To create a response file:

Note: The examples provided in the following steps are for Linux platforms only. If you are installing on a different platform, use the commands applicable to your respective platform.
  1. Download the appropriate product file from the Web site into a temporary directory, for example, /tmp.
    • If you are installing an evaluation copy, download the product file from the Progress DataDirect Web site.
    • If you are installing a licensed copy, download the product file from the location provided by Progress DataDirect when you purchased the software.
    Important: Do not download the file to the installation directory that you will specify during the installation.
  2. Switch to the temporary directory containing the product file; then, extract the contents of the product file using the following command:

    tar -xvzf product_filename.tgz

    where product_filename is the name of the tarred product file name.

    The untarred files appear in the temporary directory.

  3. Create the configuration file using the following command:

    ./installer_filename -r  configuration_file - i console

    Where:

    installer_filename
    is the full name of the installer's binary file you untarred.
    configuration_file
    is the absolute path and file name of the configuration file you want to create.

    For example:

    This example creates a configuration file named silent.config in the /opt/tmp directory.

    PROGRESS_DATADIRECT_ODBC_8.0_LINUX_64_INSTALL.bin -r /opt/tmp/silent.config -i console

  4. The Introduction step appears. Press ENTER.
  5. The product license agreement appears. Press ENTER to page to the end of the agreement. At the end, you are asked to accept the agreement:
    • Enter Y to accept the license agreement and continue with the installation.
    • Enter anything other than N to abort the installation.
    Note: You can exit the installer at any time by typing quit or return to the previous step by typing quit.
  6. You are prompted to enter the absolute path to the installation directory. The default is:

    For 32-bit installations:

    opt/Progress/DataDirect/ODBC_32bit

    For 64-bit installations:

    opt/Progress/DataDirect/ODBC_64bit

    If you do not have /opt directory permissions, the installer program installs the drivers to your home directory by default. For example, the directory for 32-bit installation would be:

    /home_directory/Progress/DataDirect/ODBC_32bit

    where

    home_directory
    is the home directory for the user who is installing the product.
  7. You are prompted for the type of installation. Enter 2 for an OEM or licensed copy of the product. You are prompted to enter the control number that was provided by Progress DataDirect. Type the control number and then press ENTER. Proceed to the next step.
    Note: The silent install method is not supported for evaluation installations.
    Note: If you were issued multiple product keys, you can type them sequentially, separating the keys with a space. For example: xxxxkey1 xxxxkey2 xxxxkey3
  8. The installer prompts you for product registration information. Enter your name, your company name, and the serial number provided by Progress DataDirect; then, press ENTER.
  9. The Pre-Installation Summary step provides the opportunity for you to review the information you have entered, and you are prompted to accept or change the information:
    • Press ENTER to accept the information and begin the installation.
    • To change the information, type back; then, press ENTER. You are prompted for the information again.
    • If you are installing with a licensed OEM control number, you are prompted for branding information. Please refer to the Progress DataDirect for ODBC Drivers Distribution Guide.
  10. Press ENTER to close the installer. The configuration file is created in the directory you specified in Step 3.
See Performing a Silent Installation for instructions on running the configuration file.