I have some questions about how best to deal with install or setup configuration data. I apologies in advance if this is a repeat of something that's already been covered in a previous post, but I haven't really found anything that speaks to this subject.
At my place of work we have three approaches to deploying various parts of our system: 1. Install only: no configuration parameters in installer (i.e. no new public MSI properties) and no setup application that is run after install. 2. Setup wizard: an application that is launched after installer to guide a user through setting up a part of the application, e.g. setup a IIS website. The advantage with this approach is that the installer is simple; however, I do not believe this approach would scale or even work when deploying through Active Directory. 3. Configuration in installer: common settings are built into the installer, which then stores the values into the registry or configuration files. Here are some reasons why I don't like this approach: a. When doing a repair or modify, a property may not be set to the value of the original install; I know we could store the property value to the registry and reload it there after for repairs, modify, and upgrade but this feels like a rather messy approach. b. To work around some of the aforementioned issue, I'm seeing support engineers editing the MSI property table to set property values, then giving the installer to customers; hence, invaliding our digital signature. What I would like to know is if there are other approaches or if we're largely putting them all in practice? Is there a best practice? Also, is it a good idea in general to just turn off the modify and repair options? Cheers, Colin This e-mail contains IPFX information which may be privileged or confidential and is intended for use only by the individual(s) or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, note that disclosing, copying, distributing or using this information is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please advise immediately to the e-mail address above and permanently delete this message and any attachments. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. We monitor our e-mail system and may record your e-mails. Thank you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Meet PCI DSS 3.0 Compliance Requirements with EventLog Analyzer Achieve PCI DSS 3.0 Compliant Status with Out-of-the-box PCI DSS Reports Are you Audit-Ready for PCI DSS 3.0 Compliance? Download White paper Comply to PCI DSS 3.0 Requirement 10 and 11.5 with EventLog Analyzer http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=154622311&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
