InstallAnywhere Tutorial and Reference Guide

Introduction

An Introduction to Installation Issues

A well-planned installation and deployment strategy should be part of any serious software development project. When the installer is an afterthought, end-users usually get a poor first impression. In practice, however, this critical requirement is sometimes ignored until the software is complete. Why wait until the product is ready to be released before thinking about deployment? Regardless of whether the end-user is a member of the general public, a consulting client, or another group within your own organization, it's unlikely that the product will simply be checked out of a source control solution and the resources laid immediately into their final operational location.

Once you have made ...