eLearning Seminars and Training

• Fundamentals of Windows Installer (MSI) Custom Actions: creating and scheduling custom actions in a Microsoft Windows Installer project
• Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Installer (MSI) Installations: validating and troubleshooting an MSI project at design and run time
• Designing and Deploying MSI Updates and Patches: update and patch behaviour and best practice for designing, validating and deploying patches and updates
• Avoiding MSI Pitfalls: tips, tricks and new concepts
• InstallScript Programmingl: InstallScript programming from an in-depth introduction to the event-driven scripting model and built-in InstallScript functions
• AdminStudio 6 Series - Transforms: create, edit, and deploy transforms to customise Microsoft Windows Installer installation packages
• Learning Windows Installer (MSI) Technology: create and modify a Microsoft Windows Installer installation package and learn Microsoft Windows Installer terminology, mechanisms and internal structure.

eLearning Seminars and Training - Features

Fundamentals of Windows Installer (MSI) Custom Actions This seminar provides in-depth coverage of topics related to creating and scheduling custom actions in a Windows Installer project. You will learn about the differences between different action-scheduling optionsimmediate, deferred, rollback, and so forthand learn how to apply conditions to actions so that they run only when needed. You will gain exposure to basic custom action types, such as setting values of properties and directory properties, launching executables, and displaying error messages; you will also learn how to handle special installation types, such as silent installations and uninstallation.

Seminar Details

• Receive over 4 hours of in-depth training at your desk at a time that is convenient for you. You will be provided a total of 30 days to complete the presentation in its entirety. The 30-day time clock will begin after you have received a confirmation email from Macrovision Training
• Receive the 50-page seminar manual, which you can print and keep for future reference.
• Participants will be provided free access to a dedicated InstallShield Community, where MSI experts from InstallShield will answer questions relevant to the seminar content.

• A working knowledge of the InstallShield X, DevStudio, or Developer IDE and wizards
• A basic understanding of Windows Installer (Basic MSI) package structure
• A basic familiarity with the run-time behavior of the Windows Installer service is a plus

Troubleshooting Windows Installer (MSI) Installations Because Windows Installer installation programs do not use an explicit script, they can be difficult to debug. This seminar teaches you the different techniques available for validating and troubleshooting an MSI project both at design time and run time.

Seminar Detail

• Receive over 3 hours of in-depth training at your desk at a time that is convenient for you. You will be provided a total of 30 days to complete the presentation in its entirety. The 30-day time clock will begin after you have received a confirmation email from Macrovision Training.
• Participants will be provided free access to a dedicated InstallShield Community, where MSI experts from InstallShield will answer questions relevant to the seminar content.
• Receive the 68-page seminar manual, which you can print and keep for future reference.

• A working knowledge of the InstallShield X, DevStudio, or Developer IDE and wizards
• A basic understanding of Windows Installer (Basic MSI) package structure
• A basic familiarity with the run-time behavior of the Windows Installer service

Designing and Deploying MSI Updates and Patches Everyone needs to release software updates, but designing an update can be difficult to do correctly, and updating and patching are among the most misunderstood features of the Windows Installer service. This seminar clears up common misconceptions about patching, provides a solid understanding of update and patch behavior, and shows you best practices for designing, validating, and deploying your patches and updates.

Seminar Details

• Receive over 3 hours of in-depth training at your desk at a time that is convenient for you. You will be provided a total of 30 days to complete the presentation in its entirety. The 30-day time clock will begin after you have received a confirmation email from Macrovision Training.
• Receive the 54-page seminar manual, which you can print and keep for future reference.
• Participants will be provided free access to a dedicated InstallShield Community, where MSI experts from InstallShield will answer questions relevant to the seminar content.

• A working knowledge of the InstallShield X, DevStudio, or Developer IDE and wizards
• A basic understanding of Windows Installer (Basic MSI) package structure
• A basic familiarity with the run-time behavior of the Windows Installer service is a plus

Avoiding MSI Pitfalls: Tips, Tricks, and New Concepts It's a jungle out there for developers using the Windows Installer service (MSI) technology. New concepts related to project organization contain many hidden pitfalls that can trap newcomers and experienced developers alike, jeopardizing installations. This seminar will help you tame the MSI installation jungle and avoid some of these pitfalls.

Seminar Details

• Receive over 4 hours of in-depth training at your desk at a time that is convenient for you. You will be provided a total of 30 days to complete the presentation in its entirety. The 30-day time clock will begin after you have received a confirmation email from Macrovision Training.
• Receive the 87-page seminar manual, which you can print and keep for future reference.
• Participants will be provided free access to a dedicated InstallShield Community, where InstallShield (MSI) experts will answer questions relevant to the seminar content.

