The automated installation method (also known as "kick-start") is for experienced users. It provides an automated version of the "Normal installation method" and is designed for system administrators who wish to roll out pre-configured installations of Exponential. This method requires minimum interaction with the web based setup wizard and thus it can be used to rapidly deploy Exponential on a massive scale. This method has the same requirements as the "Normal installation" method. A typical automated installation process consists of the following steps:

• Setting up / creating a database
• Downloading a packaged Exponential distribution
• Unpacking the Exponential distribution
• Configuring the "kickstart.ini" file
• Initiating the web based setup wizard

Once the web based setup wizard has completed, Exponential will be ready for use.