Automating the Installation of Software

The procedure for automating the installation of software is as follows:

1. Select the desired software folder in the Software Library.
2. Choose the Automate > Application Installation task, then follow the wizard.
   The following tasks can be performed with the aid of the Wizard:
   1. Import MSI-based software and save as MSI Package
   2. Import an existing package into the software library
   3. Record software installation with the aid of NetInstall Spy and save as a package

For the individual software types, you must make the following entries in the course of the Wizard:

Software type	Required particulars	Optional particulars	Other
MSI-based software	Existing MSI Package: <Name>.msi	Existing MSI transform: <Name>.mst Existing MSI patch: <Name>.msp	For information on referencing the source packages, see Incorporating an MSI-based Software into an MSI Package For information on the creation of transforms, see: Creating Transforms and Using the MSI Transform Editor For information on the integration of MSI patches, see: Integrating MSI Patches   For general information on the subject of MSI, see: Creating MSI Packages
Existing package	Path to a NetInstall 5.8 project or Path to an exported DSM package (XML format)
Recorded installation	There are several steps involved in recording an installation: Step 1: Analyze the Initial Status Step 2: Installing the Software Step 3: Analyze changes	For information on advanced settings, see: Display Advanced Options