Office Deployment – Notes from the Field Richard Smith Solution Architect – Services Client Solutions Microsoft Corporation OSP340

Part of the master image Layered on to the master image

Setup.exe Binds.MSI Files Together Direct access to.msi files is not supported Multi-Product Support Multi-Language Support Built in Customization Tools Setup.exe /admin

Office 2010 Installation – Manual Installation

Office Customization Tool Config.xml Specify the path of the network installation point. Select the products to install. Customize Setup options, including logging and the location of the Setup customization file and software updates. Specify installation options, such as user and company name. Copy the LIS to the user's computer without installing Office. Add or remove languages from the installation. Sections covered by OCT (extracts): Setup Installation location and name Additional network sources Licensing and UI Features User settings Feature insallation state Additional Content Add files Remove files Outlook Outlook profile

Office 2010 Installation - Basic Automation Techniques

 Launched using Setup.exe  Graphical user interface  Used for configuring settings and options across multiple Office products  Results in an.msp configuration file .msp files can simply be dropped to the Updates folder to apply common settings  Create separate.msp files for certain users or groups  Ability to add or remove additional keys and registry values  Configures shortcuts  Cannot be used to  Add additional languages  Chain the Office installation  Pre-stage LIS * 64-Bit installations need the approparite OCT from the installation source

Config.xml Setup Customization File (.msp) Specify the path to the network installation pointXX Select which product or language to installXX Specify additional network distribution sourcesXX Change the installation state of Office product featuresX Change where Setup looks for the setup customization file and software updates X Copy the local installation source to the user's computer without installing Office X Chain Office installationsXX Make last-minute or one-off customizationsX

Office 2010 Installation – Using.MSP and Config.xml files

Deployment Mechanism Apps (inc. Office) Branding Security Standards Approved Image Design Image Requirements Group Policy Design

Office 2010 Installation – Adding the LIS to an Image

 LIS is a mandatory requirement for the Office setup.  LIS contains all Office products.  LIS is stored in a secured directory on the local hard drive (MSOCACHE).  LIS can be pre-staged.  LIS avoids “Insert-Disk dialogs” when additional features will be enabled.

LIS cached in Image

Office 2010 Installation – Installing from the LIS

Office 2010 Installation - Installing Office ProPlus Sub

Find Me Later At…Ask the Experts (tonight – Hall 7) OSP303: Supporting Microsoft Office in an Enterprise Environment OSP224: Microsoft Office 365 Management and Deployment OSP305: Modern Compatibility Process to Accelerate Office Deployment

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