InstallShield Installer simplifies the process of creating reliable Windows Installers, MSI, packages and InstallScript installers for Window systems.

InstallShield is the de facto standard for MSI installations.

InstallShield enables you to create reliable Windows installers.

In addition, it allows you configure databases, create and update web services, update mobile devices and more.

InstallShield Editions

Premier
Professional
Express

Premier Edition

Managed-Code Custom Action Support
Installing Multiple Product Instances
Hebrew and Arabic Language Support
Windows Installer 4.5 Installation Chaining
Four InstallShield MSI Tools
Windows Installer 4.5 Support
Visual Studio 2008 Support
.NET Framework 3.5 Support
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Professional Edition Features

Managed-Code Custom Action Support
Installing Multiple Product Instances
Windows Installer 4.5 Installation Chaining
Four InstallShield MSI Tools
Windows Installer 4.5 Support
Visual Studio 2008 Support
.NET Framework 3.5 Support
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Express Edition Features

Windows Installer 4.5 Support
Visual Studio 2008 Support
.NET Framework 3.5 Support
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Improved Billboards

System Requirements

Processor Pentium III-class PC (500 MHz or higher recommended)

RAM 256 MB of RAM (512 MB preferred)

Hard Disk 500 MB free space

Display Designed for XGA resolution at 1024 × 768 or higher

Operating System
Windows 2000 SP3 or later
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008

Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 (IE 5.5 or later recommended)

Privileges Administrative privileges on the system

Mouse Microsoft IntelliMouse or other compatible pointing device

Target Systems Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Server 2003 & 2008

Software Configuration Management Tools Table of Contents

Software Configuration Management Tools Software Configuration Management Tools are the tools and utilities used in administering source code, building software, install packaging, defect tracking, change management and managing software configurations.

SCM Tools SCM Tools is a list of the more popularly used Software Configuration Management Tools. The plan is compile an exhaustive list of tools and rate them according to their usability.

SCM Tool Reviews SCM Tool Reviews are a place to read reviews of software configuration management tools. Share your experiences with SCM tools. These reviews can benefits others who are searching for information.

Software Build Tools Software Build Tools is a collection of tools used to create automated software builds. This list is growing and the functionality of the tools is expanding.

Software Build Tool Reviews Software Build Tool Reviews is a place to come read reviews of software build tools. If you script software build tools, please share your experience with others.

Software Installation Tools Software Installation Tools is a collection of Install Packaging tools. These tools are used in simplifying and automating the installation or deployment of the application.

Software Installation Tool Reviews Software Installation Tools is a collection of Install Packaging tools. These tools are used in simplifying and automating the installation or deployment of the application.

Software Tracking Tools Software Tracking Tools are the tools and utilities used in tracking software changes, defects and software development progress.

CruiseControl CruiseControl is an open source tool setup specifically to perform continuous integration software builds. This page is high level overview of CC and its functionality and benefits. Software build tools like CC are an integral part of your Software Configuration Management System.

CruiseControl.Net CruiseControl.Net is an open source tool that facilitates the integration of software builds. This page is an overview of the CC.Net Tool and Process.

InstallShield Installer InstallShield Installer simplifies the process of creating reliable Windows Installers, MSI, packages and InstallScript installers for Window systems. InstallShield is the defacto standard for MSI installations.

Maven Maven is a tool that can now be used for building and managing any Java-based project.

Source Code Evaluation Source Code Evaluation -- In SCM, one of the most commonly asked questions is what SCM source code tools should I use. The answer is, it depends on your evaluation criteria. There are so many variables and considerations that go into the selection process. Now, the evaluation may be slightly different depending on your software development team and management requirements.

Subversion Subversion is the fastest growing SCM Source Control Tool. The goal of the SVN project was to build a source control tool that fixed many CVS limitations.

Team Foundation Server Microsoft's Visual Studio Team System 2008 Team Foundation Server is an integrated collaboration tool server for Visual Studio Team System. It combines software build management, software development process model, team portal, version control, work item tracking, and business intelligence into a unified server. TFS allows better team collaboration in an effort to ensure better quality software.

TFS Licensing TFS licensing can be very confusing. Even though Microsoft has published much about this topic, many have unanswered questions. This page hopes to answer some of these questions.

Wise Installer The Wise Installer simplifies application and patch deployments through automation of software packages.