The Capture Process; Customizing A Software Package; Distributing A Software Package; Appendix A: Migrating From Rapidinstall - Symantec ALTIRIS DEPLOYMENT SOLUTION 6.9 SP4 - V1.0 Manual

Customizing a Software Package

Distributing a Software Package

Appendix A: Migrating From RapidInstall

Appendix B: Windows Installer Format Explained

Deployment Solution
vendor-supplied MSIs is not recommended since it could introduce incompatibilities with
future updates.
Hardware drivers, operating systems and updates should not be captured, due to their
complexity and Windows File Protection.

The Capture Process

Before you begin, review the guidelines in
(page 232).
Copy the installation programs you want to repackage to the reference computer or to
an accessible share and launch Wise SetupCapture. (If you added shortcuts, Start > All
Programs > Altiris > Deployment Solution > Wise SetupCapture. Ensure you run it on
the reference computer, not the server.)
After providing a name, select options for this capture. The default options should work
fine, though if you want to capture file and registry deletions you need to select these
options. Complete details on these options are in the Wise
Packager\Help\WisePackager.chm help file on your Deployment Share.
The remaining on-screen prompts guide you through performing an initial scan,
capturing changes, and completing the process.
After this process completes, review the captured changes and add stand-alone files and
registry settings in the next section,
Open the Wise MSI Editor and open the MSI you captured. (If you added shortcuts, Start
> All Programs > Altiris > Deployment Solution > Wise MSI Editor.)
Complete details on using Wise MSI Editor are in the Wise
Packager\Help\WisePackager.chm help file on your Deployment Share.
At a minimum, you should review and update the properties on the Installation Expert
pages.
After you have created a software package, use the powerful automation tools provided
by Deployment Solution or Software Delivery Solution to distribute this package to
managed computers.
We recommend migrating from RapidInstall to the Wise Packager to leverage the
benefits of the MSI format, including self-healing, automatic uninstall and rollback.
To convert existing RIP packages to MSI format, use the RiptoMSI.exe migration utility.
This utility is in the RInstall folder on your Deployment Share.
To create a streamlined process for installing and managing applications, Microsoft
developed the Windows Installer service. It consists of the following:
Appendix C: SetupCapture Guidelines
Customizing a Software Package
Software Packaging
(page 229).
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