This article provides tools and information regarding the process of migrating from InstallShield Multiplatform to InstallAnywhere.
Synopsis
This article provides tools and information regarding the process of migrating from InstallShield Multiplatform to InstallAnywhere.
The following operating systems apply:
AIX 32-bit
AIX 64-bit
All Windows
FreeBSD 32-bit
Mac OS X
Red Hat Enterprise 32-bit
Red Hat Enterprise 64-bit
Red Hat Linux 32-bit
Red Hat Linux 64-bit
SCO OpenServer 32-bit
SCO UnixWare 32-bit
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 32-bit
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 64-bit
Discussion
In order to expedite the conversion of your InstallShield MultiPlatform projects to InstallAnywhere, a migration tool is being provided by Flexera Software. In order to use the migration tool you will first have to download and install InstallShield MultiPlatform 11.5 SP1 and then download and install the migration tool plug-in.
Download the ISMP Project Manifest Export plugin installer (See 'Attachment' below).
This plug-in tool is designed to export as much ISMP functionality as possible to an InstallAnywhere project. However, this tool has some limitations. Flexera Software has provided support for the ISMP services layer as well as certain utilities with InstallAnywhere to facilitate the migration of projects from InstallShield MultiPlatform to InstallAnywhere. Due to the fact that InstallShield MultiPlatform permitted extensive customization, including the creation of custom Java beans, it is not possible to provide tooling that will guarantee an automated migration of projects from ISMP to IA.
In addition to the migration tool, a white paper is available which explains how to use this tool along with best practices for migration. This white paper also includes instructions on the migration of custom beans from ISMP to InstallAnywhere.
View the Migrating InstallShield Multiplatform Projects to InstallAnywhere White Paper (See 'Attachment' below) .
