Microsoft SMS Installer version 2.0.147.00 Released to Web 1

[RodTrent]

Just an FYI: For those using SMS Installer, the latest version with MSI capability has been released. Downloadable from MS's website:

http://www.microsoft.com/smsmgmt/downloads/installer.asp

Also, for a list of the major new features, here's an article from the former SMS Installer Project Manager, David Callahan (now with Altiris):

http://www.myitforum.com/articles/v...0+Released+to+Web+&id=488&z=1&s=SMS+Installer

NOTE: Watch line wrap. The entire URL needs to be placed into the IE address line. Otherwise, you can just visit the myITforum home page, as this is a headline article. Rod Trent

http://www.myITForum.com

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[Jpoandl]

Thanks ROD! This is great information... Joseph L. Poandl
MCSE 2000

 

[wardenlc]

I used Installer for a project and it seems to work fine. Do you feel that it's worth the money to invest in Wise Installer or have you found SMS Installer to be adequate?

Thanks,
wardenlc

 

[RodTrent]

It really depends on what you need. SMS Installer will be quite adequate in most situations. The addition of the MSI tool in SMS Installer goes a long way to provide the Windows Installer technology folks have asked for. But, its not as full-functioned as the Wise product. If you need to create installations that have full MSI functionality, Wise is your best bet. But, then again, most applications come with their own MSI setups where you shouldn't need to tweak them. Rod Trent

http://www.myITForum.com

- formerly SWYNK.com
Microsoft SMS Installer ISBN:0072124474
Admin911:SMS ISBN:0072130229
IIS 5.0: A Beginner's Guide - ISBN:0072133724