Microsoft SMS Installer

Name: Microsoft SMS Installer
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ISBN: 9780072124477

ISBN-10: 0072124474

ISBN-13: 9780072124477

Edition: 2000

Authors: Rod Trent

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This is a complete guide to managing remote installation via SMS Installer. It includes step-by-step instructions, CD-ROM with scripts and additional tools, and targeted information for network professionals.

Book details

List price: $39.99
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 640
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.244
Language: English

Preface
Introduction	p. 1
Repackaging	p. 3
Powerful Scripting Utility	p. 4
SMS Installer Feature Set	p. 5
System Requirements	p. 9
Installation	p. 10
Directory Structure and Files	p. 15
Repackaging an Application	p. 25
Running through the Repackage Process	p. 27
Watching an Application	p. 39
Compiling the Script	p. 43
Testing the Script	p. 43
Running the Installation	p. 44
Distributing the Installation	p. 45
Which Should You Use?	p. 50
Cleaning Up the Reference Computer	p. 53
Installation Expert - Customizing the Script	p. 55
Installation Interface Group	p. 57
Application Files Group	p. 77
Runtime Support Group	p. 80
User Configuration Group	p. 97
System Configuration Group	p. 111
Advanced Configuration Group	p. 121
The Script Editor	p. 159
The Interface	p. 161
Script Actions Reference	p. 165
Other Menu Selections	p. 438
Advanced Techniques	p. 445
Creating Utilities with SMS Installer	p. 446
Real-World Solutions	p. 494
Related Technologies	p. 549
The Methodology of Software Creation/Distribution	p. 550
Authenticode Technology	p. 555
Registry Overview	p. 563
Profiles Overview	p. 568
QuickTips	p. 571
The RESTART Variable	p. 572
Creating a Silent Uninstall	p. 580
Simplifying the Repackage	p. 583
Case-Sensitive Registry	p. 583
Tracking Changes	p. 584
Sharing Scripts as Plain Text	p. 587
Case-Sensitive Registry	p. 588
Shutting Down Antivirus Packages	p. 589
SMS Client on SMS Installer Computers	p. 591
16 bit vs. 32 bit	p. 592
Giving the Install.log File a Home	p. 592
Style Log Names	p. 594
Compiling Your IPF	p. 595
Testing Your Variables	p. 595
Using Temporary Scripts	p. 598
Creating a Script Library	p. 598
Creating Command-Line Switches	p. 598
Printing the SMS Installer Script	p. 599
Using the RunOnce Utility	p. 599
Using the RunOnce Registry Keys	p. 600
Using the Latest Version of SMS Installer	p. 601
Valid Temp Directory	p. 601
Do Not Repackage Device Drivers of Service Packs	p. 601
Do Not Repackage Windows Installer Installations	p. 602
The Future of Installer Technology	p. 603
Windows Installer Technology	p. 604
ZAW (Zero Administration Windows)	p. 609
Index	p. 611
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