We actually bundle our x64 and x86 app versions with a wrapper script, then I use bundles to group core apps, laptop apps, os config settings, etecetera. Then I can make a change once in the bundle and it propagates across all my task sequences. Never had a problem with it. I keep my apps in separate MDT folders for build side, deploy side, and a separate folder for build and deploy bundles.
The key to MDT is organization and clear naming convention, otherwise it turns into a mess really fast. So, Core Build bundle, Core Deploy bundle, Laptop Build bundle, Laptop deploy bundle, etcetera. Then a selection profile allows me to replicate the deploy side out from my lab to a production share. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Keith Garner Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2014 1:00 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [MDT-OSD] Application bundles Yes, I use them all the time, as it can "abstract" some of the ugly installation details from end users. For example, end user wants to install 7-zip, do they really care ( or know ) what version to install x86 vs x64? Create three applications installation packages: · 7zip x86 - only install on Windows 7 x86 and above, mark as *hidden* · 7zip x64 - only install on Windows 7 x64 and above, mark as *hidden* · Then create a new package: 7-zip, that is a bundle of the 7-zip x86 and 7-zip x64 bundles. Additionally, you can use bundles to install a sequence of applications in *order* that otherwise might be installed in an arbitrary manner (I've never had to do this, but it's possible). I also use bundles to define the set of applications to install for my automated "Image Creation" step, rather than defining each installation step within the task sequence. My preference. -k From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of LEROY Mathieu Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2014 9:11 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [MDT-OSD] Application bundles Hi everyone, Had a nice conversation earlier with a colleague about applications bundle in MDT 201X. I tend to avoid them, but generally speaking : Would you recommend using them ? Just trying to spark a debate here ;) Thanks for your inputs ! Cordialement, Mathieu Leroy Consultant T : +33 3 28 02 53 57 ― M : +33 6 21 63 74 15 ― F : +33 3 28 02 53 06 24 rue Papin - BP 50488 - 59664 Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex email : [email protected]― web : <http://www.osiatis.com/> www.osiatis.com Description : Description : Description : cid:[email protected]
