Actually SMS can push support files like bootstappers out with the msi to the
distribution points and invoke them as part of their package definition. In
fact, SMS doesn't really even require MSI's although MSIs generally behave
nicer.
The scenario you describe is a limitation of GPO since GPO can only invoke
MSI's.
Regardless you are correct, bootstrapper checks should have redundant
LaunchConditions as the user could have invoked the MSI instead of the EXE.
As a note: When using SMS, always distribute the MSI outside of the EXE(
fully ,exposed ) as this is the only way the SMS Advanced Client can be aware
of the packages ProductCode and have access to the MSI for assisting in source
resolution. It should also be noticed that SMS ( atleast the last time I used
it ) only correlates the distribution point to the MSI source if the DP is
considered `local`. It does not do this for remote DP's. I wrote about this
back in 2004 ( bullets 4 and 5 )
http://blog.deploymentengineering.com/2004/12/msi-patching-with-sms.html
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
My understanding is that your understanding is correct. Your MSI should
include checks (coded in Wix as as <condition> elements under the fragment /
product i.e. a launch condition) for the prerequisites just in case someone
wants to install your product using an enterprise-wide system management tool
like Microsofts SMS (in which case they are likely to do so using the MSI
itself, not a bootstrapper). Your bootstrapper will make the experience for
regular users friendlier by ensuring those prerequisites have been met prior
to triggering the installation of your MSI.
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