Configuring a response.ini File to Install MicroStrategy

The response.ini file for installation allows you to automate certain aspects of the installation by modifying a Windows ini-like response file.

This option is typically implemented by the following:

OEM applications that embed MicroStrategy installations within other products
IT departments who want to have more control over desktop installations

The response.ini file specifies all the selections you want to make during the installation in the MicroStrategy Installation Wizard. You can either run it with all the MicroStrategy Installation Wizard options that are pre-selected or run it without having to use the wizard at all.

The response.ini file should not be confused with the setup.iss file, which is used by the MicroStrategy Installation Wizard to perform silent installation. When both response.ini and setup.iss are included in the setup, response.ini overrides setup.iss. For details on the setup.iss file, see Silent Installation.

Component Dependencies

When you use a response.ini file to install MicroStrategy products, there are some key dependencies among separate components you should be aware of.

The products listed below require either pre-installed software or certain MicroStrategy components to be selected to successfully install the products with a response.ini file:

MicroStrategy Enterprise Manager requires MicroStrategy Command Manager to be included in the installation.
MicroStrategy Delivery Engine, MicroStrategy Subscription Portal, MicroStrategy Tutorial – Delivery Installation and MicroStrategy Tutorial – Delivery Configuration require MicroStrategy Narrowcast Administrator and SequeLink ODBC Socket Server to be included in the installation.
MicroStrategy Narrowcast Server Administrator requires SequeLink ODBC Socket Server to be included in the installation.
MicroStrategy Narrowcast Server Subscription Portal requires SequeLink ODBC Socket Server to be included in the installation.
MicroStrategy Function Plug-in Wizard requires Microsoft Visual C++ to be installed before running your response.ini file.
MicroStrategy Analytic Modules requires MicroStrategy Developer or a combination of MicroStrategy Analyst and MicroStrategy Architect to be included in the installation.
Platform Analytics requires MicroStrategy Intelligence Server, MicroStrategy Telemetry, and Command Manager to be included in the installation.

Creating a response.ini File

Create the file in any text editor and save it as response.ini in the desired folder.

You must save the file with ANSI encoding.

The following tables describe the parameters and options for the all the sections, such as Installer, Paths, and so on in the response.ini file. It is followed by sample response.ini files for your reference.

The options are case‑sensitive, therefore they must be entered as indicated in the tables below.

Installer

Options	Description
`[Installer]`	Section that begins the installation.
`ExpressMode`	`TRUE` or `False`. Indicates whether the installation uses Express Install or Custom Install.
`PropertiesFilesOverwrite`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. Set to `TRUE` to create new properties files. These files are related to the Tutorial Delivery component. The default is `FALSE`, which uses the current version of the properties files. The default is `FALSE`.
`EnableTracing`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. Set this option to trace the setup process in a log file that is saved in the Temp folder. The log file records errors that are encountered during the installation. The default is `FALSE`.
`HideAllDialogs`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. Indicates whether the installation uses all default values. `FALSE` displays all the dialog boxes and you must browse using the Next buttons. The default is `FALSE`.
`ForceReboot`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `TRUE` reboots the machine after the installation is done. The default is `FALSE`.
`PreventReboot`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `TRUE` prevents the machine from rebooting after installation is done. Note the following conditions: If both `ForceReboot = TRUE` and `PreventReboot = TRUE`, then `PreventReboot` applies first. If both `ForceReboot` and `PreventReboot` are `FALSE` and `HideDialog` for `[Finish]` is set to `TRUE`, then the machine reboots only if it is required. The default is `FALSE`.
`CheckTCPI`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. Set to `TRUE` to check that the TCP/IP network protocol is active. If set to `FALSE`, the setup doesn't check for it. The default is `TRUE`.
`CheckII`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. Set to `TRUE` to check for Internet Information Services. The default is `TRUE`.
`CreateShortcuts`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `TRUE` creates the shortcuts for MicroStrategy products, tools, and documentation. The default is `TRUE`.
`CheckRenameOperations`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. In some instances, as a result of a previous installation or an uninstall, certain files may be missing or irreplaceable during installation. Therefore, you are prompted to do one of the following: Reboot at the beginning of installation to replace this file. It is recommended that you select this option. Continue with the installation at the risk of the software not functioning properly. If you enter `FALSE`, the prompt does not display. The default is `TRUE`.
`AnalyticsOverwrite`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. This option overwrites the Analytics Modules from a previous install. The default is `FALSE`.
`TutDeliveryOverwrite`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. Set this option to overwrite the Delivery Tutorial from a previous installation. The default is `FALSE`.
`BackupFiles`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. If you set the value to `TRUE`, it creates a backup of the following files: `.pds` `.xsl` `.asp` `.css` `.js` `.sql` The default is `FALSE`.
`RunConfigWizard`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. When using silent install, set to `FALSE` to prevent the Configuration Wizard from coming up after reboot.The default is `TRUE`.
`StopAllServices`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. Set to `TRUE` to stop all services required to be stopped to complete a MicroStrategy installation. If set to `FALSE`, the user is prompted if services need to be stopped. The default is `TRUE`.
`StopIIS`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. Set this option to stop Internet Information Services (IIS) during installation. The default is `FALSE`.
`EnableASPServices`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. Set this option to enable the ASP MicroStrategy Web Services extensions that IIS Admin requires. The default is `FALSE`.
`EnableASPNETServices`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. Set this option to enable the ASP.NET MicroStrategy Web Services extensions that IIS Admin requires. The default is `FALSE`.
`ShowWelcomeScreen`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. Set to `TRUE` to display the Welcome screen after reboot. The Welcome screen is displayed only once after reboot. The default is `TRUE`.
`EnterpriseManagerOverwrite`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. If you select `FALSE`, the warehouse and metadata files are not updated but the rest of the files for Enterprise Manager are updated. This prompt only impacts the files in the Microsoft Access database. The default is `FALSE`.
`ConfigWizardResponseFile`	Specify the name of the response file for the Configuration Wizard; otherwise, it takes the default name of `response.ini`. For more details on configuring the `response.ini` file for the Configuration Wizard, see Configuring your Installation with a response.ini File.
`LogFile`	Location where the `install.log` file is generated. If left empty, it takes the default location and file name of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\Common Files\MicroStrategy\install.log.` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\MicroStrategy\install.log.`

