Wise Package Studio

New Features in Wise Package Studio 7

• Get a jumpstart on Microsoft Windows Vista™.
- Check for the presence of Windows Vista on target machines
- Compatibility with Internet Explorer 7.0
- Minimize reboots using the Restart Manager Infrastructure in Vista
- Access control for digital signature support
- Validation for Vista logo standards
- Set logging options for the installation
• 64-bit Support
If you develop 64-bit applications, then you'll need support for 64-bit installations.
- Manage the 64-bit portion of the registry and file system
- Author a single .WSI project file that can create separate .MSIs for both the 32-bit and the 64-bit versions of an application
- Use the Release Settings page to specify which components to not install in the 32-bit or 64-bit version of the installation
• Software virtualization support.
Not only do virtual applications eliminate the possibility of conflicts with other applications and the base operating system, you can also instantly activate or deactivate them. Wise Package Studio 7 supports creating, editing, and managing packages for virtual applications. These packages enable applications to run in a virtual environment when used with Altiris Software Virtualization Solution.
• Support for multiple package formats.
In addition to supporting the Windows Installer .MSI format and WiseScript, Wise Package Studio 7 offers you more choices in packaging formats. This means more options for creating packages that support various platforms while using one packaging tool.
• Quality Assurance Enhancements
Wise Package Studio’s functionality for assuring quality software packages utilizes virtualization technology and supports testing of Linux packages.
• WiseScript enhancements
Our popular WiseScript tool, which administrators use to create utilities, has been enhanced.
Full list of New Features (PDF)

Key Features & Benefits

Packaging and Virtualisation

Take advantage of the benefits of application virtualisation by using Wise Package Studio 7 to create packages that configure virtual applications. You can also edit virtual packages using the Virtual Package Editor and manage them using Software Manager.

Take the Suspense Out of Patching

Even "good," tested patches can pose serious, hidden risks. Ensure your patches and applications are properly packaged, tested and prepared for deployment with Wise Package Studio

Quality Applications from Start to Finish

Your organisation relies on hundreds of applications essential for business to function. But are those applications truly prepared for introduction into your environment? Wise Package Studio, the starting point for software management, helps you successfully deploy reliable applications, migrate to .MSI and much more. Using a structured process called enterprise software packaging, Wise Package Studio guides you through application preparation in logical steps supported by exclusive technology.

Enterprise Management Server Manage projects, collaborate across teams and locations, and share project reports over the Web.

Package Analyse installation requirements, repackage or convert to .MSI and customise the application to meet organisational standards.

Conflict Management Manage application conflicts by identifying and resolving conflicts before they cause problems.

Quality Assurance Create a test plan, test in the production environment and validate applications.

Release Management Move finished packages to your distribution system using automated tools.

Wise Software Repository Share information and related resources with a centralised database that stores information about all applications, the standard operating environment (SOE) and related components.

Editions

Wise Package Studio - Professional Edition

Wise Package Studio Professional Edition is an advanced packaging solution providing core functionality for creating and customizing applications and patches and managing and eliminating application and patch conflicts. Professional Edition provides the starting point for adding extended functionality through the Quality Assurance module and Enterprise Management Server.

Wise Package Studio - Quality Assurance

Wise Package Studio Quality Assurance provides everything you need to ensure your applications and patches deploy error-free. Quality Assurance provides a structured plan that tests packages in a real-world environment. Effective testing is essential for reducing the risk and impact of introducing new applications and patches into production.

Wise Package Studio - Enterprise Management Server

Wise Package Studio Enterprise Management Server provides a suite of sophisticated project management and collaboration capabilities that allow you to share and manage resources. Whether you manage a single packaging team or numerous teams across the globe, you can now effectively work together and streamline the packaging process.

Wise Package Studio - Standard Edition

Wise Package Studio Standard Edition is a stand-alone packaging tool designed for individuals who prefer an ad hoc approach to packaging. It provides basic packaging and validation functionality, helping organizations quickly and reliably package and migrate applications to the .MSI standard.