Creation of a first MSI project
Basic functions of a component
Advanced functions of a component

Self-repair
Repair
Advertised shortcuts

Actions package and « Custom actions »
Create and use reusable elements

The “merges modules” (.MSM)
The prerequisites
The chained MSI packages

Developing a patch
The different types of update

Directly modify an MSI package
Customize an MSI package with an MST
Create an MST by « playing » the installation

Convert a non-MSI package to MSI format
Run a package from the command line

Installation
Silent mode
Passing parameters
Generating a log
Repair
Uninstallation

Test the compatibility of your package with
the existing one
Validate compliance with Microsoft packaging rules
Create your own validation rules
Use isolation methods to resolve
potential conflicts

Test the correct installation of your packages with the « Quality Monitor »

What is application virtualization?
Overview of Microsoft App-V, XenSoft
XenApp, and VMWare ThinApp
Compile an Installshield project to generate a virtual package
Repackage a package into a virtual package
Directly convert your MSI packages into virtual packages

Configure the « Compatibility Solver »
Test your packages for a switch to
Windows 8 or Windows 10
Correct the
problems automatically or manually
Generate global reporting on the suitability of your
software park with Windows 8, Windows 10 or
application virtualization