Perform a silent installation using the command line (Windows)

Users can install FileMaker Server from the command line. When you use this method, the installer can inform users whether installation was successful.

A command line silent installation requires you to run the Command Prompt as administrator.

  • To run as administrator on Windows versions with the Start menu:

    1. Choose Start menu > All Programs > Accessories, or Start menu > Programs > Accessories, or Start menu > Windows System.

    2. Right-click Command Prompt, then choose Run as administrator.

  • To run as administrator on Windows versions with the Start screen:

    1. Right-click the Start screen, and choose All apps.

    2. Right-click Command Prompt, and choose Run as administrator.

  • To run as administrator on Windows Server, right-click the Start menu, and choose Command Prompt (Admin).

The following table describes options you have when performing an assisted installation from the command line.

To

Instruct users to open a command window, then type

Install FileMaker Server without a user interface (silent install)

"pathname\setup.exe" /s /v/qn

Display a dialog box indicating whether FileMaker Server was successfully installed

"pathname\setup.exe" /s /v/qn+

Display a progress bar and Cancel button during installation

"pathname\setup.exe" /s /v/qb

Uninstall FileMaker Server without a user interface (silent uninstall)

"pathname\setup.exe" /s /x /v/qn

Note  pathname is the location of the installer folder you created on the networked volume.