• A working knowledge of the DevStudio or Developer IDE and wizards
• A basic understanding of Windows Installer (Basic MSI) package structure
• A basic familiarity with the run-time behavior of the Windows Installer service is a plus

InstallScript Programming Tutorial Learn everything you need to know about InstallScript programming from an in-depth introduction, to the event-driven scripting model, to built-in InstallScript functions. In this tutorial, you will learn about the InstallScript language and how to customize your installation script to make required changes to your end users' systems, and to make changes to your installation's appearance.

Course Details

• You will be provided a total of 30 days to complete the presentation in its entirety. The 30-day time clock will begin after you have received a confirmation email from Macrovision Training.
• Receive the course manual, which you can print and keep for future reference.

• Previous InstallShield or installation development is not required. However, students should be comfortable with the following: Using Windows Explorer and the command prompt to create and manage files, and run executables, basic Windows terminology such as DLL and Control Panel.
• Familiarity with fundamental programming concepts, such as variables, looping, and branching.

AdminStudio 6 Series - Transforms One benefit of using Windows Installer (MSI) is that it supports a standard mechanism for customizing an installation package, through the use of transforms. Transforms can be used to customize almost any aspect of an installation, including which program features will be installed, the support information written to a system's Add or Remove Programs tool, and where shortcuts will be created. After taking this course, you will understand how to create, edit, and deploy transforms for your MSI customization needs.

Course Details

• You will be provided a total of 30 days to complete the presentation in its entirety. The 30-day time clock will begin after you have received a confirmation email from Macrovision Training.
• Receive the course manual, which you can print and keep for future reference.

• Previous InstallShield or installation development is not required. However, students should be comfortable with the following: Using Windows Explorer and the command prompt to create and manage files, and run executables, basic Windows terminology such as DLL and Control Panel.

Learning Windows Installer (MSI) Technology Learn why Windows Installer technology is needed. Learn Windows Installer terminology and mechanisms. Understand the internal structure of a Windows Installer installation. Learn to construct and modify a Windows Installer installation package without dependency on commercial development tools.

Course Details

• Receive in-depth training at your desk at a time that is convenient for you. You will be provided a total of 30 days to complete the presentation in its entirety. The 30-day time clock will begin after payment has been received and you have received a confirmation email from Macrovision Training.
• Receive the 158-page seminar manual, which you can print and keep for future reference.

• Previous InstallShield or installation development is not required. However, students should be comfortable with the following: Using Windows Explorer and the command prompt to create and manage files, and run executables, basic Windows terminology such as DLL and Control Panel.
• Knowledge about relational database system is not required, but would be helpful. The custom action section will be more beneficial if you are familiar with the VBScript scripting language.

eLearning Seminars and Training - System Requirements

• Browser: Internet Explorer 5.x or later with ActiveX, JavaScript, cookies, and pop-up windows enabled
• Operating System: Windows 2000 or later
• Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
• Colors: 16 bit
• Media Player: Windows Media Player 7.x or later
• Internet Connection: broadband (DSL, cable, or better)
• Sound card

Troubleshooting Windows Installer (MSI) Installations

• Browser: Internet Explorer 5.x or later with ActiveX, JavaScript, cookies, and pop-up windows enabled
• Operating System: Windows 2000 or later
• Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
• Colors: 16 bit
• Media Player: Windows Media Player 7.x or later
• Internet Connection: broadband (DSL, cable, or better)
• Sound card

Designing and Deploying MSI Updates and Patches

• Browser: Internet Explorer 5.x or later with ActiveX, JavaScript, cookies, and pop-up windows enabled
• Operating System: Windows 2000 or later
• Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
• Colors: 16 bit
• Media Player: Windows Media Player 7.x or later
• Internet Connection: broadband (DSL, cable, or better)
• Sound card

Avoiding MSI Pitfalls: Tips, Tricks, and New Concepts

• Browser: Internet Explorer 5.x or later with ActiveX, JavaScript, cookies, and pop-up windows enabled
• Operating System: Windows 2000 or later
• Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
• Colors: 16 bit
• Media Player: Windows Media Player 7.x or later
• Internet Connection: broadband (DSL, cable, or better)
• Sound card

InstallScript Programming Tutorial

• Browser: Internet Explorer 5.x or later with ActiveX, JavaScript, cookies, and pop-up windows enabled
• Operating System: Windows 2000 or later
• Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
• Colors: 16 bit
• Internet Connection: broadband (DSL, cable, or better)

AdminStudio 6 Series - Transforms

• Browser: Internet Explorer 5.x or later with ActiveX, JavaScript, cookies, and pop-up windows enabled
• Operating System: Windows 2000 or later
• Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
• Colors: 16 bit
• Internet Connection: broadband (DSL, cable, or better)

Learning Windows Installer (MSI) Technology

• Browser: Internet Explorer 5.x or later with ActiveX, JavaScript, cookies, and pop-up windows enabled
• Operating System: Windows 2000 or later
• Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
• Colors: 16 bit
• Internet Connection: broadband (DSL, cable, or better)
• Sound card