Snapshot Method Panel

AdminStudio 2021 R2 SP1 | 22.01 | Repackager | Repackaging Wizard

The Snapshot Method Panel, which is only displayed if you use the snapshot technology, allows you to specify the way in which you perform repackaging.

On the Snapshot Method Panel, you have the following two options:

Snapshot Method Panel Options

Option

Description

Single Step

Repackaging in a single step requires you specify at least one setup program to repackage. The Repackager first takes an initial system snapshot, then runs the setup program(s) you specify, and then takes a second snapshot to create the script file that can be converted into a Windows Installer package.

You also have the option of requiring the Repackager to prompt you before running the setup program(s), allowing you the opportunity to make changes to your system that you want included in the final package.

Multiple Steps

Repackaging in multiple steps allows you to run the Repackager to obtain an initial system snapshot, after which the Repackager exits. You can then perform any modifications to the system, such as changing configurations, running installations, and so forth. After making the necessary modifications, run the Repackager again to analyze system status changes. The difference between the second Repackager execution and the first results in the script file that ultimately can be converted into a Windows Installer package.

The single step method is very straightforward if you are repackaging applications and not performing many system changes. The multiple step method allows greater flexibility because a setup is not required. This allows you to capture system configurations within the Repackager output, and ultimately within a Windows Installer package. For example, you could modify the screen color depth and create an MSI package for just that configuration.

If Single Step is selected, the Collect Product Information Panel is displayed when you click Next. If Multiple Steps is selected and you are performing the initial snapshot, the Collect Product Information panel is displayed, but the Setup Programs area is disabled. If you are performing a system status change analysis, the Repackaging Panel appears when you click Next.