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how to create a patch for the .msi setup

Hi

I have a webapplication created in .net2.0 , i have created a websetup for the application and created a .msi file and have successfully deployed it in my clients location .

Now if any updations or bug fixes made for the application after the deployment , can i create some patch so i can update the deployed .msi file with all my changes

Really needed

Thanks
Rama

two_people_hk

Yes, you can create some patches to update your application.
You have to use MSI Packaging Tools packaging the updation/patches into .msi before your deploy your update.
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/MSI-Packaging-Tools.html
After that you may use Group Policy to run the msi file.

RKCHOWDARY

ASKER

Hi There

Thanks for ur reply . The link is really heipful to me . My concern is i deploy an web application and created an .msi file . Now i make some changes to the application (like Hot fixes .......) , how do i create a patch of all the changes i made and merge it with the .msi file which is already created.

Thanks
Rama

two_people_hk

It depends on how you design your application.
You can add or replace the essential updated files on old version.
Otherwise packaging a brand new version form the source to msi and replace the old one.

RKCHOWDARY

ASKER

Yes exactly thats wat i need . Can u let me know how to add or replace the essential updated files on old version or packaging a brand new version form the source to msi and replace the old one .

This is a critical requirement for me and i am new to this deployment .

Thanks
Rama

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