Microsoft Installer

IntelliMirror, as previously noted, includes software installation and maintenance as a feature used to install and maintain user applications based on group policy. The Microsoft Installer plays a critical role in this process, and it's important to understand how it works. It's also important to understand the client systems to which it is applied, such as available disk space and compliance with the hardware compatibility list (HCL).

Publishing or Assigning Applications

There is a distinct difference between publishing and assigning applications. Publishing makes the application available for installation in a way that Windows 2000 operating systems can understand. Assigned applications are installed automatically ...

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