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Summary

SMS Installer is a powerful graphical tool as well as a formidable script-editing utility used to generate executable files that can be distributed through SMS or by any other means you might choose. Ideally, the use of SMS Installer will help you in creating and distributing installation script files with a minimal amount of effort and error.

As we’ve seen, various levels of scripting are supported, each requiring a higher level of learning. Very basic scripts using the Repackage Installation Wizard are sufficient for installations that are uncomplicated or that don’t need to be fully unattended or scripted. You can use the Installation Expert to make the basic script perform more specific tasks, such as modifying registry entries or suppressing dialog boxes. You can create elegant scripts using Script Editor actions. The technique you choose should depend on your needs and the amount of time you’re willing to invest.

In Chapter 12 we examined the process of creating and delivering packages that install applications to SMS clients. In this chapter we looked at creating application installation scripts using SMS Installer that could then be delivered to and installed on SMS clients using the package delivery feature of SMS. In Chapter 15, “Software Metering,” we’ll explore the software metering feature of SMS and you’ll learn how to monitor application use on your SMS clients.



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