HydroSym & HydroMan – Automated Deployment & Update Guide
HydroSym & HydroMan -- Automated Deployment & Update Guide
Introduction
This document describes how to automate the installation, configuration, licensing, and update management of HydroSym and HydroMan in a managed IT environment.
It is intended for IT administrators using deployment tools such as:
- PDQ Deploy
- Microsoft Intune
- Other software distribution systems
The goal is to ensure a fully unattended installation and controlled update process without requiring manual user interaction or admin rights for engineers.
1. Silent Installation
HydroSym and HydroMan support silent installation.
Installer parameter:
/VERYSILENT
This ensures:
- No dialogs during installation
- Fully unattended deployment
This parameter can be used in:
- PDQ Deploy packages
- Intune deployments
- Scripts (PowerShell / batch)
2. Automated License Activation
After installation, the license can be activated automatically using:
licensetool.exe \ \
Notes:
- licensetool.exe is located in the installation folder
- The email address is optional but recommended
- It helps identify users and manage license usage
3. Preconfigured Settings (Important)
To ensure users can start working immediately without any prompts, predefined configuration files should be deployed.
Location:
%appdata%\PARO\HydroMan\Ini
Recommended files:
Hydroman.ini
[Main]
Language=
DisclaimerAccepted=1
LibraryInstalled=1
SilentDeploy=1
Hydroman_Upgrade.ini
[Upgrade]
Automatically=0
Location:
%appdata%\PARO\HydroSym\Ini
Recommended files:
Hydrosym.ini
[Main]
Language=
DisclaimerAccepted=1
LibraryInstalled=1
SilentDeploy=1
Hydrosym_Upgrade.ini
[Upgrade]
Automatically=0
Effect:
- No disclaimer pop-ups
- No library installation prompts
- No update pop-ups
- Clean first startup experience
4. Central Configuration (Optional)
For larger environments, a shared configuration file can be used.
Example HydroSym:
Hydrosym.ini
[Network]
UseNetworkSettings=1
NetworkIniFile=L:\Ini\HydroSym.ini
Example HydroMan:
HydromanLocal.ini
[References]
GlobalSettings=L:\Ini\HydromanNW.ini
Benefits:
- Centralized control
- Consistent configuration across all users
- Easier maintenance
5. Update Management
Important:
HydroSym and HydroMan do NOT support fully automatic background updates without admin rights.
Recommended approach:
1. Disable automatic update prompts
[Upgrade]
Automatically=0
2. Use centralized deployment tools
Use tools such as:
- Microsoft Intune
- PDQ Deploy
To:
- Roll out updates centrally
- Control timing
- Ensure version consistency
3. Deploy updates silently
/VERYSILENT
6. Best Practice Deployment Workflow
- Deploy software using silent installer
- Run license activation command
- Copy preconfigured INI files to AppData
- (Optional) Configure network-based INI
- Disable automatic updates
- Use IT tools to push future updates
7. Benefits of This Approach
- No manual user interaction required
- No admin rights needed for end users
- Full IT control over installations and updates
- Stable and predictable environment
- Reduced support requests from engineers
8. Additional Support
Documentation:\
If required, we can assist with:
- Initial setup of deployment packages
- Best practices for your specific IT environment
- Validation of your rollout process
Conclusion
By combining silent installation, automated licensing, predefined configuration, and centralized update management, HydroSym and HydroMan can be fully integrated into modern IT deployment workflows.
This ensures a seamless experience for both IT teams and engineering users.