Welcome Dialog

Options	Description
`[Welcome]`	Section for configuring the Welcome dialog box.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE`.
`RemoveAll`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. This option is for the uninstall process only. Setting it to `TRUE` removes all MicroStrategy products during the uninstall process. The default is `FALSE`. For an example of a response file used to uninstall all MicroStrategy products, see Uninstalling with a response.ini File.

Customer Information Dialog

Options	Description
`[UserRegistration]`	Section for specifying the customer information.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE`.
`UserFirstName`	Indicates the user name of the currently logged user or a user who is already registered. If no information is provided, you cannot proceed to the next page.
`UserLastName`	Indicates the user name of the currently logged user or a user who is already registered. If no information is provided, you cannot proceed to the next page.
`UserEmail`	Indicates the email of the currently logged user, or a user who is already registered. If no information is provided, you cannot proceed.
`CompanyName`	The name of the company for which the software is registered. The default is the company name in the registry.
`LicenseKey`	Specify the license key for the software. If you do not specify the license key, the MicroStrategy Installation Wizard will ask for it when it reaches that step. By default, it is blank for a fresh install or displays the license key from a previous install.

License Detail

Options	Description
`[LicenseDetail]`	Section that displays license details.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `False`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE`.

Setup Express Install

Options	Description
`[SetupExpress]`	Section that begins the installation.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `False`. Indicates whether the installation uses Express Install or Custom Install.

Choose Destination Location Dialog

Options	Description
`[SuiteTarget]`	Section specifying the name of the target directory from where you can run the MicroStrategy products.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE`.
`TargetDirectory`	Location of the root directory for the Program Files. The default is set to: 32-bit Windows environment: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy` 64-bit Windows environment: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy`

Paths

Options	Description
`[InitialPaths]`	Section for specifying the path for the products that you select to install.
`COMMONFILES`	Location where the common files like `response.ini`, `install.log`, and so on will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\Common Files\MicroStrategy` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\MicroStrategy`
`Developer`	Location where Developer will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Desktop` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Desktop`
`ObjectManager`	Location where Object Manager will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Object Manager` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Object Manager`
`CommandManager`	Location where Command Manager will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Command Manager` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Command Manager`
`EnterpriseManager`	Location where Enterprise Manager will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Enterprise Manager` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Enterprise Manager`
`Server`	Location where the MicroStrategy Intelligence Server will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Intelligence Server`
`Web`	Location where MicroStrategy Web will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Web ASPx` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Web ASPx`
`WebUniversal`	Location where MicroStrategy Web will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Web JSP` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Web JSP`
`WebServices`	Location where MicroStrategy Web Services will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Web Services` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Web Services`
`WebServicesUniversal`	Location where MicroStrategy Web Services will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Web Services JSP` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Web Services JSP`
`Office`	Location where MicroStrategy Office will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Office` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Office`
`TutorialReporting`	Location where MicroStrategy Tutorial - Reporting will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Tutorial Reporting` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Tutorial Reporting`
`AnalyticsModules`	Location where the Analytics Modules will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Analytics Modules` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Analytics Modules`
`NCSAdminDeliveryEngine`	Location where the Narrowcast Server Delivery Engine will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Narrowcast Server\Delivery Engine` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Narrowcast Server\Delivery Engine`
`SubscriptionPortal`	Location where the Subscription Portal will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Narrowcast Server\Subscription Portal` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Narrowcast Server\Subscription Portal`
`TutorialDelivery`	Location where MicroStrategy Tutorial - Delivery will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Narrowcast Server\Tutorial` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Narrowcast Server\Tutorial`
`IntegrityManager`	Location where MicroStrategy Integrity Manager will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Integrity Manager` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Integrity Manager`
`Mobile`	Location where MicroStrategy Mobile will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Mobile Clients` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Mobile Clients`
`MobileASPPath`	Location where MicroStrategy Mobile Server ASP.NET will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Mobile Server ASPx` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Mobile Server ASPx`
`MobileJSPPath`	Location where MicroStrategy Mobile Server JSP will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Mobile Server JSP` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Mobile Server JSP`
`Portlets`	Location where MicroStrategy Portlets will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Portlets` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Portlets`
`MDXCubeProvider`	Location where the MicroStrategy MDX Cube Provider will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\MDX Cube Provider` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\MDX Cube Provider`
`GISConnectors`	Location where the MicroStrategy GIS Connectors will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\GISConnectors` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\GISConnectors`
`SystemManager`	Location where the MicroStrategy System Manager will be installed. If left empty, it takes the default location of: 32-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\SystemManager` 64-bit Windows environments: `C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\SystemManager`

Select Components Dialog - Product Visibility State

In the MicroStrategy Installation Wizard, the Select Components dialog box contains checkboxes to select or clear for products to be installed. The [ComponentSelection] options specify whether you want the following products to be visible to the user. In addition, you can set the default selection for each product.

