Modifying the .ini file to launch the configuration automatically

The .ini file that we have generated using the Siebel installer's record mode has to be modified in order to invoke the configuration wizard automatically when the installation is complete.

The configuration wizard supports an execute mode, during which it reads a response file. In the sense of a real unattended installation, we have to combine the installation and configuration processes in a single invocation. This can be achieved by adding information to the installer's .ini file.

The following example enables automatic configuration of a Siebel Server on Microsoft Windows after installation.

In the .ini file, locate the [RunAfter.Windows] section and set the value of the parameter ConfigServer.Windows to yes. The following screenshot shows the [RunAfter.Windows] section of the .ini file after the modification:

Next, we locate the [ConfigServer.Windows] section and make the following changes to the Execute and Arg parameters:

Parameter

New Value (Example)

Execute

$(SiebelRoot)\siebsrvr\bin\ssincfgw.exe

Arg

-args MODE=EXECUTE REPEAT=FALSE IN_RESPONSE_FILE=D:\siebel_server_sia.xml –is:javaconsole -console

The Execute parameter contains the relative path to the Siebel configuration wizard executable (ssincfgw.exe). The Arg parameter contains the commands to execute the configuration wizard in EXECUTE mode with the D:\siebel_server_sia.xml file as input. The wizard will run in console mode and will not repeat itself (REPEAT=FALSE). The screenshot below shows the [ConfigServer.Windows] section of the .ini file after the modification: