Repackaging tool musings

A lot of my time in the LRC is spent considering how to tailor the existing catalogue and steadily growing portfolio of language learning software for automatic deployment in our Windows Active Directory Enterprise environment. I use the traditional snapshot technology  (via Scalable’s Wininstall LE freeware tool) to effectively re-package software into Microsoft Installer (msi) format. Other tools exist where installations are relatively simple, such as Caphyon Advanced Installer (we purchased the Professional Version). I used the Caphyon software to produce the LRC software menu deployed to every PC in the Centre. The great thing about this software is how simple it is to use; wizards guide you through various production steps, and for me, the UI is clean, simple and easy to follow. Which is just what you need to be able to get to grips with the software quickly, and quickly produce results.

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