When running the installation files of Acronis Backup, you can specify one or more of command-line parameters.
Common parameters
Unless stated otherwise, the parameters are present in all installation files.
-a or --auto
Performs installation in the so-called unattended setup mode, as opposed to the default interactive mode.
The setup program will proceed without asking for interaction, such as typing the license key or clicking the Next buttons.
When using this parameter, you need to specify the component to install, by using the -i parameter.
When running the installation file of Acronis Backup Agent for Linux, you also need to specify the license server or the license key by using the -L or -l parameter, respectively.
If the SnapAPI module needs to be compiled and the compilation is possible, the setup program will automatically compile the module; otherwise, it will skip the compilation.
-n or --nodeps
Ignores dependencies during an unattended setup (see the -a parameter described previously).
With this parameter, the setup will proceed even if the packages necessary for the software to work are not installed. If any dependencies are missing, software functionality will be limited.
-u or --uninstall
Uninstalls the component. You do not need to specify a license key or the license server.
-s or --disable-native-shared
Forces using the setup program’s own redistributable libraries during installation, instead of those present in the system.
Redistributable libraries are standard sets of internal tools. Programs use these libraries for purposes such as displaying the user interface.
The setup program contains copies of all the libraries it needs. By default, it uses a copy of a library only when no such library is present in the system. With this parameter, the setup program always uses the copy.
You may want to use this parameter when experiencing problems with installation; for example, when the user interface of the setup program is not displayed correctly.
-d or --debug
Puts verbose information to the installation log.
-i <Component name> or --id=<Component name>
Applies only to installation of Acronis Backup. In Acronis Backup Advanced, each component is installed from a separate installation file.
Specifies the name of the component being installed:
For Acronis Backup Agent for Linux: BackupAndRecoveryAgent
For Acronis Backup Bootable Components and Media Builder: BackupAndRecoveryBootableComponents
For Acronis Backup Management Console: ManagementConsole
The names are case-sensitive.
-v or --version
Displays the product version and then exits.
-? or --help
Displays help and then exits.
--usage
Displays a brief usage message and then exits.
Parameters that apply only to the installation file of Acronis Backup Agent for Linux
-e {0|1} or --ssl={0|1}
Specifies whether to enable authentication for connection to other components. Authentication is performed by using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificates.
The possible values are:
0: Do not use authentication
1: Use authentication
-C <Management server> or --ams=<Management server>
Specifies the name or IP address of the Acronis Backup Management Server.
When using this parameter, you need to specify the user name and password of a management server administrator by using the -g and -w parameters, respectively.
The machine will be registered on the management server after the installation is complete.
-g <User name> or --login=<User name>
Specifies the user name of a member of the Acronis Centralized Admins group on the management server whose name is given by <Management server>.
-w <Password> or --password=<Password>
Specifies the password for the user whose name is given by <User name>.
-p <Port number> or --port=<Port number>
Specifies the number of the TCP port to use to connect to other Acronis Backup components. The default port number is 9876.
Parameters that determine the installation mode
-T or --trial
Installs the component in the trial mode.
-l <License key> or --serial=<License key>
Specifies the license key for the component.
-L <License server> or --license-server=<License server>
Specifies the name or IP address of the Acronis License Server.
When using this parameter, you need to specify the code of your product, by using the -P parameter.
-P <Product alias>
Specifies the product code of Acronis Backup—also called the product alias. The codes are the following:
Acronis Backup Advanced for Linux Server: ABR11.5_ASL
Acronis Backup Advanced Universal License: ABR11.5_VE
Acronis Backup Advanced for VMware: ABR11.5_VEESX
Acronis Backup Advanced for Hyper-V: ABR11.5_VEHV
Acronis Backup Advanced for RHEV: ABR11.5_VERHEV
Acronis Backup Advanced for Citrix XenServer: ABR11.5_VEXEN
Acronis Backup Advanced for Oracle VM: ABR11.5_VEORCL