Application Packaging
In any organization the system administrator knows that the variability in end users' desktop results in increased maintenance cost. Packaging/Repackaging applications help eliminate issues through customizing an installation so that it behaves in a consistent manner adhering to the company's standards for mass deployment.
CSS' solutions for application packaging help enterprises manage the ever growing volumes of applications efficiently and reduce the cost associated with application management.
We have the expertise in helping organizations in application packaging/repackaging, compatibility testing and validation. We support migrations, compliance obligations, rollouts and upgrades across a wide spectrum of applications. And our solutions address the specific needs of IT managers to define and develop a process for repackaging to suit the needs of their organization.
The Application Packaging/Repackaging Process
The CSS application packaging/repackaging process involves the following steps:
In any application certain features or functions are not required by the user or by the administrator one example is automatic updates for a product. Another need for repackaging the application is to create Windows Installer compatible MSI files for applications.
The general process involved in repackaging
- Review packaging requirements
- Analyze the vendor package
- Repackage the application
- Generating snapshot using setup capture
- Creating Transform files(.mst)
- Changing reg key values using wise or vb scripts
- Upgrading the legacy versions with the latest versions
- Creating command lines for silent installation and logging
- Creating Batch files for deploying applications via SMS
- Test the package
- Release the package to end users
Quality Assurance Testing
CSS has a dedicated testing team to verify and validate the package. The testing process ensures:
- The repackaged installation functions as expected
- Adherence to company standards
- Proper functioning of services created during the installation set up
- Compliance with MS application guidelines
Business Benefits
CSS' application repackaging services have helped companies reduce administrative costs while providing business benefits. These services:
- Help administrators deploy software configuration standards
- Create reliable packages that can be successfully distributed throughout an organization
- Minimize administrative errors during installation
- Provide features that help streamline application deployment such as robust self-repair and rollback capabilities
- Reduce maintenance overheads
- Eliminate unnecessary application deployments
- Ensure that end users receive the right versions of the applications
- Reduce complexity of support services
