Base Build Components (XP SP3)
Hi All,
I'm trying to get a picture of what components you typicaly include in your base build - starting with a clean XP SP3 install. I'm not concerned with the base applications (Adobe Reader, Office, AV etc) but pretty much everything else you include. I have the following list:
Latest .Net Framework version
Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable
MSXML 6.0 (I know this is included with XP SP3)
Latest Java Runtime version
Any required Jinitiator versions
Latest Flash Player
Latest Shockware Player
You could argue the list is subjective but I'd say these are pretty common.
Any comments / additions?
Cheers,
Rob.
I'm trying to get a picture of what components you typicaly include in your base build - starting with a clean XP SP3 install. I'm not concerned with the base applications (Adobe Reader, Office, AV etc) but pretty much everything else you include. I have the following list:
Latest .Net Framework version
Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable
MSXML 6.0 (I know this is included with XP SP3)
Latest Java Runtime version
Any required Jinitiator versions
Latest Flash Player
Latest Shockware Player
You could argue the list is subjective but I'd say these are pretty common.
Any comments / additions?
Cheers,
Rob.
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Posted by:
anonymous_9363
14 years ago
Presumably you mean for client PC build, rather than a packaging box.
If so, InstallShield drivers/engines up to 12 sprint to mind...
If so, InstallShield drivers/engines up to 12 sprint to mind...
Posted by:
MSIPackager
14 years ago
Yes Client build - sorry should have been more specific. Then again anyone with this stuff on their packaging build should be certified [;)]
Good shout about the InstallShield engines though...
Good shout about the InstallShield engines though...
Posted by:
dvdzonenz
14 years ago
Hi,
But I don't have this on my PC and it is only on the Shockwave testing site that I got a message. My autoplay CDs just use html etc.
I really don't see this plugin around me.
Latest Shockware Player
But I don't have this on my PC and it is only on the Shockwave testing site that I got a message. My autoplay CDs just use html etc.
I really don't see this plugin around me.
Posted by:
jcarri06
14 years ago
Rob,
I typically don't include Java or the Adobe flash/shockwave products in the image file since they change every other months, lol. Usually just have a post deployment script that lets me quickly update those applications. I tend to only include apps that are too large to effeciently install post deployment and those that hardly ever get updates.
Looks like you've pretty much got the pieces of a vanilla image along with VBS iss engine. Seems like you'll be reaching into client specific apps at that point.
Cheers,
Jay
I typically don't include Java or the Adobe flash/shockwave products in the image file since they change every other months, lol. Usually just have a post deployment script that lets me quickly update those applications. I tend to only include apps that are too large to effeciently install post deployment and those that hardly ever get updates.
Looks like you've pretty much got the pieces of a vanilla image along with VBS iss engine. Seems like you'll be reaching into client specific apps at that point.
Cheers,
Jay
Posted by:
joedown
14 years ago
I do not include any applications in our base installs except for specific MS components and updates. All other applications are deployed afterward through Zenworks. This allows for a single clean base to deploy to all desktops and portables.
Posted by:
michaelnowell
14 years ago
I keep my base image as clean possible. Only Windows Updates and .NET.
Posted by:
MSIPackager
14 years ago
Thanks for the responses, i'm not trying to say you should have a thick or thin base image as there are arguements for and against.
Just trying to compile a list of components (over and above the OS and patches) which go to all machines by default. Wheather they in the base image, post build scripts or delivered by SMS, zenworks or whatever is up to you.
Thanks,
Rob.
Just trying to compile a list of components (over and above the OS and patches) which go to all machines by default. Wheather they in the base image, post build scripts or delivered by SMS, zenworks or whatever is up to you.
Thanks,
Rob.
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