Using silent install mode (Linux)

If you are unable to run the installation program in interactive mode, you can use the silent install mode to install the service pack at the command line.

Before you begin

Be sure that all Contenta applications are stopped before beginning the installation.

About this task

There is no feedback in silent install mode; therefore, typographical errors on the command line are not reported. You must review the installation log file to confirm a successful installation.

Procedure

  1. Log on to the computer as the root user.
  2. Back up the system files by changing to the Contenta_home directory and entering the appropriate command to tar the contents of that directory.
  3. Mount the installation ISO file as follows.
    1. From the command prompt, type: mkdir /mount-point (where mount-point is the name of the directory where you will mount the ISO).
    2. Use the cd command to navigate to the directory containing the ISO file.
    3. Type: mount -t iso9660 -o loop cdrom.iso /mount-point (where cdrom.iso is the name of the ISO file and mount -point is the full path to the directory you just created.
  4. Copy the install.bin files from the appropriate operating system directory (for example, Solaris or Linux) on the installation ISO into Contenta_home/temp on the application server.
  5. From the Contenta_home/temp directory, enter this command:

    ./install_bin -i silent -DUSER_INSTALL_DIR=Contenta_home

  6. Review the log file to confirm a successful installation.

What to do next

Rebooting the computer after installing the service pack is recommended. If you choose to reboot the computer later, be sure to restart the portal process (PcmPortal).