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Chapter 18: Preparing Packages for Distribution Using Distribution Wizard

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• If you know which version
you can get a copy of the InstallScript engine from the AdminStudio installation CD. All the major releases of
the InstallScript engine are available in the
Note •
article at
http://consumer.installshield.com/kb.asp?id=Q108322
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If you do not know which version
installation, contact the software vendor to find out the exact version.
Deploying an InstallScript MSI Installation
To deploy an InstallScript MSI installation, configure the setup and the target system in the following manner:
Task: To deploy an InstallScript MSI installation:
1. Run the
version of the InstallScript engine that was used to create the application's InstallScript MSI installation).
2. Create a transform for the InstallScript MSI that includes the following changes:
a. Add the property
b. Add a condition to the
Editor that will always resolve to false or remove the custom action from the sequence.
c. Make any additional changes in the transform, such as populating the serial number, modifying shortcuts
or feature states, depending upon your organization's needs and the features and requirements of the
application.
3. Next deploy the InstallScript
If deploying the package via Active Directory, make sure that you set the Installation User Interface to Basic
and specify any transforms that you created for the InstallScript MSI package.
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The Distribution Wizard provides a straightforward way to distribute a Windows Installer package (.msi)—including
any associated transforms or patches—to a network location, an FTP server, an administrative location, or using
virtually any distribution system.
The Distribution Wizard is comprised of two separate wizards:
• Distribution Wizard
• Distribution Wizard for ZENworks Configuration Management
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of the InstallScript engine was used to create your InstallScript MSI installation,
For more information, see the
file to install the appropriate InstallScript engine on the target machine (where
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of the InstallScript engine was used to create your InstallScript MSI
to the property table via the Direct Editor and give it a value of
custom action in the
package.
folder on the AdminStudio installation CD.
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