Server Administrator Version 8.5

Upgrade

For an unattended upgrade, the msiexec.exe /i SysMgmt.msi /qb command accesses the DVD to accept the software license agreement and upgrades all the required Server Administrator features on selected remote systems. All major user settings are retained during an unattended upgrade.
NOTE: It is not possible to upgrade from a 32-bit to a 64-bit systems Management software on a 64-bit operating system.
  1. Insert the Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD into the system's DVD drive. The autorun menu is displayed.

  2. Select Server Administrator and click Install.

    If the autorun program does not start automatically, go to the SYSMGMT\srvadmin\windows directory on the DVD, and run the setup.exe file.

    The Server Administrator prerequisite status screen is displayed and runs the prerequisite checks for the managed station. Any relevant informational, warning, or error messages are displayed. Resolve all error and warning situations, if any.
  3. Click the Install, Modify, Repair, or Remove Server Administrator option.

    The Welcome to the Install Wizard for Server Administrator screen is displayed.
  4. Click Next.

    The Software License Agreement is displayed.
  5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and Next if you agree.

    The Setup Type dialog box is displayed.
  6. Continue the installation from step 8 as mentioned in the Custom Installation section.