Run MES install and configurator from a command line

The MES install and Configurator commands allow you to install MES and configure the installed components from a command line. Installation and configuration settings are passed to the commands using XML-formatted response files. The uninstall command allows you to uninstall MES from a command line.

To understand how these commands work, it is recommended that you read Installing Wonderware MES and Understand MES component configuration to see how the MES installation and configuration is performed from a user interface.

Note the following about the MES install, Configurator, and uninstall commands:

• The commands must be run by a user with a Windows Administrator user account.

• Only a new MES install, an upgrade from a previous version, or an uninstall can be run from a command line. To modify or repair MES software, you must use either the Control Panel Programs and Features applet or the MES Setup tool.

• If you are upgrading MES using the install command, any MES applications that are currently running will be stopped before the installation is performed. Also, see the topics in Prepare to upgrade MES.

• Localization of the response files used with the install and Configurator commands is not supported.