Users Guide

128 Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I perform a silent (unattended) upgrade from Dell OpenManage 4.3 to Dell OpenManage 4.x?
Use the following command line arguments:
REINSTALL=ALL
REINSTALLMODE=vomus
Here is an example for the Management Station:
msiexec /i MgmtSt.msi REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=vomus
How do I prevent the system from rebooting after a silent (unattended) install/uninstall?
Use the optional command line switch
Reboot=ReallySuppress
Here is an example for the Management Station:
msiexec /i SysMgmt.msi /qb Reboot=ReallySuppress
What is an MSP service pack file? Should I upgrade my Dell OpenManage 4.3 version with the MSP file?
An MSP service pack file stores only the differences between an old version and a new version. It is much
smaller in size than the upgrade file. You can either use the MSP file or the new MSI file to upgrade your
Dell OpenManage 4.3. Using the MSP file is a good idea as it is more efficient.
Where can I find the MSI log files?
By default, the MSI log files are stored in the path defined by the %TEMP% environment variable.
I downloaded the Server Administrator files for Windows from the Dell support website and copied it
to my own CD. When I tried to launch the SysMgmt.msi file, it failed. What is wrong?
MSI requires all installers to specify the MEDIAPACKAGEPATH property if the MSI file does not
reside on the root of the CD.
This property is set to \srvadmin\windows\SystemsManagement for the
managed system software MSI
package. If you decide to make your own CD you must ensure that the CD layout stays the same. The
SysMgmt.msi file must be located in the \srvadmin\windows\SystemsManagement directory on the CD.
For more detailed information, go to http://msdn.microsoft.com and search for:
MEDIAPACKAGEPATH Property.