(imported topic written by Inder23)
Hi,
I have a Software, and would like to install it in silent mode with the help Software Deployment Wizard. Can anybody assist me, how it can be archived, as the Software’s “Setup.exe” doesn’t accept any parameters and I have less experience with software distribution.
Thanks in advance
Regards
Inder
(imported comment written by BenKus)
Hi Inder,
For software distribution, BES takes care of taking the package, moving to all your computers efficiently through the relays, running the application, reporting the results, and so on… but we don’t do the packaging step and we require that you already have a package (usually a silent package is preferred).
In most cases, software comes with a silent install option. For instance, you can run MSIs with a quiet switch that is the same for all MSIs. Other installers like InstallShield have different silent options.
For installing software through, you need to find the silent switches first OR use re-packaging software to make it silent and then deploy it.
There are places on the Internet to find general information about command line options for most common installers: See http://www.appdeploy.com/articles/commandline.asp for an example.
Anyone want to recommend a good packaging program?
Ben
(imported comment written by ErinC91)
I’ve been using the AutoIT scripting language to repackage installers that don’t have any built in functionality for installing silently.
Fortunately these packages are few and far between these days.
I use AutoIT to emulate the actual mouse clicks and keystrokes. Works a treat. Easy script language to learn as well.
It’s also very useful to use the RunAsSet command within the script to allow BigFix packages to access network shares with proper access rights. By default BES cannot because it runs under the SYSTEM account.
(imported comment written by Inder23)
Thanks for this information.
I would check on both links and try to find a solution.
Inder