Options	Description
`[ComponentSelection]`	Equivalent to the Select Components dialog box that you see during installation. For the `Visible` option, you can either enter `TRUE` to show a product or `FALSE` to hide it. If you do not specify a `TRUE` or `FALSE` value for each product, `TRUE` is used for all products. For the `Select` option, you can enter `TRUE` to select the checkbox next to a product. If you enter `FALSE`, the checkbox next to the product is not selected.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE`.
`AnalyticsModulesVisible`	MicroStrategy Analytics Modules
`ArchitectVisible`	MicroStrategy Architect
`CommandManagerVisible`	MicroStrategy Command Manager
`DeliveryEngineVisible`	MicroStrategy Delivery Engine
`DeveloperVisible`	MicroStrategy Developer
`AnalystVisible`	MicroStrategy Analyst
`EnterpriseManagerVisible`	MicroStrategy Enterprise Manager
`FunctionPluginVisible`	MicroStrategy Function Plug-In Wizard
`GISConnectorsVisible`	MicroStrategy GIS Connectors
`IntegrityManagerVisible`	MicroStrategy Integrity Manager
`IntelligenceDistributionServicesVisible`	MicroStrategy Distribution Services
`IntelligenceOLAPServicesVisible`	MicroStrategy OLAP Services
`IntelligenceReportServicesVisible`	MicroStrategy Report Services
`IntelligenceTransactionServicesVisible`	MicroStrategy Transaction Services
`IntelligenceVisible`	MicroStrategy Intelligence Server
`MobileServerASPVisible`	MicroStrategy Mobile Server (ASP.NET)
`MobileServerJSPVisible`	MicroStrategy Mobile Server (JSP)
`MobileVisible`	MicroStrategy Mobile
`MobileClientVisible`	MicroStrategy Mobile Client
`NCSAdminVisible`	MicroStrategy Narrowcast Administrator
`ObjectManagerVisible`	MicroStrategy Object Manager
`OfficeVisible`	MicroStrategy Office
`PortletsVisible`	MicroStrategy Portlets
`SequeLinkVisible`	SequeLink ODBC Socket Server
`ServerAdminVisible`	MicroStrategy Server Administrator
`SubscriptionPortalVisible`	MicroStrategy Subscription Portal
`SystemManagerVisible`	MicroStrategy System Manager
`MDXCubeProviderVisible`	MicroStrategy MDX Cube Provider
`TutorialDeliveryConfigureVisible`	MicroStrategy Tutorial - Delivery Configuration
`TutorialDeliveryInstallVisible`	MicroStrategy Tutorial - Delivery Installation
`WebAnalystVisible`	MicroStrategy Web Analyst
`WebProfessionalVisible`	MicroStrategy Web Professional
`WebReporterVisible`	MicroStrategy Web Reporter
`WebServerASPNETVisible`	MicroStrategy Web Server (ASP.NET)
`WebServerJSPVisible`	MicroStrategy Web Server (JSP)
`WebServicesASPNETVisible`	MicroStrategy Web Services (ASP.NET)
`WebServicesJSPVisible`	MicroStrategy Web Services (JSP)
`TelemetryServerVisible`	MicroStrategy Telemetry
`TomcatVisible`	Apache Tomcat
`MySQLVisible`	MySQL
`LibraryWebMobileVisible`	MicroStrategy Library Web and Mobile
`CollaborationVisible`	Collaboration Server
`DataServerVisible`	Data Server
`CommunityConnectorsVisible`	Community Connectors
`PlatformAnalyticsVisible`	Platform Analytics
`CertificateStoreVisible`	Certificate Store

Select Components Dialog - Product Selection State

During the installation process in the MicroStrategy Installation Wizard, the Select Components dialog box contains checkboxes to select or clear for products to be installed. You can either specify TRUE to install a product or FALSE to uninstall it. If you do not specify a TRUE or FALSE value for each product, the installation always uses the most recent selection from a previous install.

This means that if you have a product installed and you do not specify a TRUE or FALSE value, the product is upgraded.

If you specify TRUE, the product checkbox is selected. The [ComponentSelection] options specify whether the checkbox for each product will be selected or cleared.

