Applying a mst to an existing install
Created an MST, is there a way to apply this to a package that has already been installed? Or do I first have to uninstall the current then re-install with the MST?
Looking to see what my options are here, I'd rather not do the uninstall/reinstall. What's the best way to update installations... should I be looking at a merge module or patch?
Also, is there a way in AdminStudio 6 to have the file always overwrite any exiting file.
Thanks & sorry, I'm sure these are simple questions but I'm just getting into this.
Looking to see what my options are here, I'd rather not do the uninstall/reinstall. What's the best way to update installations... should I be looking at a merge module or patch?
Also, is there a way in AdminStudio 6 to have the file always overwrite any exiting file.
Thanks & sorry, I'm sure these are simple questions but I'm just getting into this.
0 Comments
[ + ] Show comments
Answers (3)
Please log in to answer
Posted by:
Bladerun
18 years ago
You'll have to reinstall to apply your transforms.
As far as updating installs in general...it deplends on your deployment method. How are you currently deploying packages?
As far as updating installs in general...it deplends on your deployment method. How are you currently deploying packages?
Posted by:
tkelly
18 years ago
Moving toward using SMS, but I'm not that familiar with it yet.
I've used AD to deploy in the past and there was an upgrade package feature with it and it also allowed you to apply a transform on the modifications tab, is something like this available with SMS?
I've used AD to deploy in the past and there was an upgrade package feature with it and it also allowed you to apply a transform on the modifications tab, is something like this available with SMS?
Posted by:
Bladerun
18 years ago
With SMS you can usually apply updates to installed applications, depending on the type of upgrade.
The upgrade feature in AD basically just ensures that the old package is removed (using the MSIEXEC /X command) before the new package is installed. The modification tab which you can add transforms in just runs the msiexec /i command with the 'transforms=' command when a package is installed.
You can simulate this in SMS if you like simply by issueing the appropriate commands within programs, and then chaining the programs together, however you'll find that you'll often not need to as most patches can be applied on the fly.
The upgrade feature in AD basically just ensures that the old package is removed (using the MSIEXEC /X command) before the new package is installed. The modification tab which you can add transforms in just runs the msiexec /i command with the 'transforms=' command when a package is installed.
You can simulate this in SMS if you like simply by issueing the appropriate commands within programs, and then chaining the programs together, however you'll find that you'll often not need to as most patches can be applied on the fly.
Rating comments in this legacy AppDeploy message board thread won't reorder them,so that the conversation will remain readable.