LANDesk AdminStudio Limited Edition

AdminStudio LANDesk Limited Edition:

LANDesk has partnered with Acresso to bring our customers AdminStudio Lite. AdminStudio is an MSI packaging tool that LANDesk is providing at no additional cost.

Here is what’s included:

• A limited version of the AdminStudio Repackager that captures system changes in a snapshot mode.
• A full version of AdminStudio Tuner to modify MSI’s and creates transform files.
• Deployment wizard.

For more information about AdminStudio please see this press release from Acresso:

http://www.flexerasoftware.com/company/newscenter/pressreleases/press-releases_10117.htm

Download AdminStudio LANDesk Limited Edition:

http://www.flexerasoftware.com/promolanding/9996.htm

AdminStudio LANDesk Limited Edition and AdminStudio Enterprise Edition Feature Matrix:

http://community.landesk.com/support/docs/DOC-6685

AdminStudio LANDesk Edition-- Installation and Activation Guide

http://community.landesk.com/support/docs/DOC-6965

AdminStudio LANDesk Edition-- Quick Start Guide for Creating an MSI

http://community.landesk.com/support/docs/DOC-7562

Here are some helpful tips that will assist you in your packaging

Mostly taken from the Dao of the Windows Installer, the following would be the most relevant Best Practices to users of AdminStudio LANDesk edition:

1. Don’t repackage an MSI.
2. Don’t repackage Windows Updates. (i.e. security fixes, IE updates)
3. Use a Clean System for Repackaging.
4. Repackage on a system that represents as closely as possible your target environment.
5. When customizing Vendor MSI packages, use Transforms rather than directly modifying the package (where possible).
6. Understanding File Versioning Rules: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa368267(VS.85).aspx
7. Enable the Logging policy on Clients so a log is available immediately when a problem occurs: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=223300
8. Test Thoroughly before deployment.
9. Use Virtual Environments for Testing and Support.
10. Use Always Install Elevated policy for properly elevated packages: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa367561(VS.85).aspx