Installation Manager command-line arguments

Learn about IBM Installation Manager command-line arguments.

Installation Manager commands

Command-line arguments consist of commands and options. You can use commands without specifying an option. Most commands do not use a dash. There are several commands that start with a dash for compatibility with earlier versions of Installation Manager. You must specify a command when using an option. Options start with a dash.
Note: Asterisks (*) must not be used in the Installation Manager command line. When an asterisk is entered, Installation Manager cannot recognize the command-line argument and produces an error.

For more information about the command-line arguments of Installation Manager, see Installation Manager command-line arguments for silent mode in the Installation Manager documentation.