Software Deployment: Adobe Reader 8.0
January 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Purpose:
Deploy software applications to multiple users in a network environment with the knowledge that each software installation package has been configured in a specific way requiring non-existent to very minimal user interaction.
Tools:
1. An .msi editor with the ability to create .mst (transform) files
- Adobe Customization Wizard 8
2. A third party software deployment application
- Specops Deploy is our preferred choice for distributing software applications to targeted groups within our organization.
Instructions:
1. Open Adobe Customization Wizard 8, then browse for the appropriate .msi file
2. Customize the installation settings for the .msi file, then create a Transform (.mst) file
- click on Transform > Generate Transform…
- enter a file name, then click on Save
3. Perform an administrative installation
4. Open Specops, then deploy the software to a target
Video and Images: Coming Soon…
Please have someone with an administrator account perform the following:
Phase 0: Preparation
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Preparation
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1. Download Adobe Customization Wizard 8 (CustWiz.exe) from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/solutions/it
2. Install the software on your local computer
3. Download AdbeRdr80_en_US.exe to “C:\Temp” from http://www.adobe.com/products/reader
4. Install the software on your local computer and observe the installation procedure
5. Run AdbeRdr80_en_US.exe again, but this time stop at “Welcome to Setup for Adobe Reader 8″
6. Click on Start, then Run…
- Type %temp%
7. Copy the folder “Adobe Reader 8.0″ and paste it to “C:\Temp”, then cancel “Adobe Reader 8 – Setup”
Phase I: Creating Transforms and Modifying Windows Installer Packages
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Adobe Customization Wizard
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Installation Options
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+Default viewer for PDF files
Installer will decide which product will be the default
+Run Installation:
Unattended (with no user interaction, only a progress bar)
+If reboot required at the end of installation:
Prompt the user for reboot
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Shortcuts
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+Destination Computer > Desktop
Right-click on “Adobe Reader 8″, then click on remove
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Server Location
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+Additional Server Location Paths
Location: \\computer name\network share name\Adobe Reader\8.0\setup
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EULA and Online Features
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+End User License Agreement (EULA)
Suppress the display of the End User License Agreement (EULA)
+Online Features
- Disable all updates [check the box]
- In Adobe Reader, disable Help > Purchase Adobe Acrobat [check the box]
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Toolbars and Document Status
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+Do not show Beyond Reader at startup
- Disable all updates
- In Adobe Reader, disable Help > Purchase Adobe Acrobat
Phase II: Administrative Installation
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Command Prompt
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Part A:
Method I: User Interaction
1) msiexec /a “AcroRead.msi” TRANSFORMS=”AdobeRead8_v01.mst”
2) Network location: \\computer name\network share name\Adobe Reader\8.0\setup
Method II: Silent Install
msiexec /a “AcroRead.msi” TRANSFORMS=”AdobeRead8_v01.mst”
TARGETDIR=”\\computer name\network share name\Adobe Reader\8.0\setup” /qb
Part B:
Copy the following files over to the “setup” folder:
1) AdobeRead8_v01.mst
2) Data1.cab [contains some necessary files]
Phase III: Deployment
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Specops Deploy
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1. Create a New Package
- “AcroRead.msi” TRANSFORMS=”AdobeRead8_v01.mst”
2. Create a New Target
3. Create a New Deployment
- Select your target
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Comments:
1. Both Adobe Reader 8 and Acrobat 7.0 Professional can co-exist
2. By suppressing the EULA as outlined above, you’re accepting it on behalf of your organization
Related Links:
http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/solutions/it/
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