FAS Installer Options
Command-line options for installing FAS
The following options are valid with both:
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XenDesktopFasSetup.exefile located on the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops ISO atx64\XenDesktop Setup\XenDesktopFasSetup.exe -
FasSetup_2503.exe, where 2503 is the release available from Citrix Downloads
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/configure_firewallOpens all ports in the Windows firewall used by the components being installed, if the Windows Firewall Service is running, even if the firewall is not enabled. If you are using a third-party firewall or no firewall, you must manually open the ports. FAS requires inbound TCP port 80.
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/help or /h or /?Displays command help.
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/norebootPrevents a restart after installation.
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/quietor/passiveNo user interface appears during the installation. The only evidence of the installation and configuration process is in Windows Task Manager. If this option is omitted, the graphical interface launches.
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/removeRemoves FAS.
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For information about how Citrix reports the result of component installations, see Citrix installation return codes.
Installing FAS on Windows Server Core
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops ISO or the stand-alone FAS installer exe (FasSetup_2503.exe) are the preferred ways to install FAS. However, depending on what OS features are enabled, you may not be able to use them to install on Windows Server Core.
Instead, use the following MSI files from the Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops ISO:
| MSI file | Location on ISO | Comment |
|---|---|---|
FederatedAuthenticationService_x64.msi |
x64\Federated Authentication Service |
Required |
TelemetryServiceInstaller_x64.msi |
x64\Virtual Desktop Components |
Recommended, provides support for Always-on Tracing |
As a prerequisite, .net4.8 must be installed.
To install or upgrade, use the following commands:
msiexec /i FederatedAuthenticationService_x64.msi [/quiet] CONFIGUREFIREWALL=[YES|NO]
msiexec /i TelemetryServiceInstaller_x64.msi [/quiet]
net start "Citrix Telemetry Service"
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The options are:
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/quiet: Does not display any user interface - CONFIGUREFIREWALL: Specifies YES to configure the firewall to allow incoming connections on port 80. The default if this option is omitted is NO
To remove FAS, use the following commands:
msiexec /x FederatedAuthenticationService_x64.msi [/quiet]
msiexec /x TelemetryServiceInstaller_x64.msi [/quiet]
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FAS Administration on Windows Server Core
You can configure and administer FAS locally or from another computer that has FAS installed using either:
When using PowerShell cmdlets, set the -Address parameter to the target FAS server’s FQDN. Alternatively, you can set the variable $CitrixFasAddress to the FQDN. You can specify localhost if you want to administer the local FAS.
When using the FAS administration console, click the Connect to another server link in the top right-hand corner.