9-2: New Approaches to Software Packaging
Solution overview
Type of solution | Guidance and scripts |
Features and tools | VBScript, setup.exe, msiexec.exe |
Solution summary | Create a wrapper around the many various application setup routines in your environment so that there is always one consistent, easy-to-find way to launch the installation of any one application. Separate application installation and configuration, and then link them together. |
Benefits | Ability to upgrade application versions without modifying the software management framework; easier deployment and support. |
Introduction
The primary goal of a software management infrastructure is to support the installation, repair, and removal of applications. There are numerous tools that can be used to deploy ...
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