License keys for Group Policy Installs

[patloner]

Using Group policy to deploy software for the network users, what happens if a piece of software requires a license key. Microsoft's documentation is lacking on the issue of licensing as always. If I create a software package to deploy to the network, wouldn't the users be required to enter the software license key in at the time of installation? Thanks for your help

Patrick Loner
MCT, MCSE, MCSA, CCNA

 

[ashpp]

Are you talking about Microsofts software such as Office?

If so you need to first do a administrive install of the application using SETUP /a. This process will create a new directory (after asking for the product key) which includes the MSI - you then apply this to the GPOs.

Ash.

 

[patloner]

Yes Microsoft products, thanks that answers that question. Would the process be similar for third party products as well? Will an administrative install work for those as well? THanks for your help