New in Packaging
Hi All,
I would just step into the packaging world.Can anybody help me?I am novice to this technology,need somebody to guide me.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly
I would just step into the packaging world.Can anybody help me?I am novice to this technology,need somebody to guide me.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly
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Posted by:
anonymous_9363
14 years ago
I believe the best first step would be to get hold of Phil Wilson's ouevre, The Definitive Guide to Windows Installer.
Once digested, get yourself on one of the vendor's courses. Realistically, there are are only really 2 vendors: Wise and InstallShield. Both offer courses, the details of which can be obtained from their respective web sites.
Once digested, get yourself on one of the vendor's courses. Realistically, there are are only really 2 vendors: Wise and InstallShield. Both offer courses, the details of which can be obtained from their respective web sites.
Posted by:
anonymous_9363
14 years ago
I *think* InstallShield's new owner has something online but the web site is the best place to check. I don't believe Symantec (Wise's owner) does online stuff. BTW, if in your mind you're equatting "online" with "free", you're going to be bitterly disappointed.
Posted by:
sbequette
14 years ago
Darwin's Desktop Engineering packaging class is online. http://desktopengineer.com/overview
Posted by:
aogilmor
14 years ago
in addition to what Ian said, a working knowledge of relational databases is critical to understanding how windows installer works.
other good ancillary areas are: programming, scripting, Active Directory, SMS/SCCM, and of course the ever present current buzzword, virtualization.
other good ancillary areas are: programming, scripting, Active Directory, SMS/SCCM, and of course the ever present current buzzword, virtualization.
Posted by:
PackageExpert
14 years ago
on top of that it will good to learn some of the important fields related... basically Software Management which includes, Software Library/Repository, Software Licensing, Software Packaging, Software Distribution/Deployment and Patch Management..... understanding this will somehow help in the core packaging line..
Posted by:
anonymous_9363
14 years ago
...also, knowing the quickest way to replace the bottom hose on a 1967 Mini will prove invaluable.
Posted by:
PackageExpert
14 years ago
lol...omg u can really joke with facts eh..... another talent! :)
Posted by:
Secondlaw
14 years ago
Learn to use Filemon/Regmon/Procmon... Take a look at some basic vbscript code because you're going to eventually need that too. It's definetely a field that requires you to think both inside the box and outside the box. Good luck.
Posted by:
anonymous_9363
14 years ago
Forget FileMon and RegMon. ProcMon (from the same stable) combines the functionality of both with none of their restrictions, plus you get lots more information.
Posted by:
AngelD
14 years ago
You'll have to use File- and RegMon for Windows 2000 SP1 and below as ProcMon requires W2K SP2 or above.
There are a lot of "medical" companies that still uses those oldies; Win95/98.
There are a lot of "medical" companies that still uses those oldies; Win95/98.
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