MSI package creation

[bratwurst]

Just wondering if any of you sys admins that frequent this board install software via group policy, and if you do, what tool you use to create MSI packages?

 

[MikeOnTheMic]

Are you deploying the 'Ranch Tooth'??

 

[bratwurst]

ummmm..... uhhhh....









Yes.

I am using "Advanced Installer" to create MSI packages but I don't see an option to use a switch for a silent install. Having someone log in and see a dialog box for "Install Ranch Tool, hit next" isn't exactly going to work.

 

[MikeOnTheMic]

I think we use veritas WinInstall.

 

[bratwurst]

I just need to know where to put the /qn for silent install. Is that at the point you are making the GPO? I've never had to do a silent install before, so I am actually using this as a learning experience as well as a prank.

I have to justify this somehow...

 

[MikeOnTheMic]

I think we create the .msi package and then deploy it through group policy.

When you are editing the group policy under computer configuration, software installation you assign a new package(the .msi you created) and set its properties...maybe name it something appropriate.

The software here gets installed when the machine is rebooted the user will see a quick dialog box saying 'installing managed software xxxxxx' but they have no interaction with it.

 

[Kel Varnsen]

This is too funny.