

InventoryServer-The server for the inventory functionality within IT Asset Management

Parameter names (unlike section names) are case-sensitive and must be reproduced exactly as shown. Note that some null values may cause an installation to fail, so that these values are required for successful installation. Most parameter not included in the answer file have no value (null), although a few have default values as listed in the following table. No parameters are mandatory for the file to be valid. Otherwise lines contain a parameter/value pair, separated by an equals sign (=) and optionally any amount of white space. Lines beginning with the hash or pound sign (#) are comments and have no effect. Within each section are a number of lines: The answer file is divided into sections, with the section name enclosed in square brackets. The first two lines demonstrating the syntax must be removed before the file is used. This brief extract illustrates the syntax of the answer file: As provided, the sample file is not ready for use. Answer File for Unattended IT Asset Management Inventory Beacon InstallationsĮdit a copy of the answer file for each unique set of values needed when installing inventory beacons remotely.Īn answer file can be used for either unattended installations, or for ensuring consistency across multiple installations of the same kind of machine (sharing common settings).Ī starting point for an answer file for installation of inventory beacons is available in the support folder of the installer image.
