Has anyone been able to succesfully install to two different locations when doing a “normal” (from the disk) Lotus Notes install?
I go through the install wizard like normal and select all my options. When I get to where I set the progdir and datadir, I browse to the folders I want the to point to. The install goes on like normal until the end. At the end it pauses on the last screen and then the status changes to “rolling back action” and then I get a message saying that the install is incomplete.
I’m frustrated by this. Why does Notes give you the option to select the location if they don’t support it.
can anyone shed some light on why this is happening?
Thanks for reading!
Subject: Even on a “Normal” install ~ option to select location doesn’t work!
Welcome to the wonderful world of the IBM Installer. There are workarounds posted in here and in the ND7 Forum.
Subject: RE: Even on a “Normal” install ~ option to select location doesn’t work!
I’ve tried workarounds unsuccessfully. I’ve created SEVERAL transform files but to no avail. I cannot get the data and program files in two different locations.
I guess I’m frustrated because I have the option (to select where I want files installed) but it simply doesn’t work. No matter what I’ve tried, all files will install to wherever I specified my data files to install to.
Subject: RE: Even on a “Normal” install ~ option to select location doesn’t work!
Then you have NOT used all workarounds.
The principles refernced in this link apply to what you are trying to do as well (big assumption here because you gave little detail):
http://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/beta/nd7pubbeta.nsf/5f27803bba85d8e285256bf10054620d/588b507d188f470c85256e7b0053db40?OpenDocument&Highlight=0,Install
Subject: RE: Even on a “Normal” install ~ option to select location doesn’t work!
I’m not attempting to load two versions on one machine. I’m trying to load only 6.5 on one machine with data files in one location and the program files on another.
Example:
Program Files = “C:\LotusNotesProgFiles”
Data Files = “C:\LotusNotesDataFiles”
I’ve tried doing this with transform files, response files, and a silent install with the ProgDir and DataDir options set in my run statement.
I realize that I probably haven’t tried ALL workarounds but I was wondering if anyone can help me understand why I’m able to set the path but it doesn’t work (in transform files, response files, or when doing a “normal” client install).
Subject: RE: Even on a “Normal” install ~ option to select location doesn’t work!
That is a little different then the way I understood your original posting.
I am curious why you are trying to separate the two if you are not using partitioned drives?
Notwithstanding, you can do the install as normal and just edit the ini file, copying the files over from the default install. Not optimal for multiple installs scenario, but one that does do the trick.
Since ND6 has come out, I have been less than pleased what has happened with longstanding install tools/things we have always done before.
Subject: RE: Even on a “Normal” install ~ option to select location doesn’t work!
The reason I’m trying to separate is because I want the data files on the network drive and the program files local on the users machine.
I began by following this document:
http://www-12.lotus.com/ldd/doc/domino_notes/Rnext/help6_admin.nsf/f4b82fbb75e942a6852566ac0037f284/fe6415ece18b00ee85256c1d00391c3e?OpenDocument
It seems like it should work but it doesn’t work as is says it should.
This line (from the posted link) really confuses me cause it simply doesn’t work:
- blah blah blah. To specify a network drive and directory other than the default, click Change.
When I do this and put in two different paths, all of my files go wherever I told my data files to go to. So then I’ve got ALL files in one location when I want them in two locations.
Again, I’ve tried several different things including doing an client install from the disk. That’s what prompted this post. Again, Lotus Notes gives me the option to change the paths but then the setup doesn’t work at all.
Subject: RE: Even on a “Normal” install ~ option to select location doesn’t work!
Alicia,
You really need to provide details UP FRONT in your initial posting. You have added new twists, turns and nuances with each iteration.
I am not a big fan of shared Network space for data files because if the Network or Network connectivity goes down, your users are hosed and cannot do any work.
The link you have above has to do with a shared Client Install, not a shared data directory on a Network Drive. To do this is incredible hazardous because of performance issues, especially if you have remote users. and it is NOT supported by IBM:
“Multi-user installation is neither supported in a shared file configuration…”
I can share with you many, many horror stories and benchmarks associated with shared client installs for remote users.
I have no way of knowing if you followed all the steps properly, so it would be fruitless for me to posit any more.
Perhaps someone else may be able to offer additional insight.
Subject: RE: Even on a “Normal” install ~ option to select location doesn’t work!
I agree, I thought this was a completely different problem in the first post…the more details you provide, the more help you will receive in this forum. Putting the data on the network is not recommended, and also eliminates the ability to work off-line. But if you feel it is necessary for your operation, confirm the user has Write access to the network drive you are trying to use as the data drive.
Subject: wild guess – spaces in your property spec?
I use something like this for a single-user install (not multiuser – those paths are not adjustable) with good results:
msiexec /i “Lotus Notes 6.5.msi” PROGDIR=“C:\LotusNotesProgFiles” DATADIR=“C:\Lotus\Notes\DataFiles”
I’m using strict syntax for MSI setup properties: property name in all caps, property value enclosed in quotes, and no spaces around the ‘=’ sign. If a variation on this doesn’t work for you, please post your command line for comparison.
Subject: RE: wild guess – spaces in your property spec?
Here’s what I’m using:
msiexec /i “T:\LNSharedInstall\Lotus Notes 6.5.msi” PROGDIR=“T:\NotesInstall\ProgFilesHere” DATADIR=“T:\NotesInstall\DataFilesHere”
TRANSFORMS=“T:\Transform\051004Try3.mst” /qb
Subject: you’re in good hands
I tweaked your command line to fit my environment, probably to the point that it was fundamentally different from yours, because it worked. I’m guessing that the differences between our transforms (mine is not very interesting) are significant. In any case, if you’re working with Jeff, you’ll find the problem in no time. Please let me know how it goes.
P.S. Hi yourself, Jeff! Good to see you.
Subject: RE: wild guess – spaces in your property spec?
Find the LotusInstall.log file after the failed installation attempt. It should be in the My Documents folder. Mail it to me at zamfir at us.ibm.com. (replace the at with @). I’ll take a look at it. If you want, send your transform along too.
Jeff Mitchell
Lotus Notes/Domino Install Team
Lotus Software, IBM Software Group
P.S. Hi Ted!
Subject: RE: wild guess – spaces in your property spec?
…mail sent.
Subject: RE: wild guess – spaces in your property spec?
Thank you so much for offering to help! I’ll email you as soon as I gather the files!