Clean System Recommendation

[CChong]

Sorry if this question has been asked but,

We have a mix of Windows 2000 and Windows XP. During the packaging process should I use a system with no updates or Service Packs or should I patch the system completely before repackaging and app. Also should I package for each type of O.S.

I use VMware Workstation and it works great. Just not sure what the "base" should consist of

Thank you for your help

[CChong]

Ideally you should repackage on as clean as possible machine (OS + Service Pack to you're current level + VMware helpers).

You will need to run OSSnapshot on a few of you're desktop PCs for use in ConflictSolver to make sure you can check for conflicts between desktop apps/OSs

If you have the resources/time avalible, i'd recommend building a few VMWare images with you're different desktop configurations (OS/Software packages) for testing the MSI on before hitting the clients too.


I would recommend eaither the training course or the training manuals for "Introduction to Application repackaging using Admin Studio" to really get you on the right tracks!

[CChong]

Thank you for the reply. This may sound dumb but,

Should I also install all the update files as well as the Service Packs.