Nash,
Script execution policy is a non-issue. You simply call (from a batch wrapper): powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%~dp0%\MyScriptFile.ps1"; Cheers, Trevor Sullivan Microsoft PowerShell MVP From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Brandon Linton Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 10:46 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [mssms] OT: Need a software packing app That makes more sense but I wouldn't completely agree that Powershell still isn't a good fit depending on his needs. Powershell DSC is very powerful and if done properly the user wouldn't even know he was working with any scripts etc. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn249912.aspx Thanks, Brandon A. Linton | Sr. Consultant | [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> | Work 484.323.7205 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Nash Pherson Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 11:42 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [mssms] OT: Need a software packing app > make available for download to our customers (outside of ConfigMgr), Mike is trying to make a software package for people to install on their own machines which are not managed by the organization. > PowerShell is free and built-in. As these are not managed devices, having end users deal with script execution policies seems like a bad idea, and spending money on a public cert seems like moving in the wrong direction. Mike - I'd give the trial with Advanced Installer a shot. For what you need, I think it is the right features/price. If it doesn't work for you, Flexera offers a trial as well, but that is much more expensive and has a lot that you don't need. I hope that helps, Nash From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Brandon Linton Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 10:36 AM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [mssms] OT: Need a software packing app Even more so I am confused as this is built in to ConfigMgr 2012 in the Application Model. Why would you not want to use that assuming CM12? But yes to Trevor's point Powershell works well for this as well. Thanks, Brandon A. Linton | Sr. Consultant | [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> | Work 484.323.7205 From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Trevor Sullivan Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 11:33 AM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [mssms] OT: Need a software packing app PowerShell is free and built-in. Cheers, Trevor Sullivan Microsoft PowerShell MVP From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Murray, Mike Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 10:08 AM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [mssms] OT: Need a software packing app Hey folks, We have an application we want to make available for download to our customers (outside of ConfigMgr), but it requires another app to be installed along with it (the installer would check to see if app A exists already, if not, it would install it). I'm looking for an easy packager app that can handle prerequisites, and is fairly inexpensive/cheap. I'm looking at Advanced Installer, I think the Professional license should cover what we need. Any other suggestions? Best Regards, Mike Murray Desktop Management Coordinator - IT Support Services California State University, Chico 530.898.4357 <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]
