Advanced Installer Tutorials

Step by step tutorials that will guide you in creating different types of projects or in using certain features.

Topics

• Simple Installation
  A step by step tutorial describing the creation of the simplest possible Windows Installer MSI package, using Advanced Installer.
• Professional Installation
  A step by step tutorial depicting the creation of a professional Advanced Installer installation.
• Creating an App-V Package
  A step by step tutorial depicting the creation of an App-V or App-V 5 Package in Advanced Installer.
• Creating a ThinApp Package
  A step by step tutorial to create a ThinApp Package in Advanced Installer.
• SharePoint Solution Installers
  Step by step tutorial on how to create a project for a SharePoint solution.
• Other Languages
  A step by step tutorial depicting the creation of Windows Installer MSI packages localized in other languages using Advanced Installer.
• New Language
  A step by step tutorial explaining how to translate and create MSI packages in a new language.
• Java Product Installation
  A step by step tutorial depicting the creation of a Java Product installation in Advanced Installer.
• Java Service Installation
  A step by step tutorial depicting the creation of a Java Service installation in Advanced Installer.
• Patch Authoring
  A step by step tutorial depicting the creation of a Windows Installer patch in Advanced Installer.
• Using The Updater
  A step by step tutorial describing the creation and maintenance of a MSI package that uses the Advanced Updater.
• Using the Dialog Editor
  Step by step tutorial that guides you in using the dialog editor.
• Configure most common SQL connections
  Step by step tutorial on how to set a MS-SQL, MySQL, Oracle and Postgre SQL connection.
• Convert EXE to MSI
  Choose the preferred project type to author a MSI installation package which installs existing EXE packages.
• Visual Studio Tutorials
  Visual Studio tutorials.
• RAD Tools Integration
  RAD Tool integration guidelines
• MSI Import
  Step by step tutorial on how to import a MSI into an Advanced Installer project.
• App-V Import
  Importing an App-V Package
• WISE Import
  Step by step tutorial on how to import a WISE project into an Advanced Installer project.
• Using SQL Scripts
  Step by step tutorial on using SQL Scripts.
• IIS Tutorial
  Step by step tutorial on configuring IIS Web Sites and Virtual Directories.
• Deploy a MSI through GPO
  Step by step tutorial on how to deploy a MSI package through GPO.
• Add trial support to your VB application
  Step by step tutorial on how to create a VB application that integrates the licensing functionality.
• Multiple Builds
  Step by step tutorial on how to create a project with multiple build configurations.
• XML Locator Search
  Step by step tutorial describing how to create a XML locator search in Advanced Installer.
• MSM with parameters for custom actions
  A step by step tutorial detailing how to create and use basic MSM packages with configurable parameters
• Windows Mobile/CE Installations
  Step by step tutorial on how to use the Advanced Installer Windows Mobile/CE features.