Options	Description
`AnalyticsModulesSelect`	MicroStrategy Analytics Modules
`ArchitectSelect`	MicroStrategy Architect
`CommandManagerSelect`	MicroStrategy Command Manager
`DeliveryEngineSelect`	MicroStrategy Delivery Engine
`DeveloperSelect`	MicroStrategy Developer
`AnalystSelect`	MicroStrategy Analyst
`EnterpriseManagerSelect`	MicroStrategy Enterprise Manager
`FunctionPluginSelect`	MicroStrategy Function Plug-In Wizard
`GISConnectorsSelect`	MicroStrategy GIS Connectors
`IntegrityManagerSelect`	MicroStrategy Integrity Manager
`IntelligenceDistributionServicesSelect`	MicroStrategy Distribution Services
`IntelligenceOLAPServicesSelect`	MicroStrategy OLAP Services
`IntelligenceReportServicesSelect`	MicroStrategy Report Services
`IntelligenceSelect`	MicroStrategy Intelligence Server
`IntelligenceTransactionServicesSelect`	MicroStrategy Transaction Services
`MobileClientSelect`	MicroStrategy Mobile Client
`MobileSelect`	MicroStrategy Mobile
`MobileServerASPSelect`	MicroStrategy Mobile Server (ASP.NET)
`MobileServerJSPSelect`	MicroStrategy Mobile Server (JSP)
`NCSAdminSelect`	MicroStrategy Narrowcast Administrator
`ObjectManagerSelect`	MicroStrategy Object Manager
`OfficeSelect`	MicroStrategy Office
`PortletsSelect`	MicroStrategy Portlets
`SequeLinkSelect`	SequeLink ODBC Socket Server
`ServerAdminSelect`	MicroStrategy Server Administrator
`SubscriptionPortalSelect`	MicroStrategy Subscription Portal
`SystemManagerSelect`	MicroStrategy System Manager
`MDXCubeProviderSelect`	MicroStrategy MDX Cube Provider
`TutorialDeliveryConfigureSelect`	MicroStrategy Tutorial - Delivery Configuration
`TutorialDeliveryInstallSelect`	MicroStrategy Tutorial - Delivery Installation
`WebAnalystSelect`	MicroStrategy Web Analyst
`WebProfessionalSelect`	MicroStrategy Web Professional
`WebReporterSelect`	MicroStrategy Web Reporter
`WebServerASPNETSelect`	MicroStrategy Web Server (ASP.NET)
`WebServerJSPSelect`	MicroStrategy Web Server JSP
`WebServicesASPNETSelect`	MicroStrategy Web Services (ASP.NET)
`WebServicesJSPSelect`	MicroStrategy Web Services (JSP)
`TelemetryServerSelect`	MicroStrategy Telemetry
`TomcatSelect`	Apache Tomcat
`LibraryWebMobileSelect`	MicroStrategy Library Web and Mobile
`CollaborationSelect`	Collaboration Server
`DataServerSelect`	Data Server
`CommunityConnectorsSelect`	Community Connectors
`PlatformAnalyticsSelect`	Platform Analytics
`CertificateStoreSelect`	Certificate Store

Installation Files

Options	Description
`[IODSourceLocation]`	Section specifying the location of the files required to install the MicroStrategy components you have selected for installation. Specifying the location of the installation files is only required if you have downloaded only a subset of the MicroStrategy installation files and stored some of the files in another location. For steps to determine the files required for your installation, see Creating Custom Installation Packages.
`Style`	Determines whether the required installation files are provided in a folder or at a URL. You must define this parameter with one of the following values: `FILESERVER`: Type this value if the required installation files are stored in a folder on the local machine or a server machine. You must also provide the location of the files using the `SourceLocation` parameter. `HTTP`: Type this value if the required installation files are stored at an unsecured URL. You must also provide the location of the files using the `URL` parameter. `HTTPS`: Type this value if the required installation files are stored at a secured URL. You must also provide the location of the files using the `URL` parameter, as well as the user name and password to access the URL using the `UserName` and `Password` parameters.
`SourceLocation`	Location of the folder that stores any required installation files. Type the location of the local file path. If you store the files in a local folder, do not provide a location in the `URL` parameter.
`URL`	Location of the URL for the HTTP or HTTPS location that stores any required installation files. Type the URL for the location that stores any required installation files. If you store the files at an HTTP or HTTPS location, do not provide a location in the `SourceLocation` parameter.
`UserName`	If you retrieve the installation files from a URL location, type a user name that has access to the URL location. If there is no login required to the URL or you retrieve the installation files from a local folder, you can leave this field blank.
`Password`	If you retrieve the installation files from a URL location, type a password for the user name. If there is no login required to the URL or you retrieve the installation files from a local folder, you can leave this field blank.

Topology Configuration

Options	Description
`[ServicesRegConfig]`	Section that specifies the services registration configuration.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE.`
`MultipleMachine Environment`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` sets this machine as a server node in the environment. Otherwise, specify the server nodes in the `ServersInCluster` option.
`ServersInCluster`	Provide the services registration server hostnames, separated by semicolons. The input must to be identical for all configured machines in this environment. It is recommended to configure an odd number of servers in a cluster. Example: server1.domain.com; server2.domain.com; server3.domain.com.

Platform Analytics Configuration

Options	Description
`[PlatformAnalyticsConfig]`	Section that specifies the configuration for Platform Analytics.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE`.
`PlatformAnalyticsUseCustomDB`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. For non-upgrades, TRUE specifies a custom MySQL database to store Platform Analytics data. For upgrades, TRUE specifies a new MySQL database location.
`PlatformAnalyticsDBHost`	The hostname for the MySQL database.
`PlatformAnalyticsDBPort`	The port for the MySQL database.
`PlatformAnalyticsDBUser`	The username for accessing the MySQL database.
`PlatformAnalyticsDBPassword`	The user's password for accessing the MySQL database.

