MSI

Introduction

From the MSI section, it is possible to control how the installation is done, specify options, transforms, and define behavior if started on a terminal server. The settings displayed will depend on the template (Windows Installer and Windows Installer patch)


MSI Section

Description

File Name

Specify the MSI filename. Use the browse bottom to locate the file

Option

Specify the MSI options. The options for an msi file can typically be displayed using the Microsoft orca tool. Options should be delimited using (space)

TS Option

Specify the MSI options for the program/script if it is executed on a terminal server. The options for an msi file can typically be displayed using the Microsoft orca tool. Options should be delimited using (space)

Transformfile

Specify the transform file. The transform file typically handles changes to the install behavior. Transform files can be made using orca, Wise installer, Installshield, etc.

Log

The MSI setup is typically able to generate an extensive log that contains detailed information about file copy, registry manipulation, etc. It is highly recommended to generate the log if possible.

Select one of the following options:

Yes: Generate MSI log

No: Discard the MSI log

The generated log will be located in the <client dir>\logs folder.

TS Transformfile

Specify the transform file for the program/script if it is executed on a terminal server. The transform file typically handles changes to the install behavior. Transform files can be made using orca, Wise installer, Installshield, etc.

Reinstall

This option defines how reinstallation requests should be handled. In this case, reinstallation means that the script/program is rerun.

Select one of the following:

ReInstall: Uninstall and then reinstall the application.

Repair: Repair the existing installation.

Uninstall Guides

Use this value to specify any applications that must be uninstalled before installing the actual package. Use the browse button to locate GUIDs directly from a msi file.

Upgrade Guides

Specify the GUIDs for which an MSI-patch package is able to upgrade. If the application isn't installed (guid does not exist) the script/program will complete without patching anything.

Enter one or more GUIDs for the application to be upgraded. Click on the Browse* *link to select GUIDs from a list.