Hi all, We use VNC on around 300 machines and are now preparing to migrate from NT 4.0 to W2K. I want to construct an .msi file to deploy RealVNC using group policy & WinImage through active directory. Previously we've used scripts to install VNC, which has worked fine, but now we're getting more ambitious & aim to get all software managed. I need the service to install & uninstall reliably through a .msi file so upgrades & installs are reasonably painless - i.e. scripts are pretty much out of the window unless there is no option!
So far I've managed to create an .msi file using WinInstall LE, but have had to leave out the service as WinInstall LE doesn't like it & won't create the .msi if it is running when it does the 'after' snapshot. My problem is this: I can't figure out how to get the 'VNC Server' service running by customising the .msi file from the Veritas console. I have tried adding a service called 'VNC Server' using the winvnc.exe component & set up the options to auto-start as a system service interacting with the desktop. I have also configured the following options: on installation to 'start the service during the startservice action' on uninstallation to 'stop the service during the stopservice action' & 'delete the service during the deleteservice action' I've also tried adding the -service argument to the service control feature. Not quite sure if that's the correct place to put it, but I noticed on a working service installation, the winvnc.exe uses the -service switch to run as a service. Trouble is after all this, the service still doesn't want to start on bootup. Just as a further test, I tried starting the service (which installs fine BTW, just no starty) manually as administrator and it seems to start as the VNC icon appears in the system tray, but then times out & stops. Has anyone got any suggestions? ********************************************************************** The content of this email is confidential and is the property of Snamprogetti Ltd. who will safeguard its rights according to the civil and penal provisions of the law. The content may not be disclosed to or used by anyone other than the addressees. If you have received this in error, please contact us immediately. Snamprogetti cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this message as it has been transmitted over a public network. If you suspect that the message may have been intercepted or amended, please call +44 (0) 1256 461211. ********************************************************************** _______________________________________________ VNC-List mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.realvnc.com/mailman/listinfo/vnc-list
