BES client installation

(imported topic written by SystemAdmin)

Maybe this has already been answered, but if the server deployment doesnt work, are there any flags I can use against the MSI? Im looking not to install to the default folder in under the “C” drive, but to have the software be installed in the “D” drive…

Let me know,

(imported comment written by MattBoyd)

Hey caifan,

What Windows OS are you trying to run the installer on? If it’s a 64bit server OS, you may have more luck installing the BES client with the EXE installer. It also has command line switch that you are looking for: http://support.bigfix.com/cgi-bin/kbdirect.pl?id=222 .

As for MSI installers, I believe you can use TARGETDIR property to specify the install location for an administrative installation… like this:

msiexec /a PathToMSIFile /qb TARGETDIR=DirectoryToExtractTo

. I haven’t tested it with the BES Client MSI though.

(imported comment written by SystemAdmin)

Thanks boyd,

Its a standard 32 bit XP. Let me try the commands and i’ll let you know if I got it working.