Optional Customization Tools
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Customized procedures consist of additional site-written files that
- Modify the Linux or UNIX installation script using the appropriate installation program
- Include replies to some or all installation questions to produce an automated or semi-automated installation procedure
- Initiate a remote activation of the product
- Alter the target computer's configuration files
- Uninstall the product at a later date
Test each procedure before registration and distribution.
Modify Existing Procedures
You can
- Modify the Linux/UNIX installation script as described under the topic "Required Installation File Modifications"
- Modify the Installer response file
- Modify the response file for IBM CID-enabled products
Create New Procedures
Use the script language to
- Create a script file with the .dms extension using a text editor (for details of the script language, see the CA ITCM Script Editor online help).
- Create own executables (using, for example, C/C++)
- Copy any other installation program or script