Using the existing ZIP deprives you of one of the key benefits of the Windows Installer Service--that it manages the files you install. All but a handful of my installers deploy web services.
Basically, you install the files to the point in the file tree you want them, and then setup the virtual directories, application pool, and web application from there. Then write any changes you need to make to your local web.config. -- John Merryweather Cooper Build & Install Engineer - ESA Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.® Shawnee Mission, KS 66227 Office: 913-341-3434 x791011 jocoo...@jackhenry.com www.jackhenry.com -----Original Message----- From: George Fleming [mailto:gef...@microsoft.com] Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 12:56 PM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Moving from Web Deploy to Wix We currently have an IIS Web Service that is deployed using Web Deploy (with binaries in a zip file, and other xml files). I am trying to figure out how best to change this to an MSI using Wix. So far, I haven't found any good example on how best to do this. Is there some good way I can utilize the existing zip file with WiX, or do I have to change the build and work with individual files? Thanks, George ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Master Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL, ASP.NET, C# 2012, HTML5, CSS, MVC, Windows 8 Apps, JavaScript and much more. Keep your skills current with LearnDevNow - 3,200 step-by-step video tutorials by Microsoft MVPs and experts. SALE $99.99 this month only -- learn more at: http://p.sf.net/sfu/learnmore_122412 _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Master Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL, ASP.NET, C# 2012, HTML5, CSS, MVC, Windows 8 Apps, JavaScript and much more. Keep your skills current with LearnDevNow - 3,200 step-by-step video tutorials by Microsoft MVPs and experts. ON SALE this month only -- learn more at: http://p.sf.net/sfu/learnnow-d2d _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