MicroStrategy Telemetry Cluster Configuration

Options	Description
TelemetryServerConfig	Section that configures MicroStrategy Telemetry.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE`.
TelemetryServerCluster	`TRUE` or `FALSE`.TRUE enables MicroStrategy Telemetry. The default is `FALSE`.
TelemetryServerLocalNode	Enter the local node's hostname.
TelemetryServerRemoteNodes	Enter a semicolon separated list of the remote node's hostnames.

Intelligence Server Definition Setting

Options	Description
`[ServerDefinitionSetting]`	Section specifying whether MicroStrategy Intelligence Server will use the server definition included with the Tutorial.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE`.
`OverwriteServerDefinition`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. This option relates to the Tutorial. Set this option to overwrite existing MicroStrategy Intelligence Server definitions from a previous install. The default is `FALSE`.

Analytics Module

Options	Description
`[AnalyticsSetting]`	Section that specifies the DSN used to connect to the MicroStrategy Analytics Modules.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE`.
`OverwriteDSN`	`TRUE` or `FALSE.` Set this option to overwrite an existing DSN with the same name. The data source names are as follows: `Analytics_Metadata` `CAM_WH_AC` `FRAM_WH_AC` `HRAM_WH_AC` `MicroStrategy_Tutorial_Data` `SAM_WH_AC` `SDAM_WH_AC` The default is `FALSE`.

MicroStrategy Web Virtual Directory

Options	Description
`[WebVirtualDirectory]`	Section that specifies the virtual directory to be used for the MicroStrategy Web application.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE.`
`VirtualDirectory`	Enter a name for the virtual directory. The default is `MicroStrategy`.
`RemoveVD`	`YES` or `NO`. This option is for the uninstall only. Set this option to remove an existing MicroStrategy Web virtual directory from a previous installation. The default is `NO`.

MicroStrategy Mobile Server Virtual Directory

Options	Description
`[MobileVirtualDirectory]`	Section that specifies the virtual directory to be used for the MicroStrategy Mobile Server applications.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE`.
`VirtualDirectory`	Enter a name for the virtual directory. The default is `MicroStrategyMobile`.
`ReconfigureVirtualDirectory`	`TRUE` or `False`. This option is relevant to upgrading MicroStrategy from a pre-9.0.1m version. `TRUE` replaces the virtual directory used to support MicroStrategy Mobile for BlackBerry with the new virtual directory specified for MicroStrategy Mobile Server. For more information on upgrade installations, see the Upgrade Help.
`RemoveVD`	`YES` or `NO`. This option is for the uninstall only. Set this option to remove an existing MicroStrategy Mobile Server virtual directory from a previous installation. The default is `NO`.

MicroStrategy MDX Cube Provider Virtual Directory

Options	Description
`[MDXCubeProviderVirtualDirectory]`	Section that specifies the virtual directory to be used for the MicroStrategy MDX Cube Provider.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE.`
`VirtualDirectory`	Enter a name for the virtual directory. The default is `MicroStrategyMDX`.
`ReconfigureVirtualDirectory`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. Set this option to `TRUE` if the virtual directory for the MicroStrategy MDX Cube Provider should be reconfigured to support a new virtual directory.
`RemoveVD`	`YES` or `NO`. This option is for the uninstall only. Set this option to remove an existing MicroStrategy MDX Cube Provider virtual directory from a previous installation. The default is `NO`.

Subscription Portal Virtual Directory

Options	Description
`[PortalVirtualDirectory]`	Section that specifies the virtual directory to be used for MicroStrategy Subscription Portal.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box`.` The default is `FALSE`.
`VirtualDirectory`	Enter a name for the virtual directory. The default is `NarrowcastServer`.
`RemoveVD`	`YES` or `NO`. This option is for the uninstall only. Set this option to remove an existing MicroStrategy Subscription Portal virtual directory from a previous installation. The default is `NO`.

MicroStrategy Web Services Virtual Directory

Options	Description
`[WebServicesDirectory]`	Section that specifies the virtual directory to be used for MicroStrategy Web Services.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE`.
`VirtualDirectory`	Enter a name for the virtual directory. The default is `MicroStrategyWS`.
`RemoveVD`	`YES` or `NO`. This option is for the uninstall only. Set this option to remove an existing MicroStrategy Subscription Portal virtual directory from a previous installation. The default is `NO`.

MicroStrategy Office Web Services URL

This information applies to the legacy MicroStrategy Office add-in, the add‑in for Microsoft Office applications which is no longer actively developed.

It was substituted with a new add‑in, MicroStrategy for Office, which supports Office 365 applications. The initial version does not yet have all the functionalities of the previous add‑in.

If you are using MicroStrategy 2021 Update 2 or a later version, the legacy MicroStrategy Office add-in cannot be installed from Web.;

For more information, see the MicroStrategy for Office page in the Readme and the MicroStrategy for Office Help.

Options	Description
`[OfficeWebServicesURL]`	Section specifying the URL for MicroStrategy Web Services and Web Services.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE`.
`AllowBlankURL`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. Specify whether to allow a blank URL. The installation routine validates the provided URL. If no URL is provided, the user is informed that it has been left blank and needs to be configured with the MicroStrategy Office Configuration Tool. If this is set to `TRUE`, the user message is not displayed if the URL is left blank. The default is `FALSE`.
`URL`	Enter a URL pointing to a valid MicroStrategy Web Services installation, for example, `http://localhost/MicroStrategyWS/MSTRWS.asmx`

MicroStrategy Office Setting

This information applies to the legacy MicroStrategy Office add-in, the add‑in for Microsoft Office applications which is no longer actively developed.

