Re: [Mozilla Enterprise] Request for feedback: a MSI installer of Firefox
Yes, let's not forget that MSI is Windows only. With CCK2, we can use the same config files on different OS. We deploy a lot of applications with SCCM, and in my opinion, the MSI-based ones aren't any better or easier. -- Jason Jackson Computer Systems Technician North Vancouver School District > -Original Message- > From: Enterprise [mailto:enterprise-boun...@mozilla.org] On Behalf Of > James M. Pulver > Sent: August 22, 2017 11:50 AM > To: enterprise@mozilla.org > Subject: Re: [Mozilla Enterprise] Request for feedback: a MSI installer of > Firefox > > Personally, I like the current setup once I got Puppet going. The reason is > consistent configuration for Windows, Linux and Mac. I wouldn't want to do 2 > or more attempts to apply the same configuration across the platforms, at > that point, I lose a lot of benefit from Firefox. > > James Pulver > CLASSE Computer Group > Cornell University > ___ Enterprise mailing list Enterprise@mozilla.org https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/enterprise To unsubscribe from this list, please visit https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/enterprise or send an email to enterprise-requ...@mozilla.org with a subject of "unsubscribe"
Re: [Mozilla Enterprise] Request for feedback: a MSI installer of Firefox
Personally, I like the current setup once I got Puppet going. The reason is consistent configuration for Windows, Linux and Mac. I wouldn't want to do 2 or more attempts to apply the same configuration across the platforms, at that point, I lose a lot of benefit from Firefox. James Pulver CLASSE Computer Group Cornell University On 08/22/2017 03:13 AM, Alexandre Gauvrit wrote: +1 If finally Mozilla would release an official Firefox MSI package, it would be good to follow previous comments on the real goals of an MSI package. * deploy Firefox through GPO for medium to big structures * manage Firefox system preferences (default proxy, extensions, security settings,etc) * manage Firefox users preferences (homepage, disable profile migration from IE, etc) * provide for that a correct set of ADM/ADMX file * provide a MST Wizard like Microsoft Office'one Many of us here already have found a workaround to the lack of an official MSI package, by repackaging it (FrontMotion, custom MSI, third party tool like WAPT/WPKG/etc.) or using dirty old Batch/VBS/PS scripts. Personaly I would not be "that relieved" if Mozilla's MSI package would come out in next months, as we already implemented equivalents doing the job, however it's always good to get things normalized. PS : "And Firefox should permit to use the certificates installed in Windows, like in Internet Explorer." it's already the case using security.enterprise_roots.enabled Alexandre On 22/08/2017 08:41, Luca Manganelli wrote: Il 21/08/2017 15:53, Mikko Järvinen ha scritto: If Mozilla is going to provide msi packages of their products the whole process must be seamlessly integrated into the automated build process. Every single resource, like files and registry settings, must belong into a one and only one Windows Installer component, which will be part of Windows Installer features, which eventually define and will be part of the msi package. +1. In a large organization, it's MUCH more less painfully to configure Firefox preferences with a Group Policy. This way permits you to set different configurations for OU/Groups. And Firefox should permit to use the certificates installed in Windows, like in Internet Explorer. ___ Enterprise mailing list Enterprise@mozilla.org https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/enterprise To unsubscribe from this list, please visit https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/enterprise or send an email to enterprise-requ...@mozilla.org with a subject of "unsubscribe" -- Alexandre GAUVRIT Tranquil IT Systems Les Espaces Jules Verne, bâtiment A 12 avenue Jules Verne 44230 Saint Sébastien sur Loire tel : +33 (0) 2.40.97.57.55 http://www.tranquil-it-systems.fr ___ Enterprise mailing list Enterprise@mozilla.org https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/enterprise To unsubscribe from this list, please visit https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/enterprise or send an email to enterprise-requ...@mozilla.org with a subject of "unsubscribe" ___ Enterprise mailing list Enterprise@mozilla.org https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/enterprise To unsubscribe from this list, please visit https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/enterprise or send an email to enterprise-requ...@mozilla.org with a subject of "unsubscribe"
Re: [Mozilla Enterprise] Request for feedback: a MSI installer of Firefox
+1 If finally Mozilla would release an official Firefox MSI package, it would be good to follow previous comments on the real goals of an MSI package. * deploy Firefox through GPO for medium to big structures * manage Firefox system preferences (default proxy, extensions, security settings,etc) * manage Firefox users preferences (homepage, disable profile migration from IE, etc) * provide for that a correct set of ADM/ADMX file * provide a MST Wizard like Microsoft Office'one Many of us here already have found a workaround to the lack of an official MSI package, by repackaging it (FrontMotion, custom MSI, third party tool like WAPT/WPKG/etc.) or using dirty old Batch/VBS/PS scripts. Personaly I would not be "that relieved" if Mozilla's MSI package would come out in next months, as we already implemented equivalents doing the job, however it's always good to get things normalized. PS : "And Firefox should permit to use the certificates installed in Windows, like in Internet Explorer." it's already the case using security.enterprise_roots.enabled Alexandre On 22/08/2017 08:41, Luca Manganelli wrote: Il 21/08/2017 15:53, Mikko Järvinen ha scritto: If Mozilla is going to provide msi packages of their products the whole process must be seamlessly integrated into the automated build process. Every single resource, like files and registry settings, must belong into a one and only one Windows Installer component, which will be part of Windows Installer features, which eventually define and will be part of the msi package. +1. In a large organization, it's MUCH more less painfully to configure Firefox preferences with a Group Policy. This way permits you to set different configurations for OU/Groups. And Firefox should permit to use the certificates installed in Windows, like in Internet Explorer. ___ Enterprise mailing list Enterprise@mozilla.org https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/enterprise To unsubscribe from this list, please visit https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/enterprise or send an email to enterprise-requ...@mozilla.org with a subject of "unsubscribe" -- Alexandre GAUVRIT Tranquil IT Systems Les Espaces Jules Verne, bâtiment A 12 avenue Jules Verne 44230 Saint Sébastien sur Loire tel : +33 (0) 2.40.97.57.55 http://www.tranquil-it-systems.fr ___ Enterprise mailing list Enterprise@mozilla.org https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/enterprise To unsubscribe from this list, please visit https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/enterprise or send an email to enterprise-requ...@mozilla.org with a subject of "unsubscribe"
Re: [Mozilla Enterprise] Request for feedback: a MSI installer of Firefox
Il 21/08/2017 15:53, Mikko Järvinen ha scritto: If Mozilla is going to provide msi packages of their products the whole process must be seamlessly integrated into the automated build process. Every single resource, like files and registry settings, must belong into a one and only one Windows Installer component, which will be part of Windows Installer features, which eventually define and will be part of the msi package. +1. In a large organization, it's MUCH more less painfully to configure Firefox preferences with a Group Policy. This way permits you to set different configurations for OU/Groups. And Firefox should permit to use the certificates installed in Windows, like in Internet Explorer. ___ Enterprise mailing list Enterprise@mozilla.org https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/enterprise To unsubscribe from this list, please visit https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/enterprise or send an email to enterprise-requ...@mozilla.org with a subject of "unsubscribe"
