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For managed systems, use this command:
msiexec.exe /x {89C7A9F7-2C31-4739-842D-F037B6C9B674}
For management stations, use this command:
msiexec.exe /x {DA60872C-9147-4A6E-9AEF-95BAB5EF3A3B}
Performing an Unattended Uninstallation of Managed System Software
The Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD features an unattended uninstallation procedure. Unattended uninstallation enables you
simultaneously to uninstall managed systems software from multiple systems. The unattended uninstallation package is distributed to the remote systems
using a software distribution tool from an ISV. When the package is distributed, the uninstallation script executes to uninstall the software.
Distributing the Unattended Uninstallation Package
The Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD is preconfigured to act as the unattended uninstallation package. To distribute the package to one
or more systems, perform the following steps:
1. Configure your ISV distribution software to execute the msiexec.exe /x CD Drive\srvadmin\windows\SystemsManagement\SysMgmt.msi /qb
program after the unattended uninstallation package has been distributed.
2. Use your ISV distribution software to distribute the Typical unattended uninstallation package to the remote systems.
The msiexec.exe /x CD Drive\srvadmin\windows\SystemsManagement\SysMgmt.msi /qb program executes to uninstall managed systems
software on each remote system.
3. Reboot each remote system to complete the uninstallation process.
Unattended Uninstall Command Line Settings
Table6-1 shows the unattended uninstall command line settings available for unattended uninstallation. Type the optional settings on the command line after
msiexec.exe /x SysMgmt.msi with a space between each setting.
For example, running msiexec.exe /x SysMgmt.msi /qb runs the unattended uninstallation, and displays the unattended installation status while it is running.
Running msiexec.exe /x SysMgmt.msi /qn runs the unattended uninstallation, but silently (without display windows).
Managed System Software Installation Using Third-Party Deployment Software
You can use third-party deployment software, such as Altiris Deployment Solution, to install managed systems software onto supported Dell systems. To
distribute and install Server Administrator using Altiris, start your Altiris application and import OpenManage_Jobs.bin located on the Dell PowerEdge
Installation and Server Management CD at \srvadmin\support\Altiris. Specify a job folder into which to import it. You might need to modify the Run Script and
Copy File tasks to match your deployment environment. When complete, you can then schedule your job to run on the supported Dell systems that are
managed from within your Altiris Deployment Solution.
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