It was substituted with a new add‑in, MicroStrategy for Office, which supports Office 365 applications. The initial version does not yet have all the functionalities of the previous add‑in.

If you are using MicroStrategy 2021 Update 2 or a later version, the legacy MicroStrategy Office add-in cannot be installed from Web.;

For more information, see the MicroStrategy for Office page in the Readme and the MicroStrategy for Office Help.

Options	Description
`[MSOfficeLoadOptions]`	Section specifying the options that determine if the MicroStrategy Office toolbar is loaded in the installed Microsoft Office applications.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE`.
`ConfigureExcel`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. Specify to load the MicroStrategy Office toolbar by default when the Microsoft Excel application runs. This applies only if Excel is installed in the target machine. The default is `TRUE`.
`ConfigureWord`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. Specify to load the MicroStrategy Office toolbar by default when the Microsoft Word application runs. This applies only if Word is installed on the target machine. The default is `TRUE`.
`ConfigurePowerpoint`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. Specify to load the MicroStrategy Office toolbar by default when the Microsoft PowerPoint application runs. This applies only if PowerPoint is installed on the target machine. The default is `TRUE`.

Intelligence Server Service Account

Options	Description
`[IntelligenceServiceAccount]`	Section specifying the Windows account for the MicroStrategy Intelligence Server service. You have two options: bypass entering the account information enter the account information
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE`.
`SkipAccountSetting`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. Set `TRUE` to bypass the service account setting in the MicroStrategy Intelligence Server Setting dialog box. If you bypass it, then the service runs with the local system account that is installing the products. The default is `FALSE`.
`Domain`	Enter the domain where the account is located.
`Login`	Enter the user name of the account to use.
`Password`	Enter the password for the account.
`ServiceStartup`	`AUTO` or `MANUAL`. Select to set the Intelligence Server service startup to be automatic or manual. The default is `AUTO.`

Narrowcast Server Service Account

Options	Description
`[NarrowcastServiceAccount]`	Section specifying the Windows account from which the MicroStrategy Narrowcast Server service will run.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE`.
`SkipAccountSetting`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. If you specify this value as `FALSE`, the service account settings are not skipped and the MicroStrategy Narrowcast Server setting dialog box is displayed. Specify the details of the Windows account that the MicroStrategy Narrowcast Server services will use to log on and click Next to proceed with the installation process.
`Domain`	Enter the domain where the account is located.
`Login`	Enter the user name of the account to use.
`Password`	Enter the password for the account.

Start Copying Files Dialog

Options	Description
`[Summary]`	Section that specifies the installation summary in the Start Copying Files dialog box.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE`.

MicroStrategy Installation Wizard Complete Dialog

Options	Description
`[Finish]`	Section that specifies the MicroStrategy Installation Wizard Complete dialog box.
`HideDialog`	`TRUE` or `FALSE`. `FALSE` displays the dialog box. The default is `FALSE`.

Example of a `response.ini` File for Custom Installation to Install All Components

Starting from 10.4, you can find the sample_custom.ini in the same location as the installation setup.exe. Replace any text between the angled brackets <> with your own specific information.

Your license key determines which MicroStrategy components will be available for your installation. For example, if your license key does not include MicroStrategy OLAP Services, then you cannot use IntelligenceOLAPServicesSelect=TRUE and IntelligenceOLAPServicesVisible=TRUE to install these components.

Click here to see an example response.ini file for custom installation to install all components.

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######################################
## MicroStrategy 11.3 Response File ##
######################################
#
# This file contains entries targeted to Custom Mode, which will install and configure the full platform on one machine.
#
# For more information on Silent Install please refer to the section on "Installing and configuring with a response.ini file" in the Installation and Configuration guide available at http://www2.microstrategy.com/producthelp/manuals/en/InstallationConfig.pdf.
#
# We are working to improve our Silent and Automated installation use-cases.  Feedback on Silent or Automated installations is welcomed via the MicroStrategy Community (Platform Services > Platform > Secure Enterprise - Windows) or via Technical Support to the Deployment Team.
# Here is a direct link (as of Jun 2017) to the Community sub-section on platform deployment: https://success.microstrategy.com/s/topic/0TO44000000FlkJGAS/Secure%20Enterprise%20-%20Windows%20-%20U092?tabset-215d6=1
#
######################################
##        Usage                        ##
######################################
#
# In an Administrator Command Line window (Windows Button > CMD, Right Click and Run As Administrator)
#
# Silent Install Usage: #PathToSetupExe# --responseFile="#PathToResponseIni#" -s -f1#PathToSetupIss# -f2#PathToLogFile#
#
# Example: C:\Setup.exe --responseFile="C:\response_custom.ini" -s -f1C:\Setup.iss -f2C:\Setup.log
#
# This assumes the following:
#
# Setup.exe is located at: C:\Setup.exe
# MicroStrategy Response File is located at: C:\response_custom.ini
# Installer Setup.iss is located at: C:\Setup.iss
# Output Log file should be written to: C\Setup.log
#
#
# Response entries start here, replace any text between angled brackets (<>) with your own text

