MSI Packaging Training | Session 2: Preparing for MSI Packaging

In this episode, we uncover the essential steps of understanding application dependencies and ensuring compatibility for seamless software deployment. From file dependencies to hardware requirements, every aspect is meticulously explored to craft reliable installation packages. Join us as we navigate through Advanced Installer's features, automation tools, and compatibility assessment techniques. Plus, discover the nuances between per-user and per-machine installations, along with practical tips for handling EXE installers and unveiling embedded MSIs using Process Monitor. 📚 Check our Advanced MSI Packaging Training and Certification Program here: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/application-packaging-training/msi-advanced/overview.html ⏮ Previous lesson: The Difference Between Application Packaging and Repackaging https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YinE8D_y868 ⏩ Next Lesson: Repackage the Application Using Repackager https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0rXyvzYwTU ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Application Dependencies 00:28 - Dependency Challenges 00:40 - MSI Components 00:48 - File dependencies 01:00 - Registry Keys in MSI 01:12 - Prerequisite Software 01:29 - Hardware Requirements 05:27 - Application Compatibility Assessment 05:55 - Per-User Installations 06:04 - Per-Machine Installations 06:32 - EXE Installers ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Ebooks & Resources 📚 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Check out our "MSIX Packaging Fundamentals" eBook, written by our today's webinar hosts, Tim Mangan and Bogdan Mitrache: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/hub/msix-packaging.html MSI Packaging Free Ebook: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/hub/msi-packaging.html ▬▬▬▬▬▬ MSI Packaging Training & Certification📚 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Before the Advanced MSI Packaging, Advanced Installer launched *MSI Essentials Packaging Training and Certification* - the first free training and certification program in application packaging industry. Get trained and certified for free: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/hub/msi-packaging-academy.html Developed by our subject matter expert, Alex Marin, a professional with over 10 years of experience in application packaging and training of application packaging teams, this program focuses on the practical side of the MSI application packaging. The program resources you get are: ‣ 196 pages of must know theoretical concepts ‣ 27 practical demos most commonly encountered in practice ‣ Free professional certification based on passing a 51-question exam. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Follow us on✨ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✔ T W I T T E R ‣ https://twitter.com/advinst ✔ F A C E B O O K ‣ https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedInstaller ✔ L I N K E D I N ‣ https://ro.linkedin.com/company/advancedinstaller ✨Advanced Installer is an all-in-one Application Packaging Tool for Software Developers and IT Professionals. Designed for building MSI, MSIX AppX, and App-V packages, deploying applications updates, repackaging, and MSI/MST editing. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ For more information 🚀 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ ‣ Learn more: https://www.advancedinstaller.com ‣ Try it out: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/download.html ‣ User Guide: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/introduction.html ‣ Contact us: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/contact.html ✨We hope you enjoyed this video! Thank you for watching! #MSIPackaging #ITTraining #CertificationProgram