Modify Setup.ini for silent installation (Windows)

If you make the following changes to the Setup.ini file, a silent installation begins when users mount the networked volume and double-click Setup.exe.

  1. Locate the Setup.ini file in the Files folder inside the FileMaker Server folder.

  2. Open Setup.ini using a text editor.

  3. Locate the [Startup] section. Then:

    To

    Add the options as shown after CmdLine=

    Install FileMaker Server without a user interface (silent install)

    CmdLine=/q

    Display a progress bar and Cancel button during installation

    CmdLine=/qb

  4. Save and close the Setup.ini file.