QUESTION
How do I install Kaseya Network Monitor in silent mode?
ANSWER
Sometimes it's convenient to do a silent install without any prompts or need of user intervention, especially for distributing gateways. This document describes how to use the silent install option for Kaseya Network Monitor. Please be aware that the variables in the setupvars.ini file are case sensitive.
Command
knmsetup.exe "/S:C:\temp\setupvars.ini"
The most common variables are the following:
AppFolder
The folder where Network Monitor will be installed, default C:\KNM.
AppShortcutFolder
Where in the program menu that the shortcuts will be places, default Kaseya\KNM.
InstallService
Whether or not KNM should be installed as a windows service. Options are yes/no.
WEB_PORTNUMBER
What port number the web server will be listening on, default 8080.
ServiceName
The display name of the service in the Windows Services database.
Edition
Type of installation. Available options are Standard, Distributed and Gateway.
SERVICE_USERNAME
Instead of using the local system account (default), you can specify a user account.
SERVICE_PASSWORD
Password for the service account, if specified.
Example of setupvars.ini:
[SetupValues]
%AppFolder% = c:\KNM
%AppShortcutFolderName% = Kaseya\KNM
%InstallService% = yes
%SERVICE_USERNAME=DOMAIN\knmservice
%SERVICE_PASSWORD=Password
%WEB_PORTNUMBER%=8080
%ServiceName%=Kaseya Network Monitor
%edition%=Standard
APPLIES TO
Products: Kaseya Network Monitor 4.x
Platforms: Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008