AdminStudio 2016 | Repackager
When using the Snapshot method, the Repackaging Wizard takes a reference snapshot of a system as a baseline configuration, performs the installation, and then takes a second snapshot.
The difference between the two snapshots is stored in a directory you specify, along with the Repackager output file (.inc). This file can then be converted into a Windows Installer package (.msi) using Repackager.
Snapshot Method Considerations
Consider the following about Snapshot technology when selecting a repackaging method:
| • | Slower than Installation Monitoring—The Snapshot method is significantly slower than the Installation Monitoring repackaging method. |
| • | Clean system is required—When repackaging using Snapshot technology, you should use a clean system, with a baseline configuration for your target environment. If you do not repackage on a clean system, you may not capture all of the necessary files for the setup because the files may already be installed on the system. |
| • | Exclude anti-virus software directories—Any machine that you use to repackage most likely has anti-virus software installed on it, even a “clean” machine. While you are repackaging an application, the real-time virus detection feature of anti-virus software could automatically update various cached files in its directories. In order to avoid repackaging errors when using the Snapshot method, you should exclude these directories. See Excluding Directories and Subdirectories for more information. |
Note • Anti-virus software does not affect repackaging using the Installation Monitoring method.
AdminStudio 2016 Help Library23 June 2016 |
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