Batch install applications to OS image
Hi,
I would like to batch install applications to freshly built machines to ease the burden of having to sit in front of the pc for 2-3 hours clicking away. Would using the app deploy packager here fit the bill ? Looking for a free solution if possible. This pc will then be imaged and used for multiple deployments.
Thoughts?
I would like to batch install applications to freshly built machines to ease the burden of having to sit in front of the pc for 2-3 hours clicking away. Would using the app deploy packager here fit the bill ? Looking for a free solution if possible. This pc will then be imaged and used for multiple deployments.
Thoughts?
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Posted by:
anonymous_9363
12 years ago
The AppDeploy Repackager is exactly that - a tool for repackaging applications with a legacy installer into MSI format. It is NOT a deployment tool.
The ideal free solution would be Group Policy.
You should also be aware that there is a dedicated Distribution forum here on AppDeploy.
The ideal free solution would be Group Policy.
You should also be aware that there is a dedicated Distribution forum here on AppDeploy.
Posted by:
araczek
12 years ago
You mention legacy, but what about non-legacy apps. I want a simple application package that is set up with all the options I want
(per application, like in Visual studio don't install SQL Express, etc.) and all I have to do is write a batch file to do all the installs.
Apps to install are OFfice 10, VS 10, adobe, winzip, Spark, Roxio CD, etc.
Still a good choice then? Want to fire up the script and be able to do something else while the apps install.
...AR
(per application, like in Visual studio don't install SQL Express, etc.) and all I have to do is write a batch file to do all the installs.
Apps to install are OFfice 10, VS 10, adobe, winzip, Spark, Roxio CD, etc.
Still a good choice then? Want to fire up the script and be able to do something else while the apps install.
...AR
Posted by:
jmaclaurin
12 years ago
Welcome to the world of software packaging/distribution.
Looking at your second post, I am not aware of such an application other than going with a software distribution Server such as SCCM or LANDesk (who offers many of what you want in canned packages but costs $$ for that license). Otherwise, you need to reseach/package/script each of the installs and then write up the commands into your batch file. Very do-able, but no "easy" way around it to my knowledge. On the upside, your at the right place to start your research because there are lots of PackageKB/SoftwareKB right on this site that have most of the work already done for you.
If you really want to work on automation, have a look at Autoit. It used to have a record feature to automate installs, but either way, you can script button clicks easy enough into an exe to run your installs. Not exactly packaging, but an option.
Looking at your second post, I am not aware of such an application other than going with a software distribution Server such as SCCM or LANDesk (who offers many of what you want in canned packages but costs $$ for that license). Otherwise, you need to reseach/package/script each of the installs and then write up the commands into your batch file. Very do-able, but no "easy" way around it to my knowledge. On the upside, your at the right place to start your research because there are lots of PackageKB/SoftwareKB right on this site that have most of the work already done for you.
If you really want to work on automation, have a look at Autoit. It used to have a record feature to automate installs, but either way, you can script button clicks easy enough into an exe to run your installs. Not exactly packaging, but an option.
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