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Deployment Toolkit 2008
Application Packaging Guide
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Using This Guide
This guide describes the process of packaging applications for deployment in Lite TouchInstallation (LTI) and Zero Touch Installation (ZTI) deployment scenarios using Microsoft®Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008. MDT 2008 is the next version of Business DesktopDeployment (BDD) 2007. Learn how to install applications using MDT 2008 and how toprepare applications for deployment using software repackaging tools.Use the examples provided in this guide as a basis for application preparation. Researchthe list of references provided to get detailed information on repackaging methodologiesusing various installer technologies.
Note
In this document,
Windows
applies to Windows Vista®, Windows® XP Professional,Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, Windows Server® 2003, and Windows Server 2008 unlessotherwise noted.
Application Installation Overview
For application automation to function effectively with MDT 2008, applications must beinstallable without user interaction. Typically, this is accomplished by using eachapplication’s silent installation option. Applications using Windows Installer, for instance,often use the
/passive
or
/quiet
command option for unattended installation. Commandoptions vary depending on the installer. Some command options are provided in thisguide, but always check the installer reference documentation for a complete listing of command options.
How MDT 2008 Installs Applications
MDT 2008 uses options and settings stored in the MDT 2008 configuration database or inthe CustomSettings.ini configuration file. These settings control many aspects of MDT 2008 operation and also provide commands for application installation.Solution Accelerators
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