creating a .msi package 2

[sentmemail]

does anyone knows how to create a .msi package and push it to the user's PC using GPO ?
thanks

 

[koquito]

You need to use WINSTALL, is a package that comes included in the WIn2k CD, i think under deployment...Is very easy to use, you have to run nit twice, one time before you install the software and the other after it..The difference will make the .msi file.
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[sentmemail]

what if i want to push a software like winzip to every user? how to do it?

 

[ashpp]

Hi,

1. Install WinInstall somewhere on the network
2. With a 'clean' workstation load up Wininstall from a network drive
3. Prescan the workstation using WinInstall LE
4. Install WINZIP
5. Test EVERYTHING - set up ALL perferences (speed ages at this point!)
5a. Reboot the workstation
6. Postscan the workstation using WinInstall LE
7. Allocate in the GPO (under Software installation) to a test machines
8. Reboot the workstations you want it on + test
9. Allocate to all machines you want

 

[koquito]

That's it!!, In step 4 instead of Winzip, you can use any software.
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[sentmemail]

i don't have a clean machine to work on..
how about publishing a software?

 

[ashpp]

> i don't have a clean machine to work on..

Don't expect the MSI to work then. A clean reference machine is the only way to make sure there are no file dependencies. Winzip might work on a 'dirty' machine it might not.

> how about publishing a software?

It only adds entrys for Add/Remove it doesn't install the program.

Ash.

 

[GrnEyedLdy]

Where can I find WinInstall?

Thanks,

Patty

 

[sentmemail]

how do i go about publish an application?

 

[koquito]

Wininstall is on the Windows 2000 Server CD at Valuadd\3rdparty\Mgmt\Winstle

And to publish the .MSI, you go to Active Directory U&C Open the OU (For example Students) you want the Msi package to be installed, or the entire domain if you want it to everybody.Right click on it, and go to Properties-->Group POlicy..Then Add a new POlicy or edit One if you have it already..Then when you Edit it you will see An option For Software Settings-->Software INstallation..then here right click and New Package..the you browse it to find your MSI.
Hope it Helps
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[tlcscousin]

You can if the users are allowed to access add remove programs and have the necessary permissions to install programs use a ZAP file to install programs.
A ZAP (zaw) file is only able to publish (available through add remove programs).

 

[GrnEyedLdy]

I found this reference to WinInstall on Microsofts site,

"The latest full version of WinInstall 6.5 is part of the Veritas Management Suite".

However, Koquito mentioned that it was available on the Windows 2000 CD.

Does anyone know if it is available on the CD...

Thanks,

Patty

 

[GrnEyedLdy]

Thanks, Koquito!

Patty

 

[koquito]

You'r welcome anytime..Enjoy it!!! A+, MCP, CCNA
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[sentmemail]

how do i go about publishing apps?

 

[ashpp]

Read koquito's post above, then right click on the app on select published

Ash.