How to automate software installation? [closed]
We make various software at my university and it's now my job to automate the daily build installations.
Does anyone know a tool that would automate the installations? The installations are regular .exe's and they provide the standard install dialog, where you click Next, Next, ..., Finish.
installation automation
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We make various software at my university and it's now my job to automate the daily build installations.
Does anyone know a tool that would automate the installations? The installations are regular .exe's and they provide the standard install dialog, where you click Next, Next, ..., Finish.
installation automation
asked Oct 26 '11 at 18:00
bodacydobodacydo
2351312
closed as off-topic by Burgi, Ramhound, DavidPostill♦ Jan 7 at 18:28
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- "Questions seeking product, service, or learning material recommendations are off-topic because they become outdated quickly and attract opinion-based answers. Instead, describe your situation and the specific problem you're trying to solve. Share your research. Here are a few suggestions on how to properly ask this type of question." – Burgi, Ramhound, DavidPostill
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Can the people building the packages create MSIs instead of EXEs? It would make deployment a lot easier.
– Zoredache
Oct 26 '11 at 18:08
It's not possible. But they are some kind of installers, maybe install shield. There are actually several different installers.
– bodacydo
Oct 26 '11 at 18:11
Many installers can be automated, but you may need to bug the developers. They should be able to tell you if those installers support some kind of automated install.
– Zoredache
Oct 26 '11 at 18:16
Yes, please bug them for MSIs. They were designed for this purpose.
– surfasb
Oct 27 '11 at 2:50
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We make various software at my university and it's now my job to automate the daily build installations.
Does anyone know a tool that would automate the installations? The installations are regular .exe's and they provide the standard install dialog, where you click Next, Next, ..., Finish.
installation automation
asked Oct 26 '11 at 18:00
bodacydobodacydo
2351312
We make various software at my university and it's now my job to automate the daily build installations.
Does anyone know a tool that would automate the installations? The installations are regular .exe's and they provide the standard install dialog, where you click Next, Next, ..., Finish.
installation automation
installation automation
asked Oct 26 '11 at 18:00
bodacydobodacydo
2351312
asked Oct 26 '11 at 18:00
bodacydobodacydo
2351312
asked Oct 26 '11 at 18:00
bodacydobodacydo
2351312
asked Oct 26 '11 at 18:00
bodacydobodacydo
2351312
asked Oct 26 '11 at 18:00
bodacydobodacydo
2351312
2351312
closed as off-topic by Burgi, Ramhound, DavidPostill♦ Jan 7 at 18:28
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Can the people building the packages create MSIs instead of EXEs? It would make deployment a lot easier.
– Zoredache
Oct 26 '11 at 18:08
It's not possible. But they are some kind of installers, maybe install shield. There are actually several different installers.
– bodacydo
Oct 26 '11 at 18:11
Many installers can be automated, but you may need to bug the developers. They should be able to tell you if those installers support some kind of automated install.
– Zoredache
Oct 26 '11 at 18:16
Yes, please bug them for MSIs. They were designed for this purpose.
– surfasb
Oct 27 '11 at 2:50
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Can the people building the packages create MSIs instead of EXEs? It would make deployment a lot easier.
– Zoredache
Oct 26 '11 at 18:08
It's not possible. But they are some kind of installers, maybe install shield. There are actually several different installers.
– bodacydo
Oct 26 '11 at 18:11
Many installers can be automated, but you may need to bug the developers. They should be able to tell you if those installers support some kind of automated install.
– Zoredache
Oct 26 '11 at 18:16
Yes, please bug them for MSIs. They were designed for this purpose.
– surfasb
Oct 27 '11 at 2:50
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Can the people building the packages create MSIs instead of EXEs? It would make deployment a lot easier.
– Zoredache
Oct 26 '11 at 18:08
Can the people building the packages create MSIs instead of EXEs? It would make deployment a lot easier.
– Zoredache
Oct 26 '11 at 18:08
It's not possible. But they are some kind of installers, maybe install shield. There are actually several different installers.
– bodacydo
Oct 26 '11 at 18:11
It's not possible. But they are some kind of installers, maybe install shield. There are actually several different installers.
