Challenges of Multiplatform
Installers and Introducing
InstallBuilder
almtoolbox.comTamir Gefen
ALMtoolbox CEO
Zeev Tavor
DevOps 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
Agenda
ChallengesChallenges
Challenges of Building Software
Installers and Packaging Kits
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 InstallAnywhere
1. 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?
installers@almtoolbox.com
http://almtoolbox.com/install-builder
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