Why Distribute Software with Standard Installers?
Because it is not possible to clone a representative installation for many third-party software packages, the Distribute Software operation always installs the software package itself. Vector AM provides a framework which uses the application's own installation program to install the package with whatever requirements and interdependencies the vendor applies.
You can automate this process in two ways:
If
the package includes a silent install mechanism that supplies automatic install-time responses to the
SETUP program, we recommend you use this method to install the software from the Vector AM Console. For
example, you can use this method to install software using MSI or InstallShield.
If
the package does not include a silent install mechanism, you can provide automated responses to the application's
installer using a separate tool, such as WinBatch from Wilson Windowware. However, providing responses
for all configuration options and errors can be complex and time-consuming.