Presentation about software package, what it is, how it works, your advantages to be implemented in a company.

1. Packaging Automating deployment applications Rodolfo Barbosa 2009-09-07

2. Agenda What is a software package ? What is a MSI file ? Windows Installer Technology How packaging service can benefit your company ? Contact Information Suggested Websites

3. What is a software package ? Microsoft defines a software package as a Microsoft Installer file (MSI), using Windows Installer Technology. “To install your applications efficiently and reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) for your customers, you can use the Windows Installer.” written by MSDN

5. Components;

6. Key paths;

7. Features;

10. User interface installation;

11. Silent Installation;

12. Rollback function;

13. Installation on demand;

14. Administrative Installation;

15. Custom Actions;

16. Merge Modules;

17. Reboot Options;

19. Reduce Software Customization Costs;

20. Packages can be deployed by several machines at the network;

21. Reduce help desk application support tickets;

22. Reduces non-business traffic on a corporate network;

23. Control all the packages that are currently installed on a machine;