Lotus Notes 8.0.1 install using SMS

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I am testing a Microsoft SMS 2003 package to deploy Lotus Notes 8.0.1.

On the package, this is the command:

msiexec /i “Lotus Notes 8.0.1.msi” TRANSFORMS=“lotus801.mst” /qn

SMS reported it as failed. Any ideas?

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Subject: Not Notes

Hi there. Your syntax for the msiexec is correct, so point your troubleshooting elsewhere. I am not familiar with SMS, but I just wanted to confirm with you that your syntax is A-OK.

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Subject: SMS

Anybody have done Lotus Notes 8.0.1 silent install using SMS?

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Subject: Please Help!

Can anyone please give me some suggestions/advice? I’m on a tight deadline for the project and the time is running out.

thanks.

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Subject: Answered

I found out what the problem was.

Thanks again for everybody’s help?

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Subject: Solution

We’re experiencing the same prob, how did you get around the issue?

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Subject: interested too for solution

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Subject: info

I was out the past week but anyway, if anyone is still interested:

Normally, when you create a SMS package, it copies the files into its own working directory (usually something like SMS…$). The problem is with the $.

To resolve, just place the Lotus setup files into another shared folder (without any $, %, etc.) and set the SMS package to something like this:

msiexec /i “\servername\sharefolder\Lotus Notes 8.0.1.msi” TRANSFORMS=“\servername\sharefolder\lotus801.mst” /qn

This resolved my problem.