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Attribute
Value
Description
x86 platform. This command runs only if the
computer on which the installation is run
matches this platform requirement.
x64
Specifies that this program requires a 64-bit
processor that supports the x64 extensions
to the x86 architecture. This command runs
only if the computer on which the installation
is run matches this platform requirement.
Remarks
The Command element in the Config.xml file and the Add installations and run programs option in
the OCT (command-lines entered in the Add Program Entry and Modify Program Entry dialog
boxes) are intended to be used only for initial product installations and uninstallations. The Command
element commands are processed only during initial installations and uninstallations. If Command
element commands are used for customizations after the initial installation, they are ignored.
The command line can be specified to run an arbitrary command or to run a lightweight executable that
you want to run when this product is installed.
The Command element in Config.xml and the Add installations and run programs option in the OCT
do not provide the software deployment capabilities that an enterprise software deployment and
management tool provides, such as the ability to track deployment progress and troubleshoot problems.
Therefore, we recommend that you use the Command element in Config.xml and Add installations
and run programs in the OCT to run only lightweight executables or arbitrary commands that will not
change the computer or that do not require user input. For example, you can run a utility to copy logs or
a command to launch a Welcome page at the end of installation.
Important:
Chaining is not as reliable as installing each product separately. For example, if you chain two
installations together and one of the products fails or encounters an unexpected error, the
primary installation and the chained installation might not be completed successfully. Therefore,
we recommend that you do not use the chaining approach. The recommended method for
installing multiple products together in enterprise environments is to use a deployment
management program, such as Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager or
Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003, or a third party tool, instead of chaining.
The use of Args and QuietArg is as follows:
The Args attribute is always appended to the command. This can include switches such as
"/install" or "Company=MyCorporation."
The QuietArg attribute is also appended if setup is running silently (with Display set as
Display="none"). In such cases, you can specify the QuietArg attribute by using the "/quiet"
switch, for example, you can use: QuietArg="/quiet".
The following statements apply to the Wait attribute: