Users Guide

200 Frequently Asked Questions
• Locate SysMgmt.msi from the
SYSMGMT\srvadmin\windows\SystemsManagement directory and enter
the following command at the command prompt to force a reinstall.
msiexec /i SysMgmt.msi REINSTALL=ALL
REINSTALLMODE=vomus
• Select Custom Setup and choose all the features that were originally
installed. If you are not sure which features were installed, select all of
them and perform the installation.
NOTE: If you installed Server Administrator in a non-default directory, make
sure to change it in Custom Setup as well.
Once the application is installed, you can uninstall it from Add/Remove
Programs.
How do I perform a silent (unattended) upgrade from Dell OpenManage 4.x
(where x is >=3) to Dell OpenManage 5.4?
Use the following commands for a management station:
msiexec /i MgmtSt.msi/qn (for fresh installs or major upgrades.
For example, upgrading from Dell OpenManage version 4.3 to version 5.4.)
Use the following commands for a managed system:
msiexec /i SysMgmt.msi/qn (for fresh installs or major
upgrades. For example, upgrading from Dell OpenManage version 4.3 to
version 5.4.)
msiexec /i SysMgmt.msi REINSTALL=ALL
REINSTALLMODE=vomus /qn (for minor upgrades. For example,
upgrading from Dell OpenManage version 5.0 to version 5.4.)
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