| The information on this page refers to LM-X version 4.5.2 and newer, which added silent installation for Linux. Previous versions support silent installation for Windows only. |
You can perform silent (that is, unattended) installations on Windows and Linux as described below.
Performing a silent installation of End-user Tools and the license server on Windows
LM-X End-user Tools can be installed silently using msiexec (for details on using msiexec, refer to the Microsoft Developer Network at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/msiexec).
When performing a silent installation, it is recommended to use reduced UI level, which can be triggered by using msiexec with the /qr flag (although the software can also be installed using other /q flags as well).
You can then configure the installation using the following public properties:
| Property | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| INSTALLDIR | Path under which LM-X End-user Tools will be installed. | x86: C:\Program Files (x86)\X-Formation\LM-X End-user Tools version x64: C:\Program Files\X-Formation\LM-X End-user Tools version x64 |
| INSTALLSERVER | If set to 1, LM-X License Server will be installed alongside the End-user Tools. | 1 |
| VENDORDLLPATH | Path to liblmxvendor.dll that will be copied to INSTALLDIR. Set to empty string to disable copying the dll. Has no effect if INSTALLSERVER <> 1. | N/A |
| INSTALLSERVICE | If set to 1, LM-X License Server will be installed as a service. Has no effect if INSTALLSERVER <> 1. | 1 |
SERVICEDISPLAYNAME | Display name of installed LM-X License Server service. Has no effect if INSTALLSERVICE or INSTALLSERVER <> 1. | LM-X License Server version |
For example:
C:\lmx-sdk-v4.4.6>msiexec /i lmx-enduser-tools_v4.4.6_win32_x86.msi VENDORDLLPATH=C:\lmx-sdk-v4.4.6\win32_x86\liblmxvendor.dll INSTALLDIR=C:\lmx-enduser-v4.4.6 /qr
Performing a silent installation of the SDK and End-user Tools on Linux
The LM-X SDK and End-user Tools can be installed silently on Linux as described below.
LM-X SDK installation
You can run a silent (that is, unattended) installation of the LM-X SDK at a command line using the following options.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -c security_config_filename | Use a security configuration file from a previous installation. |
| -b | Compile the LM-X SDK after installation. |
| -t | Install the LM-X End-User Tools after LM-X SDK compilation. |
| -k activation_key | An activation key. |
| -f license_file_path | License file path. |
| -e accept | reject | Accept or reject the End User License Agreement. |
| -i installation_directory | Installation directory. |
| -h | Print this help message. |
Example 1
The following example installs the SDK without compiling it or installing End-User Tools:
sudo ./lmx-sdk_v4.5.2_linux_x64.sh -- -e accept -i /opt/lmx-sdk-4.5.2 -f /home/vendor/Download/lmx.lic
Example 2
The following example:
- Installs and compiles the SDK
- Installs the End-User Tools to the path /opt/lmx-sdk-4.5.2
- Registers the LM-X License Server Service under the default name “lmx-serv-4.5.2.”
sudo ./lmx-sdk_v4.5.2_linux_x64.sh -- -e accept -i /opt/lmx-sdk-4.5.2 -f /home/vendor/Download/lmx.lic -b -t
LM-X End-User Tools installation
You can run a silent (that is, unattended) installation of the LM-X End-User Tools at a command line using the following options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -s | Start the LM-X License Server after installation. |
| -l library_path | LM-X vendor library path. |
| -n service_name | Service name (defaults to lmx-serv-version). |
| -r | Overwrite existing service. |
| -u username | Run as the specified user. |
| -e accept | reject | Accept or reject End User License Agreement. |
| -i installation_directory | Installation directory. |
| -f | Overwrite any existing files. |
| -p | Postpone providing vendor library. |
| -h | Print this help message. |
Example 1
The following example:
- Accepts the EULA
- Installs the LM-X License Server and End-User Tools to /opt/lmx-enduser
- Registers the LM-X License Server Service under the default name “lmx-serv-4.5.2.”
sudo ./lmx-enduser-tools_v4.5.2_linux_x64.sh -- -e accept -i /opt/lmx-enduser -l /home/enduser/Download/liblmxvendor.so
Example 2
The following example:
- Accepts the EULA
- Installs the LM-X License Server and End-User Tools to /home/enduser/lmx
- Makes the “enduser” user an owner
- Registers the LM-X License Server Service under the name “lmxserv”
- Starts the service after installation.
sudo ./lmx-enduser-tools_v4.5.2_linux_x64.sh -- -e accept -i /home/enduser/lmx -l /home/enduser/Download/liblmxvendor.so -u enduser -n lmxserv -s