Package View
AdminStudio 2025 R2 | 30.0 | Tuner
When you have finished with your transform and postvalidation, the last step is to prepare the overall package so you can distribute it to your users (using a third-party tool such as Microsoft SMS). Tuner provides several different packaging options that can be used individually or in conjunction with one another. Note that Tuner does not actually perform the distribution; rather, it gathers the necessary files together, and copies them to a location you specify. You can then use some of the standard software distribution tools to roll out your customized package.
The three subviews contained within the Package view are:
| View | Description |
|---|---|
| Package View/Location View | Place the transform and base Windows Installer file on either an FTP server or network location. |
| Package View/Setup View | Package the transform and base Windows Installer file with an executable launcher (Setup.exe) to begin the installation. You have the option of including the MSI Engine for the appropriate platform to ensure Windows Installer functionality. Setup.exe uses information contained in setup.ini to determine the package, associated transform, and any command-line parameters. |
| Package View/SMS View | Package and prepare the transform and Windows Installer file for distribution using Microsoft SMS. Tuner can create a PDF file and/or an SMS file for your package and transform. |
These three subviews are also available through the Packaging Wizard, which can be accessed from the Project menu by selecting Package.