Deploy software with no .msi in AD
- by Unreason
I have a small AD in which I am deploying software to domain computers through GPO (using msi installers).
What is the best method to deploy software that
has no .msi installer,
but has switches for silent installs
All I can think is to use startup scripts (that will do detect-install/uninstall/upgrade), but I was wondering if there are existing wheel designs in this area...
NOTE:
I'd like to avoid repackaging to .msi format (unless someone convinces me otherwise).
Some examples of software that I would like to deploy
picasa 3
VLC