Take the following steps to create a response file using the GUI installer.

Note: The sample screenshots reference specific drivers. However, these instructions apply to all drivers listed in the introduction.
  1. At a command prompt, change to the directory containing the temporary installer and supporting zip files.
    Important: The installer directory must include the supporting installation zip files.
  2. At a command prompt, type the appropriate command.
    Important: If running the Java installer on Windows, you must either select a non-system directory as the installation directory or turn off User Account Controls.
    • Java installer: java -jar PROGRESS_DATADIRECT_JDBC_INSTALL.jar -r response_file
    • Windows installer: PROGRESS_DATADIRECT_JDBC_INSTALL.exe -r response_file

    where response_file is the path and file name of the response file you want to create. You can specify an absolute or relative path. If the path is not specified, the specified file is created in the current working directory.

    Java installer on UNIX/Linux

    This example creates a response file named installer.properties in the /install directory, which is relative to the current working directory.

    java -jar PROGRESS_DATADIRECT_JDBC_INSTALL.jar -r /install/installer.properties

    Windows installer on Windows

    This example creates a response file named installer.properties in the C:\temp directory.

    PROGRESS_DATADIRECT_JDBC_INSTALL.exe -r C:\temp\installer.properties

  3. The Introduction window appears. Click Next.
  4. The License Agreement window appears. Make sure that you read and understand the license agreement. To continue with the installation, select the I accept the terms in the License Agreement option; then, click Next.
  5. The Install Directory window appears. In the Where Would You Like to Install? field, type the path, including the drive letter, of the product installation directory or click the Choose button to browse to and select an installation directory. Verify the installation directory. Click Next to continue.
  6. Choose the type of installation to perform. Select one of the following options:
    • Evaluation installation (will expire in 15 days). Select this option to install an evaluation version of the available drivers. Click Next to continue with the installation. Skip to Step 10.
    • OEM or Licensed installation. Select this option if you have purchased a licensed version of one or multiple drivers. Click Next. If you are updating a currently installed driver, skip to Step 8; otherwise, proceed to the next step.
  7. Type the control number that was provided by Progress DataDirect in the Control # field, and click the Validate button. You can add multiple control numbers consecutively.

    A tree menu of drivers with valid licenses appears in the selection box.


    product registration window

  8. From the tree menu, select the drivers that you want to install. Click Next to continue.

    Drivers that are already installed are listed under Drivers (Installed) and cannot be deselected. To remove installed drivers, you must uninstall the product. For information on uninstalling drivers, see Uninstalling the Product.

    If you are installing a new version of a currently installed driver, the installer will overwrite the installed driver files with the newer version. To revert to an earlier version of the driver, you must uninstall the product and reinstall the desired version. For information on uninstalling drivers, see Uninstalling the Product.

  9. Enter the information in the fields provided.
    1. Type your name and company name into the corresponding fields.
    2. Type the serial number that was provided by Progress DataDirect.
    3. Click Next to continue.
  10. The Pre-Installation Summary window appears. Review the installation information. Click Previous to revise selections; or click Install to begin the installation.

    product registration window

  11. Click Done to exit the installer. The response file is created in the directory you specified in Step 5.

Refer to the installation log file for a record of any problems that may have occurred during the installation. See Installation Log File for details.

See Performing the Silent Installation for instructions on running the response file.