[Installer]
ExpressMode=FALSE
PropertiesFilesOverwrite=FALSE
EnableTracing=FALSE
HideAllDialogs=TRUE

# After initial installation is finished, choose whether to automatically reboot the machine.
# A reboot is required.
# TRUE  - Indicates the machine will automatically reboot (recommended)
# FALSE - Indicates that no automatic reboot will be performed.  Task Manager (setup.exe) or the Install.log may be used to determine once the installation is finished as no other indication will be provided.
ForceReboot=TRUE
PreventReboot=FALSE
CheckTCPIP=TRUE
CheckIIS=TRUE
CreateShortcuts=TRUE
CheckRenameOperations=TRUE
AnalyticsOverwrite=True
TutDeliveryOverwrite=True
BackupFiles=FALSE
RunConfigWizard=FALSE
StopAllServices=TRUE
StopIIS=TRUE
EnableASPServices=TRUE
EnableASPNETServices=TRUE
ShowWelcomeScreen=FALSE
EnterpriseManagerOverwrite=TRUE
###ConfigWizardResponseFile=Response.ini
# Path and File Name for the Installation Log file.
# If no value is specified, the default location will be used: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\MicroStrategy\install.log
LogFile=

[Welcome]
HideDialog=TRUE
RemoveAll=FALSE

## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ##
#
# Customer Information
#
# Please specify your first name, last name, email address, the name of the company
# for which you work and the license key.
#

[UserRegistration]
HideDialog=TRUE

# First name of user
UserFirstName=<value>

# Last name of user
UserLastName=<value>

# Email address of user
UserEmail=<value>

# Company
CompanyName=<value>

# License key
LicenseKey=<value>

[LicenseDetail]
HideDialog=TRUE

[SetupExpress]
HideDialog=TRUE

## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ##
#
# Product Install Location.
# Use the following values to specify the install location for MicroStrategy products.
# The default path of TargetDirectory is C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy
# The default path of COMMONFILES is C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\MicroStrategy

[SuiteTarget]
HideDialog=TRUE
TargetDirectory=

[InitialPaths]
COMMONFILES =

[ComponentSelection]
HideDialog=TRUE

## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ##
#
# MicroStrategy Product Visibility State
#
# For GUI based installations, this section provides a visibility state setting for every MicroStrategy product. 
# Legal values are:
# 
#    TRUE  - Indicates that the product is visible for selection or deselection
#    FALSE - Indicates that the product is not visible for selection or deselection
# 
# The default value for visibility state settings is "true".
#
# For example, to make "MicroStrategy Intelligence" visible
# for selection or deselection
# 
#    IntelligenceVisible=TRUE
#
# All licensed products are visible by default, so in case you want to prevent 
# them from being visible, make sure they are set to false.

DeveloperVisible=TRUE
AnalystVisible=TRUE
ArchitectVisible=TRUE
ServerAdminVisible=TRUE
FunctionPluginVisible=FALSE
CommandManagerVisible=TRUE
EnterpriseManagerVisible=TRUE
ObjectManagerVisible=TRUE
IntegrityManagerVisible=TRUE
IntelligenceVisible=TRUE
IntelligenceOLAPServicesVisible=TRUE
IntelligenceReportServicesVisible=TRUE
IntelligenceDistributionServicesVisible=TRUE
IntelligenceTransactionServicesVisible=TRUE
WebAnalystVisible=TRUE
WebProfessionalVisible=TRUE
WebReporterVisible=TRUE
WebServerASPNETVisible=TRUE
WebServerJSPVisible=TRUE
WebServicesASPNETVisible=TRUE
WebServicesJSPVisible=TRUE
OfficeVisible=TRUE
MobileVisible=TRUE
MobileServerASPVisible=TRUE
MobileServerJSPVisible=TRUE
AnalyticsModulesVisible=TRUE
NCSAdminVisible=TRUE
DeliveryEngineVisible=TRUE
SubscriptionPortalVisible=TRUE
TutorialDeliveryInstallVisible=TRUE
TutorialDeliveryConfigureVisible=TRUE
SequeLinkVisible=TRUE
PortletsVisible=TRUE
MDXCubeProviderVisible=TRUE
GISConnectorsVisible=TRUE
SystemManagerVisible=TRUE
# New in 10.5
TelemetryServerVisible=TRUE
TomcatVisible=TRUE
# New in 10.9
LibraryWebMobileVisible=TRUE
CollaborationVisible=TRUE
# New in 11.0
CommunityConnectorsVisible=TRUE
PlatformAnalyticsVisible=TRUE
CertificateStoreVisible=TRUE
# New in 11.2
ExportVisible=TRUE

# New in 11.3
MicroStrategyRepositoryVisible=TRUE
CloudConnectorVisible=TRUE

## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ##
#
# MicroStrategy Product Selection State
#
# Determines which products are installed (GUI and Silent).  A selection state setting is available for every MicroStrategy product. 
# Legal values are:
# 
#    TRUE  - Indicates that the product is selected for installation
#    FALSE - Indicates that the product is not selected for installation
# 
# The default value for Selection state settings is "true".
#
# For example, to select "MicroStrategy Intelligence" 
# for installation use
# 
#    IntelligenceSelect=TRUE
#
# Most licensed products are selected by default, so in case you want to prevent 
# them from being installed make sure they are unselected too.