– bodacydo
Oct 26 '11 at 18:11
Many installers can be automated, but you may need to bug the developers. They should be able to tell you if those installers support some kind of automated install.
– Zoredache
Oct 26 '11 at 18:16
Many installers can be automated, but you may need to bug the developers. They should be able to tell you if those installers support some kind of automated install.
– Zoredache
Oct 26 '11 at 18:16
Yes, please bug them for MSIs. They were designed for this purpose.
– surfasb
Oct 27 '11 at 2:50
Yes, please bug them for MSIs. They were designed for this purpose.
– surfasb
Oct 27 '11 at 2:50
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You can try to see at Almeza MultiSet
From Almeza MultiSet features page
3) Automatic installation of any software. It is possible to create a
CD/DVD that will automatically install any sets of software on
multiple computers. For example, after Windows is installed, it is
possible to install service packs, drivers, localizations, any
software (codecs, audio players, service tools...) and configure them
automatically as well.
4) Creating a bootable disk for simultaneous unattended Windows and
software installation. It is possible to create a disk that will
install both Windows and a set of software.
answered Oct 26 '11 at 20:10
Lazy BadgerLazy Badger
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AutoIT
AutoIT and more specifically the AutoIT Recorder tool can record your actions. You can then convert to .exe and playback your actions on new machines.
Pros:
- very simple and easy to learn
- free
- usually works
Cons:
- if installer GUI changes, you have to update the recording...might be painful when you manage a lot of software installs
Batch (.bat) Scripts
BATch Scripts that feed in command-line arguments for silent install, such as /s or /q for silent/quiet install.
Pros:
- basics easy to learn
- work natively on all windows computers
Cons:
- not all installers have unattended install built in / working, so it won't always work.
- installers sometimes open additional popups, such as to install other driver software, and these may require user-intervention to agree to install
- batch scripts can be a bit finicky and their syntax unintuitive
answered Jan 7 at 11:40
ConnorConnor
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2
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oldest
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
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active
oldest
votes
You can try to see at Almeza MultiSet
From Almeza MultiSet features page
3) Automatic installation of any software. It is possible to create a
CD/DVD that will automatically install any sets of software on
multiple computers. For example, after Windows is installed, it is
possible to install service packs, drivers, localizations, any
software (codecs, audio players, service tools...) and configure them
automatically as well.
4) Creating a bootable disk for simultaneous unattended Windows and
software installation. It is possible to create a disk that will
install both Windows and a set of software.
answered Oct 26 '11 at 20:10
Lazy BadgerLazy Badger
3,461912
add a comment |
You can try to see at Almeza MultiSet
From Almeza MultiSet features page
3) Automatic installation of any software. It is possible to create a
CD/DVD that will automatically install any sets of software on
multiple computers. For example, after Windows is installed, it is
possible to install service packs, drivers, localizations, any
software (codecs, audio players, service tools...) and configure them
automatically as well.
4) Creating a bootable disk for simultaneous unattended Windows and
software installation. It is possible to create a disk that will
install both Windows and a set of software.
answered Oct 26 '11 at 20:10
Lazy BadgerLazy Badger
3,461912
add a comment |
You can try to see at Almeza MultiSet
From Almeza MultiSet features page
3) Automatic installation of any software. It is possible to create a
CD/DVD that will automatically install any sets of software on
multiple computers. For example, after Windows is installed, it is
possible to install service packs, drivers, localizations, any
software (codecs, audio players, service tools...) and configure them
automatically as well.
4) Creating a bootable disk for simultaneous unattended Windows and
software installation. It is possible to create a disk that will
install both Windows and a set of software.
answered Oct 26 '11 at 20:10
Lazy BadgerLazy Badger
3,461912
You can try to see at Almeza MultiSet
From Almeza MultiSet features page
3) Automatic installation of any software. It is possible to create a
CD/DVD that will automatically install any sets of software on
multiple computers. For example, after Windows is installed, it is
possible to install service packs, drivers, localizations, any
software (codecs, audio players, service tools...) and configure them
automatically as well.
