Installer Unexpectedly Defaults to Oracle Database When Using install.properties

Products

• Automation Analytics & Intelligence

Issue/Introduction

When running the Automation Analytics & Intelligence installer using an automated or silent installation method via the install.properties file, the installation unexpectedly defaults to an Oracle database configuration, even if a different database type is intended.

Environment

 

• Product: Automation Analytics & Intelligence

• Version: 24.x

 

Cause

This issue occurs when the dbType parameter is missing or not defined within the install.properties configuration file. Because this property is required, its absence causes the installer to fall back to its default behavior, which is to configure an Oracle database connection.

Resolution

To resolve this issue, you must explicitly define the database type using the dbType parameter in your configuration file.

Steps to Resolve:

1. Open your install.properties file in a text editor.

2. Add the dbType parameter and set it to match your target database.

   • Accepted values: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL

3. Save the file and re-run the installer.

 

Example Configuration snippet:

# Type of DBMS used for Automation Analytics & Intelligence database
# Accepted values: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL
# This property is required.
dbType=SQL Server