Users Guide

Frequently Asked Questions 199
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?
A Microsoft Service Pack (MSP) 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.
NOTE: You can upgrade from Dell OpenManage software version 4.3 to 5.3 through
a full MSI Installation only. You cannot upgrade using a MSP service pack file.
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 (or
SYSMGMT\srvadmin\windows\SystemsManagement if you are using the
DVD) 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 or at
SYSMGMT \srvadmin\windows\SystemsManagement if you are using the
DVD. For more detailed information, go to http://msdn.microsoft.com and
search for: MEDIAPACKAGEPATH Property.