Windows Installer Deployment Overview

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You can use Visual Studio and Microsoft Windows Installer deployment technology to install and configure Windows applications.

The following topics introduce important concepts related to deployment.

In This Section

• Deployment Via Distributable Media
  Explains the process of distributing applications via CD-ROMs or other media.

• Deployment of a Web Setup Project
  Describes methods for deploying files and applications to a Web server.

• Deployment Alternatives
  Describes other methods of deployment.

• Setup and Deployment Projects
  Describes the available types of deployment projects.

• Setup Projects
  Describes creating an installer for an application.

• Cab File Projects
  Describes creating a .Cab file for Web download.

• Merge Module Projects
  Describes creating a merge module for a component.

Related Sections

• Windows Installer Deployment Concepts
  Provides links to topics covering concepts related to deployment.

• Windows Installer Deployment Tasks
  Provides links to topics covering the tasks involved in deployment.

• Application Development in Visual Studio
  Explains the steps involved in developing an application.

• Managing Solutions, Projects, and Files
  Gives information about working with projects and solutions, including deployment projects.