Remote Installs - MSI Packages Using SMS - Lotus Notes Client Add-In

A Lotus Notes remote install requires that you use either SMS or Active Directory to push the installation out to remote clients. For Active Directory, see Remote Installs - MSI Packages Using Active Directory Group Policies for the step-by-step procedure. For SMS, you will need to set up a batch file that contains the install command string for the component and any desired override property parameters. Remote installs using SMS are run in silent mode, which requires you to specify the install options ahead of time by selecting the default or override property parameters and including them in the batch file. See Rules and Parameters for more information.

For SMS, once you have set up the batch file, it can be run as a scheduled task on remote machines. This procedure will show you how to set up the batch file for silent remote installs using SMS.

Verify that the computer in which you wish to install the software satisfies the minimum requirements specified in:

• System Requirements - Domino Mailbox Archiver Agent (Lotus Notes Client Add-In)

The following procedure describes the steps involved in installing the Lotus Notes Client Add-In. If you choose to install multiple components simultaneously, refer to the appropriate procedures for installation requirements and steps specific to the component. Also, keep in mind that when installing the Lotus Notes Add-In for use only with the Domino Mailbox Archiver Agent, certain tasks and steps in this procedure may not apply, as they are specific to migration archiving-related functions.

In order to use the Lotus Notes Client Add-In component, you must install the Domino Mailbox Archiver Agent on the Domino Server. See Deployment - Domino Mailbox Archiver Agent for procedures on installing the Domino Mailbox Archiver Agent.

Review the following Install Requirements before installing the software:

General

• This version of the software is intended to be installed in a CommCell where the CommServe and MediaAgent(s) version is 8.0.0.
• Close all applications and disable any programs that run automatically, including anti-virus, screen savers and operating system utilities. Some of the programs, including many anti-virus programs, may be running as a service. Stop and disable such services before you begin. You can re-enable them after the installation.
• Verify that you have the software installation disc that is appropriate to the destination computer’s operating system.
  Make sure that you have the latest software installation disc before you start to install the software. If you are not sure, contact your software provider.

• Certain guidelines must be followed when installing the Outlook Add-In on a Windows x64 platform. For more information, see Installing 32-bit Components on a Microsoft Windows x64 Platform.

Configure the Client for Java Updates During Installation

• The client computer can be configured to automatically download Java updates from the CommCell Console during the software installation. To do so, create the sGUIUpdateURL registry key on each client computer prior to installing the software. This key should include the IIS web alias for the CommCell Console from which you wish to download updates. Once this key is created and the software is installed, the latest Java updates from the CommCell Console will be available on the client computer.

  Note that if you choose to select a CommCell Console installed on a computer other than the CommServe computer, you must configure the CommServe computer's CommCell Console to use the alternate computer for Java updates. See Configure an Alternate Computer for Add-In Java Updates for step-by-step instructions.

Rules and Parameters

Before setting up a batch file to be remote installed through SMS, review the rules and parameters listed below to specify the installation options:

Rules:

• The syntax is PROPERTY="value".
• The property names must consist of all uppercase letters.
• The value part of the PROPERTY="value" pair is not case sensitive and should always be enclosed in double quotes.
• The PROPERTY="value" pairs should not have any white space characters (spaces, tabs) on either side of the "=" character.
• The PROPERTY="value" pairs should be placed at the end of the command line.
• If more than one PROPERTY="value" pair is specified, each PROPERTY="value" pair should be separated by at least one space or tab character.

Override Property Parameters:

• DESTINATION_PATH
  Overrides the default value used for the installation folder, which is <local path>\Program Files\<default software installation path>. Where <local_path> is set by Windows Installer to the path or drive letter containing the Program Files folder. Set this property to either a fully qualified directory or UNC path.

• Log on to a workstation, as local Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group, that is connected to the Lotus Notes clients to be remote installed.

General

• Install post-release updates or Service Packs that may have been released after the release of the software. If you are installing a Service Pack, verify and ensure that it is the same version as the one installed in the CommServe.

Agent Specific

• After installing the Lotus Notes Client Add-In, if you set up your install batch file to generate a log of the installation process, you may want to review the log now to make sure that the installs completed successfully.
• You can configure the software to download Java updates periodically from the CommCell Console. See Configuring Java Updates for more information.