challenges of multiplatform installers and introducing installbuilder builder-slides
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Challenges of Multiplatform Installers and Introducing
InstallBuilder
almtoolbox.comTamir GefenALMtoolbox CEO
Zeev TavorDevOps expert
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Selected Customers
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Tools We Support
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Upcoming Training
Agenda
Agenda
1. Challenges of building software installers and packaging kits
2. Challenges of building multi-platform installers
3. How multi-platform install tool can save time and complexity
4. Demonstrating InstallBuilder - a multi-platform installer for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, UNIX and others
5. Comparing InstallBuilder to InstallAnywhere
6. How installer tool can be integrated with software development processes (e.g. CI and DevOps)
7. Q & A
AgendaChallengesChallenges
Challenges of Building Software Installers and Packaging Kits
Mission: deliver faster and get
better quality
Challenges of Building Software Installers and Packaging Kits
1. User experience
2. Multiplatform
3. Shortening time
4. Source control
5. Getting support
How Multiplatform Installer Can Save Time ?Multiplatforms
How Multiplatform Installer Tool Can Save Time ?
1. Single Project
2. Readable XML project file
** Can be merged from several XML parts during the build process
3. Same look & feel both in development and run times
4. Custom Functions (actions, rules etc.)
Demonstrating InstallBuilderDemonstrating InstallBuilder
InstallBuilder vs InstallAnywhere1. No external dependencies like Java
2. Native look and feel across all platforms
3. Built-in debugger
4. Human-friendly XML project file
5. Price
6. Performance
7. Professional and fast support
http://almtoolbox.com/install-builder
How installer tool can be integrated with software development processes
Integration with Software Development Processes
1. Command line build tools
2. Multiplatform Windows and OS X code-signing from any platform
3. Crossplatform build support
4. No external dependencies and prerequisites
5. Easy to learn and use
Summary
Installation challenges
Multiplatform installers
InstallBuilder demo
Tools comparison
Integration with development processes
Questions?Questions?
