Wise Packaging Training: AppDeploy Video Catalog, Learning Workflow, and MSI Practice Commands

Originally published on 2014-09-12; fully revised and updated.

This page curates the training resources from the original post for engineers working with Wise Package Studio, Windows Installer (MSI/MST), and legacy desktop deployment methods. You will find a structured catalog of the referenced AppDeploy sessions, a suggested packaging workflow, and example commands you can use in a lab.

Core resources referenced in the original post

The original article primarily linked to AppDeploy training content and a webinar. Start here:

• AppDeploy Training Videos index
• AppDeploy webinar page
• Original DevOpsSchool post

Windows Installer and Wise packaging sessions

Desktop deployment sessions included in the archive

Suggested packaging workflow based on the training topics

A practical way to consume this material is to follow a packaging lifecycle from environment preparation to rollout and troubleshooting.

flowchart TD
    A[Create clean packaging environment] --> B[Capture baseline state]
    B --> C[Install and configure target application]
    C --> D[Build MSI and optional MST]
    D --> E[Test silent install and uninstall]
    E --> F{Deployment issues found}
    F -- yes --> G[Review logs and custom actions]
    G --> D
    F -- no --> H[Pilot deployment]
    H --> I[Production rollout]

Example lab commands for MSI packaging and troubleshooting

The original content references command-line deployment and log analysis. These are common examples you can adapt for a test lab.

msiexec /i "C:\\Packages\\App\\App.msi" /qn /L*v "C:\\Logs\\App-install.log"Code language: JavaScript (javascript)

msiexec /i "C:\\Packages\\App\\App.msi" TRANSFORMS="C:\\Packages\\App\\Custom.mst" /qb! /L*v "C:\\Logs\\App-transform.log"Code language: PHP (php)

msiexec /x "{PRODUCT-CODE-GUID}" /qn /L*v "C:\\Logs\\App-uninstall.log"Code language: JavaScript (javascript)

imagex /capture C: D:\\Images\\reference.wim "Reference Build"
imagex /apply D:\\Images\\reference.wim 1 C:Code language: JavaScript (javascript)

Tool comparison across the referenced sessions

Best practices for using these legacy training resources

• Use these sessions for packaging fundamentals (MSI structure, transforms, logging), then map the concepts to current enterprise tooling.
• Run all exercises in isolated lab VMs; several sessions target older operating systems and deployment stacks.
• Prioritize repeatable practices: clean capture environment, silent install testing, and log-driven troubleshooting.
• Document package decisions (repackage vs vendor automation) as part of your release governance process.

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