4) Creating a bootable disk for simultaneous unattended Windows and
software installation. It is possible to create a disk that will
install both Windows and a set of software.
answered Oct 26 '11 at 20:10
Lazy BadgerLazy Badger
3,461912
answered Oct 26 '11 at 20:10
Lazy BadgerLazy Badger
3,461912
answered Oct 26 '11 at 20:10
Lazy BadgerLazy Badger
3,461912
answered Oct 26 '11 at 20:10
Lazy BadgerLazy Badger
3,461912
3,461912
add a comment |
add a comment |
AutoIT
AutoIT and more specifically the AutoIT Recorder tool can record your actions. You can then convert to .exe and playback your actions on new machines.
Pros:
- very simple and easy to learn
- free
- usually works
Cons:
- if installer GUI changes, you have to update the recording...might be painful when you manage a lot of software installs
Batch (.bat) Scripts
BATch Scripts that feed in command-line arguments for silent install, such as /s or /q for silent/quiet install.
Pros:
- basics easy to learn
- work natively on all windows computers
Cons:
- not all installers have unattended install built in / working, so it won't always work.
- installers sometimes open additional popups, such as to install other driver software, and these may require user-intervention to agree to install
- batch scripts can be a bit finicky and their syntax unintuitive
answered Jan 7 at 11:40
ConnorConnor
211
add a comment |
AutoIT
AutoIT and more specifically the AutoIT Recorder tool can record your actions. You can then convert to .exe and playback your actions on new machines.
Pros:
- very simple and easy to learn
- free
- usually works
Cons:
- if installer GUI changes, you have to update the recording...might be painful when you manage a lot of software installs
Batch (.bat) Scripts
BATch Scripts that feed in command-line arguments for silent install, such as /s or /q for silent/quiet install.
Pros:
- basics easy to learn
- work natively on all windows computers
Cons:
- not all installers have unattended install built in / working, so it won't always work.
- installers sometimes open additional popups, such as to install other driver software, and these may require user-intervention to agree to install
- batch scripts can be a bit finicky and their syntax unintuitive
answered Jan 7 at 11:40
ConnorConnor
211
add a comment |
AutoIT
AutoIT and more specifically the AutoIT Recorder tool can record your actions. You can then convert to .exe and playback your actions on new machines.
Pros:
- very simple and easy to learn
- free
- usually works
Cons:
- if installer GUI changes, you have to update the recording...might be painful when you manage a lot of software installs
Batch (.bat) Scripts
BATch Scripts that feed in command-line arguments for silent install, such as /s or /q for silent/quiet install.
Pros:
- basics easy to learn
- work natively on all windows computers
Cons:
- not all installers have unattended install built in / working, so it won't always work.
- installers sometimes open additional popups, such as to install other driver software, and these may require user-intervention to agree to install
- batch scripts can be a bit finicky and their syntax unintuitive
answered Jan 7 at 11:40
ConnorConnor
211
AutoIT
AutoIT and more specifically the AutoIT Recorder tool can record your actions. You can then convert to .exe and playback your actions on new machines.
Pros:
- very simple and easy to learn
- free
- usually works
Cons:
- if installer GUI changes, you have to update the recording...might be painful when you manage a lot of software installs
Batch (.bat) Scripts
BATch Scripts that feed in command-line arguments for silent install, such as /s or /q for silent/quiet install.
Pros:
- basics easy to learn
- work natively on all windows computers
Cons:
- not all installers have unattended install built in / working, so it won't always work.
- installers sometimes open additional popups, such as to install other driver software, and these may require user-intervention to agree to install
- batch scripts can be a bit finicky and their syntax unintuitive
answered Jan 7 at 11:40
ConnorConnor
211
answered Jan 7 at 11:40
ConnorConnor
211
answered Jan 7 at 11:40
ConnorConnor
211
answered Jan 7 at 11:40
ConnorConnor
211
211
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add a comment |
1
Can the people building the packages create MSIs instead of EXEs? It would make deployment a lot easier.
– Zoredache
Oct 26 '11 at 18:08
It's not possible. But they are some kind of installers, maybe install shield. There are actually several different installers.
– bodacydo
Oct 26 '11 at 18:11
Many installers can be automated, but you may need to bug the developers. They should be able to tell you if those installers support some kind of automated install.
– Zoredache
Oct 26 '11 at 18:16
Yes, please bug them for MSIs. They were designed for this purpose.
– surfasb
Oct 27 '11 at 2:50