Distribution of msi package via SCCM

Summary

This guide is for creating a rule to distribute .msi package via SCCM and then convert it to the desired .mst format.

Designed for products

ALVAO Outlook Addin
Asset Management Agent

Starting Conditions

- Microsoft Software Center Configuration Manager
- to transform .msi package to .mst you need to have Orca software installed

Progress

Connect to the server on which you have SCCM installed.
Start Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
Software Library - Application Management - Applications - Create Application.
Use the Browse button to select the installation file (*.msi) you want to specify for deployment and continue with the wizard.
On the General Information tab, in the Installation program field, enter the following string:
- For AO: msiexec /i "AlvaoOutlookAddIn.msi" /qn TRANSFORMS="AlvaoOutlookAddIn.mst"
- For AM Agent: msiexec /i "AlvaoAssetAgent.msi" /qn TRANSFORMS="AlvaoAssetAgent.mst"
Set Install behavior to Install for user.

Deploy applications

Right click on the created application - Deploy.
Select the collection to which you want to apply the deploy.
On the Content tab, select Distribution point.
Set the Deployment Settings - Purpose tab to Required.
On the User Experience tab, select Software Installation.

How to transform .msi package to .mst package for Asset Management Agent, Outlook Addin

If you are distributing Asset Management Agent or ALVAO Outlook Addin on a client device, you need to modify the installation msi packages using Orca software and create a *.mst package. If you do not modify the installation files, the AM Agent and Outlook Addin will not work properly. If necessary, each user must then set up the applications manually.

Select the installation package to which you want to create the transformation.
From the local menu, use the Edit with Orca command.
Use the Transform - New Transform command from the main menu.
Select Property in the table view on the left side.
Use the Add Row local menu command in the property overview, or use the Ctrl+R keyboard shortcut.
- For AO see ALVAO for Outlook - Installation.
- For AM Agent - specify WSURL as the property name (Property) and set the property value (Value) to the current AssetWebService address. (for example, https://server/assetwebservice/assetwebservice.asmx).
  Then insert another line (Ctrl+R) and insert the name of the property (Property) AUTHCODE and add the value of the property (Value) with the appropriate code.
  
  Caution:
  Caution: it is required that the property name be capitalized.
Use the command from the main menu Transform - Generate Transform.
A dialog will appear to save the file.
Select the directory where the source installation package is located.
Switch the file filter to All files (*.*).
Select the installation package.
Switch the filter back to Windows installer transform (*.mst).
Press the Save button.
Close the Orca editor window.

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