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4.2.8. python<br />

4. Localboot products: automatic software distribution with <strong>opsi</strong><br />

It is the python runtime environment for python based products like swaudit and<br />

hwaudit.<br />

4.2.9. xpconfig<br />

Package for customizing the GUI and Explorersettings (not only) for XP.<br />

4.3. Integration of new software packets into the <strong>opsi</strong> software deployment.<br />

4.3.1. Create an <strong>opsi</strong>-wInst script<br />

4.3.1.1. Overview<br />

For Windows clients there are basically three ways to integrate new software package<br />

into the software deployment, and an additional way for using the Microsoft Installer<br />

Service (MSI).<br />

1. Unattended / Silent Setup:<br />

The original manufacturer setup will be run in a non interactive unattended mode<br />

(command line arguments for unattended setup).<br />

The most important special case of this is<br />

2. Running a MSI packet in silent mode:<br />

An original software manufacturer MSI package is run in silent mode.<br />

3. Interactive setup with automated answers:<br />

To prepare for this installation mode, first all the windows that pop up during<br />

interactive installation have to be analyzed. Then an 'answer file' is created to<br />

automatically fill in the answers.<br />

4. Analyze and repackage:<br />

First it has to be analyzed (semi automated) what data (files, registry ...) get installed<br />

on the client. This could be done by comparing a plain OS installation before and<br />

after the installation of the software packet in question. Based on this a new package<br />

can be created containing all the new files and registry entries. This package can be<br />

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