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Revision as of 20:03, 7 March 2006
WPKG
WPKG is an automated software deployment, upgrade and removal program for Windows.
It can be used to push/pull software packages, such as Service Packs, hotfixes, or program installations from a central server (for example, Samba or Active Directory) to a number of workstations.
It can run as a service to install software in the background, without user interaction.
It can install MSI, InstallShield, PackagefortheWeb etc. packages, and all other packages using repackaging or some batch scripting.
WPKG overview
WPKG can add great value to your Samba or Active Directory setup, as it allows to perform software installation, updates, removal etc. on your workstations.
It is also possible to execute custom scripts on your workstations, like synchronizing time, setting printers, changing permissions or adding registry entries (basically, some of the things you would do with Active Directory and Group Policy / GPO).
This is a list that summarizes what WPKG can do for you:
- deploy software in any format - MSI, EXE, etc.
- deploy software to different groups of computers or single workstations
- easily install, upgrade or remove software
- a "pull" psexec equivalent
- run custom scripts to set printers, synchronize time, manipulate permissions, add registry entries, change Windows settings etc.
- work in a domain, in a workgroup, or even over internet or VPN (no domain controller needed)
- work with Linux (Samba), Windows servers, or any other systems supporting Windows Network Neighbourhood
- work with Windows 9x, Me, 2000, XP Pro/Home and 2003 clients
- extremely small footprint on the client: no additional service is started
- extremely small footprint on the server: no additional service/daemon is started
- keep inventory of software installed on your Windows workstations
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