Advanced Installer is thrilled to announce our participation as a Gold Partner at the upcoming AppManagEvent 2024.

In an era where cyber threats loom large, ensuring the integrity and security of software applications is paramount. Trusted signing, an extension of cloud signing services used for documents, plays a crucial role in the software development and distribution process.

Welcome back to our series on automating Intune operations with PowerShell. If you've been following along, you know we've covered quite a bit— from the basics of setting up and authenticating with the AZ Module, to retrieving and managing Win32 applications, and diving into application assignments.

Digitally signing installers is a crucial practice in the software deployment process. It ensures that malicious actors can’t distribute harmful versions of legitimate software.

When developing software or creating a software package for internal use, self-signed certificates can be really handy.

Microsoft’s Azure Code Signing service was transitioned to Azure Trusted Signing (later edit: and, since January 2026, to Artifact Signing). This new service replaces the old model and modernizes the code-signing workflow. The solutions that relied on an Azure code signing certificate, Microsoft code signing, or a traditional Microsoft code signing certificate are now considered deprecated.

I started working in tech in 2009. My early years were focused on building technology and supporting developers in building installers for their desktop applications.

Windows context menus provide a quick way to access different commands, but as application complexity increases, these menus can become cluttered.

Discover the latest updates in Advanced Installer 21.9, featuring the powerful new nested Context Menus for File Associations in MSIX. This feature provides a more organized and efficient user interface for managing file associations, allowing for easier navigation and improved usability.

Nowadays, in the digital era, with the rising number of cyberattacks, it’s crucial to keep applications secure.

Today's increased demand for efficiency in IT necessitates knowledge of how to speed up workflow using powerful tools such as PowerShell and Intune.

Discover the latest updates in Advanced Installer 21.8, featuring WinUI 2.x support in the Embedded UI for sleeker, modern MSI installers, available in all the commercial editions.

A digital signature guarantees the authenticity of an electronic document or message. In the software industry, code signing provides an added layer of security and trust that you're using a code that comes from an original vendor and not a third-party that could have maliciously altered the code.

It is important to ensure that your Windows operating system is kept up to date in this age of technology. It is a matter that leads us to Microsoft Update Standalone Packages (MSU files), an essential element in the updating process of Windows.

PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT) is the go-to solution for enterprises aiming to standardize their software deployment process.

Are you a developer or IT professional looking to digitally sign your code or software application, but unsure of how to acquire a digital certificate? In this blog post, we will introduce you to some of the top providers where you can buy these certificates at an affordable cost.

We have extended our Trusted Signing Integration capabilities to further enhance security and streamline your development processes. Now, you can sign your projects directly within Visual Studio using the Azure Trusted Signing in the Visual Studio Extension. This integration simplifies your workflow by enabling you to sign your packages without leaving your development environment.

Offering trial versions of applications is a common strategy to attract users by allowing them to evaluate the software before purchasing. However, designing a secure and user-friendly trial functionality can be challenging.

MSI deployments, while effective, are often marred by common errors.

Advanced Installer 21.6 is out, bringing essential updates and improvements to streamline your software packaging and deployment workflows. This release introduces custom context menu for file associations installed via MSIX, simplifying user interactions with your applications.