DeveloperSelect=TRUE
AnalystSelect=TRUE
ArchitectSelect=TRUE
ServerAdminSelect=TRUE
FunctionPluginSelect=FALSE
CommandManagerSelect=TRUE
EnterpriseManagerSelect=TRUE
ObjectManagerSelect=TRUE
IntegrityManagerSelect=TRUE
IntelligenceSelect=TRUE
IntelligenceOLAPServicesSelect=TRUE
IntelligenceReportServicesSelect=TRUE
IntelligenceDistributionServicesSelect=TRUE
IntelligenceTransactionServicesSelect=TRUE
WebAnalystSelect=TRUE
WebProfessionalSelect=TRUE
WebReporterSelect=TRUE
WebServerASPNETSelect=TRUE
WebServerJSPSelect=TRUE
WebServicesASPNETSelect=TRUE
WebServicesJSPSelect=TRUE
OfficeSelect=TRUE
MobileSelect=TRUE
MobileServerASPSelect=TRUE
MobileServerJSPSelect=TRUE
AnalyticsModulesSelect=TRUE
NCSAdminSelect=TRUE
DeliveryEngineSelect=TRUE
SubscriptionPortalSelect=TRUE
TutorialDeliveryInstallSelect=TRUE
TutorialDeliveryConfigureSelect=TRUE
SequeLinkSelect=TRUE
PortletsSelect=TRUE
MDXCubeProviderSelect=TRUE
GISConnectorsSelect=TRUE
SystemManagerSelect=TRUE
# New in 10.5
TelemetryServerSelect=TRUE
TomcatSelect=TRUE
# New in 10.9
LibraryWebMobileSelect=TRUE
CollaborationSelect=TRUE
# New in 11.0
CommunityConnectorsSelect=TRUE
PlatformAnalyticsSelect=TRUE
CertificateStoreSelect=TRUE
# New in 11.2
ExportSelect=TRUE

# New in 11.3
MicroStrategyRepositorySelect=TRUE
CloudConnectorSelect=TRUE

## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ##
# Topology Configuration
# The Workstation Topology helps administrators to monitor and manage services 
# in a MicroStrategy environment. Choose your configuration below.

[ServicesRegConfig]
HideDialog=TRUE

## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ##
# Remote Repository Configuration

[RemoteRepositoryConfig]
HideDialog=TRUE
RemoteRepositoryHostname=
RemoteRepositoryPort=
RemoteRepositoryUsername=
RemoteRepositoryPassword=
OverrideExistingRepositoryPA=FALSE
OverrideExistingRepositoryCollab=FALSE

# If MultipleMachineEnvironment=FALSE, this machine will be set as a server node in the environment.
# Otherwise, please specify server nodes in ServersInCluster option.
MultipleMachineEnvironment=FALSE

# The input below will be entered identically for all configured machines in this environment.
# Example: servername1.acme.com; servername2.acme.com; servername3.acme.com
# It is recommended to configure an odd number of servers in a cluster
ServersInCluster=

## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ## ##
# Telemetry Server Cluster Configuration
[TelemetryServerConfig]
HideDialog=TRUE
TelemetryServerCluster=FALSE
# Please provide local node's hostname
TelemetryServerLocalNode=
# Please provide a semicolon separated list of remote nodes' hostname
TelemetryServerRemoteNodes=

[ServerDefinitionSetting]
HideDialog=TRUE
OverwriteServerDefinition=FALSE

[AnalyticsSetting]
HideDialog=TRUE
OverwriteDSN=FALSE

[WebVirtualDirectory]
HideDialog=TRUE
VirtualDirectory=MicroStrategy
ReconfigureVirtualDirectory=TRUE

[MobileVirtualDirectory]
HideDialog=TRUE
VirtualDirectory=MicroStrategyMobile
ReconfigureVirtualDirectory=TRUE

[PortalVirtualDirectory]
HideDialog=TRUE
VirtualDirectory=NarrowcastServer
ReconfigureVirtualDirectory=TRUE

[WebServicesVirtualDirectory]
HideDialog=TRUE
VirtualDirectory=MicroStrategyWS
ReconfigureVirtualDirectory=TRUE

[OfficeWebServicesURL]
HideDialog=TRUE
AllowBlankURL=FALSE
URL=http://localhost/MicroStrategyWS/mstrws.asmx

[MSOfficeLoadOptions]
HideDialog=TRUE
ConfigureExcel=TRUE
ConfigurePowerpoint=TRUE
ConfigureWord=TRUE

[IntelligenceServiceAccount]
HideDialog=TRUE
SkipAccountSetting=TRUE
Login=<NT_UserLoginHere>
Password=<UserPasswordHere>
Domain=<DomainHere>
ServiceStartUp=AUTO

[NarrowcastServiceAccount]
HideDialog=TRUE
SkipAccountSetting=True
Login=<NT_UserLoginHere>
Password=<UserPasswordHere>
Domain=<DomainHere>

[Summary]
HideDialog=TRUE

[Finish]
HideDialog=TRUE

Example of a `response.ini` File for Express Installation

Starting from 10.4 you can find the sample_express.ini in the same location as the installation setup.exe. Replace any text between angled brackets <> with your own specific information.

Click here to see an example response.ini file for express installation.