Sometimes, you find that planning a software installation is simple. Put the files to disk in their specified location and the application just works. But how often is that the reality? In today’s world of systems integration, installation stacks, suite installers, and client-server application development, you are far more likely to run into a very complex installation scenario—one requiring multiple steps, multiple products, and intricate configuration steps.
The purpose of using a fully featured installer such as InstallAnywhere is to minimize the impact that these sorts of complexities will have on your customers and your end users. It is important to carefully plan your software installation process and identify the installation needs prior to beginning development.
A well-planned installation and deployment strategy should be part of any serious software development project. The white paper, Multi-Platform Installer Best Practices, can help developers of multi-platform applications create professional, reliable software installations that make a favorable first impression for your products. It covers the fundamentals of installation planning and shows you how to use InstallAnywhere to manage the different aspects of your installation projects according to proven best practices.
InstallAnywhere is the leading multiplatform development solution for application producers who need to deliver a professional and consistent cross installation experience for physical, virtual and cloud environments. From a single project file and build environment, InstallAnywhere creates reliable installations for on-premises platforms – Windows, Linux, Apple OS X, Solaris, AIX , HP-UX, and IBM iSeries – and enables you to take existing and new software products to a virtual and cloud infrastructure. Get your free trial of InstallAnywhere or contact us for more information.
