Unattended Software Application Installs

[Yokozuna]

I am currently building an unattended server 2000 CD and would like to receive advice on which method is popular for delivering the applications to the server I am building.

1) Create a package .exe using SMS Installer

2) Setup.iss (InstallShield)

3) Use the application's unattented switches off the setup.exe (If available)

Is it best to install the applications in the cmdlines.txt file or from within the [GUIRunOnce] section of the winnt.sif file contained on my bootdisk?

[killerbee]

hi,

in my opinion it's the easiest and most professional looking way to use XPlode to install hotfixes and applications, import .reg's and doing File operations. XPlode can be found here on the Forums. U Can call XPlode from svcpack.inf, @T-12, T-9min via RunOnceEx or from autorun on a update CD...

And u get a professional looking Gui with it for free

hope this helps a bit

cya

Killer Bee