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ONFIGURING PACKAGE INFORMATION
This section describes global MSI package configuration options. These options are located on
the MSI root tree node of the Setup settings pane.
4.1.1
Setting the MSI package location
The MSI package generated by ZENworks Application Virtualization will be written to the file
specified in the Output Location textbox. This textbox should contain the fully qualified name of
the desired output file, including the output path and MSI file name.
By default, MSI packages are not automatically generated or updated when the virtual application
is rebuilt.
To automatically update MSI packages after the virtual application is rebuilt, check the
Automatically generate MSI after successful application build option.
Regenerating MSIs may significantly increase the time required to complete the build
process. Therefore, Novell recommends that this option be disabled during the virtual application
development process.
It is also possible to manually force the MSI package to be regenerated. To manually build the
MSI package, click the Build MSI button.
Note: You must build the virtual application executable before the MSI package may be
generated. The Build MSI button will be disabled if the virtual application executable has not yet
been built.
4.1.2
Specifying package metadata
MSI setup packages contain a package manifest describing the product's name, version (can only
be numbers and periods), and manufacturer. To configure the MSI package metadata, enter the
appropriate values in the Product Info area.
Note: The metadata published on the MSI package is distinct from the metadata published on the
virtual application executable itself. To modify executable shell metadata, specify the appropriate
metadata on the Settings pane.
4.1.3
Installation parameters
The Installation parameters area allows installation options such as install location and
permissions parameters to be configured.
Applications may be installed either for the current user or for all users of the target device. To
install the application for all users, check the Install applications for All Users option.
Note: Installing applications for all users requires privileged access to the host device. Do not
enable this option if the MSI package is designed for use by end users with standard user
permissions.
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