Wise Package Studio
Repackaging and Deploy Management Solutions for System Administrators
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Package Creation—Installation Capture and Conversion
SetupCapture The exclusive combination of snapshot and SmartMonitor technology is the only tool that provides a complete picture of what occurs in the original setup.exe package and allows you to create .MSI or WiseScript packages.
SmartMonitor SetupCapture SmartMonitor is the only capture technology that records changes as they are executed by the source installation. SmartMonitor captures the replacement of files, overwriting of existing registry keys and more.
Snapshot SetupCapture Scans the PC before and after installation and records the differences between scans, including any changes to the files, registry, services or .INI files.
Exclude sections of .INI files Now you can exclude specific sections of .INI files and gain more control over what is captured.
Automatic exclusion list generation Automatically specifies the files and registry keys to be excluded from the installation capture.
Global exclusion lists Create a global exclusion list, where the specified file, directory, or registry key is permanently excluded from any captures.
Capture into a new feature Create a more reliable package by running the capture and adding the resulting content into a new feature of an existing package.
Capture non-Microsoft ODBC settings The easiest way to capture non-Microsoft ODBC changes.
Ability to use wildcards Save time using wildcards when specifying files or directories to exclude.
Component Rules Specify the rules associated with each component. Wise Package Studio automatically builds the components based on those rules, allowing consistent enforcement of standards and eliminating the need to specify component information every time a file is added.
Legacy setup conversion Convert legacy packages such as Novell .AXT, InstallShield Professional .IPR, Microsoft SMS .IPF, and WinINSTALL files into Windows Installer format.
Visual Basic C# Import Wizard Easily package internally developed applications by converting Visual Basic 5, 6, .NET, and C# projects into .WSI or .MSI files.
Application Watch Monitors a running application and creates a new installation that includes all other .DLL, .OCX, and .EXE files accessed by the application.
Package Customization
Windows Installer Editor Customize an installation by adding custom actions, editing dialogs, creating silent installations and more. New improvements include MTS/COM+ support, adding dependent merge modules, searching within a script, and adding command line options from Installation Expert.
Support for mobile devices Easily, effectively manage mobile devices with support for Windows CE/Pocket PC, Palm® OS, SmartPhone, and the Microsoft® .NET Compact Framework.
Only in Wise! Mobile device package editor Complete customization for Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC applications. CDirectly create, customize and deploy CAB files without an MSI wrapper using your software distribution tool.
Improved! Citrix and terminal server support Create packages that meet the unique requirements for Citrix and terminal server environments.
Support for server installations Eliminate the tedious, difficult work of preparing server installations. Now you can easily automate much of the server installation process, including configuration of SQL Server databases, adding and managing users, and configuration of Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) applications.
MSI Script View and edit any Windows Installer package as a script. Define IF statements, set properties, and add comments to the installation script while still following all of the open standards defined by the Windows Installer service.
Only found in Wise! Windows Installer source list Built in support makes it easy to edit Windows Installer source lists.
InstallTailor Customize Windows Installer-based installations received from vendors by simulating installation of the application, recording the options chosen, and using the output to create a transform (.MST) file.
Create patches The fastest way to update existing Windows Installer applications.
UpgradeSync Save significant time and effort in creating Windows Installer patches.
Web services support Windows Installer Editor includes options that meet the unique requirements associated with installing Web-based services and content.
Error management Compilation, component, table and validation errors now appear in a common location in Windows Installer Editor. Double-clicking an error takes you to the part of the package that generated the error for easy troubleshooting.
MSI Command Line Builder Unique utility saves time creating Windows Installer command lines.
Validate and Test
New! Only in Wise! Citrix and terminal server validation Package Validation supports Citrix and terminal server packages through use of a new rule-set that ensures conformance to these requirements.
Package validation Tests an installation package to ensure there are no internal conflicts within the installation, including checks for internal consistency, component design, file duplication, advertising support, uninstall support and compliance with Windows 2000 Logo specifications.
Customized package validation Suppress specific error types, or customize the manner in which specific rule violations are resolved.
Package Distribution
Package Distribution The fastest way to move source files to a network, FTP server, or desktop deployment.
New! Microsoft SMS 2003 support Now integrated with Microsoft SMS 2003, the latest version of the popular distribution tool.
New! Package handoff to Active Directory Streamlines the process of distributing applications through Active Directory.
Improved! Integration with leading distribution systems Provides advanced integration with Microsoft SMS, Active Directory, Novell ZENworks, LANDesk Management Suite, Altiris? Software Delivery Solution, IBM Tivoli, Mobile Lifecycle Automation Suite, Novadigm Radia, and ON?Command CCM.
Internet installations for .MSI packages Efficiently deploy Windows Installer packages via the Internet.
Project Management and Process Workflow
Project-based Workbench interface Workbench provides a project-based framework that guides you through all phases of application preparedness and includes an improved, easier to use interface.
Error management Compilation, component, table and validation errors now appear in a common location in Windows Installer Editor. Double-clicking an error takes you to the part of the package that generated the error for easy troubleshooting.