Install iSeries Access for Windows on multiple PCs

There are several ways to install iSeries™ Access for Windows^® on multiple PCs without going through all of the steps of your initial installation and setup. Additionally, you can restrict users' access to functions by selecting which components to include in an installation.

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For information about install considerations, see Install iSeries Access for Windows on the PC.
Only users with administrator authority can perform installations, service pack updates, and upgrades to new releases. You can use the Windows Scheduled Tasks feature with remote access to allow your users to do installations, service pack updates, and upgrades without administrator privileges.

The following items describe several common installation methods.

Create and use a tailored installation image of iSeries Access for Windows
Create a tailored installation image for installations across your network.
Create your own CD-ROM
Create a CD-ROM to install iSeries Access for Windows.
Perform a silent installation of iSeries Access for Windows
Create a response file that contains a record of your responses to prompts during an installation. You can then use this response file to control duplicate installations that do not require any user interaction.
SMS switch
You can include the installation in a .bat file containing multiple commands. Use the SMS switch to prevent the Setup.exe from closing before the setup is complete.

Parent topic: Install iSeries Access for Windows on the PC