Project Deployment

[KPLG]

Hello,

This is my first simple VB application that I now want to put it out to the end users. I created the exe file. Is it enough if I just put the exe on the server where everyone can access it or do I still have to use the P&D wizard to deliver the application to the end users.

How about if I am using ADO controls? How do I distribute the ocx files to the end users.

Could any one please guide me through the right steps.

Thanks
KPLG

[RhinoBull]

In case you missed ti there is an Application Deployment forum.

Anyway, I'd recommend that you build your distribution package regardless.
There are few types of "server deployment":

- LAN shared folder
- CITRIX server
- Iternet/Itranet
- etc...

Distributing your executable on LAN still requires all runtime files to be installed on every workstation.
CITRIX type of deployment is much simpler - full install is one required directly on the server and NONE on the client machine.

How many users do you have?

[KPLG]

WOW! Impressed with your quick reponse I get.

There might be 50 users atleast. I guess the task is not that simple as I thought. I might have to read more on this to figure out what I should do next.

KPLG

[Al42]

- CITRIX server

Now there's something that has to be loads of fun for someone who's majorly masochistic (he says as someone forced to use Citrix).

[RobDog888]

Well if you already have a Citrix server running then its quite easy. Just setup a Published Application and the users will have access to it when they log on.

Hmm, maybe this should be moved.

[KPLG]

I am really getting nervous here as to what other problems I will have to face.
My expertise is MS Access and was given a new assignment which I thought will try doing it in VB.

I don't think we have CITRIX server. What are my other options now?

If not for these forums and people like you, I am so helpless in my job.

KPLG

[RobDog888]

Is this project specific to your company? Is it safe for you to publish it on the internet for downloading by your employees (will mean faster downloading)? If not then the LAN shared folder containing the installation package will be your best bet.

[Al42]

We just give a CD to IT and tell them to make sure it's "on the following computers:" by "this date". That's what they get the big bucks for - staying all night.

[RobDog888]

So all they do is probably place it on a LAN Shared Folder and either go around to each system and install it r log on remotely to each and install.

[KPLG]

Thanks All!

The project is specific to our company so I will work on having the installation package both on LAN shared folder and on CD for the remote offices.

But what happens when I make some changes to the application going forward. Do I have to again go through this whole process on each and every client. Hope NOT!

I can't appreciate enough for all your feed back. I would have given up by now if not for these forums.

KPLG

[RobDog888]

Yes, unless you write your app to auto update itself. Wokawidget has a Live Update code bank thread that would be helpful for your situation.

[RhinoBull]

Now there's something that has to be loads of fun for someone who's majorly masochistic (he says as someone forced to use Citrix).

If that was addressed to me then I wish you wouldn't have said it...

[RhinoBull]

We just give a CD to IT and tell them to make sure it's "on the following computers:" by "this date". That's what they get the big bucks for - staying all night.

Are you an IT personal ??? I just feel sorry for those guys that have to work days and nights doing basically your job.

[randem]

KPLG,

You might also want to read Installation Problems in my signature for more assistance. Then go to the Application Deployment section and read the FAQ's.