the file using a .bat file extension in the name, for example BATCHINSTALL.BAT. Save the file in the same directory that contains the installation image (the directory in which the Notes install setup.exe or setup.sh resides).

Run the Notes silent install using a batch file

To run a Notes silent install using the batch file, perform the following steps.

1. Navigate to the installation image directory (the directory in which the Notes setup.exe or setup.sh resides).

2. Locate the batch file, for example BATCHINSTALL.BAT.

3. Run the batch file by double-clicking on the .bat file name, for example BATCHINSTALL.BAT.

Sample batch file content containing a transform file

A command line sample that includes a transform file call is shown below:


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