A strategic installation solution that makes it easy for your customers to deploy and manage your applications when, where and how they are needed while providing a modern installation experience.

• Enables hybrid cloud deployments with Microsoft SQL Azure^™ database scripting capabilities
• Supports pre-release versions of Microsoft^® Windows^® 8, Windows Server^® 2012 and Visual Studio^™ 11
• Creates a better end-user experience—entirely new end-user interface with redesigned built-in wizard pages and a new wizard page editor
• Ensures users always have your latest application with automatic check and download of updates and patches at run-time
• Keeps you connected to customers with an automated update and patch solution that provides deep insight into the install base *
• Enables Enterprise transformation with support for Microsoft^® System Center 2012 Configuration Manager and PowerShell^™

Bronze maintenance is no longer available for new purchases, customers now have a choice of Silver or Gold plans. Bronze Maintenance renewals are still available for existing users.

Offer available to end of life versions so it’s a perfect time to update old software.

Offer expires 9th May 2012, only applies to Maintenance bundles.

Course Overview:

AdminStudio
Learn how to use AdminStudio to repackage traditional setups into Windows Installer packages and customise those packages to meet specific needs.
Course Dates: 14th – 18th May 2012

Wise Migration to AdminStudio
Understand the differences between Wise Package Studio and AdminStudio by going through every step in the packaging process.
Course Dates: 4th – 8th June 2012

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AdminStudio Standard Edition provides a cost-effective way for virtual application and MSI software package creators to migrate applications to Windows Installer (MSI). It gives you control over MSI packaging, customization, and distribution activities, helping you rapidly and reliably package and deploy applications.

• Standardize applications on the Windows Installer MSI format
• Customize applications with a variety of methods
• Seamlessly handoff MSI software packages to deployment solutions such as Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager, Novell® ZENworks®, LANDesk® Management Suite, BMC® Configuration Management, Citrix, and Tivoli®
• Create virtual applications for conflict-free deployment (requires AdminStudio Virtualization Pack)
• Edit App-V packages directly (requires AdminStudio Virtualization Pack)

Download Product Datasheet – AS11

What’s new in AdminStudio 11?

Facilitating Migration to Microsoft’s Configuration Manager 2012

• Tight integration of AdminStudio 11 with Microsoft’s Configuration Manager 2012 accelerates user-centric application management. This integration reduces effort and costs of migration by automating the key steps in the application readiness process.
  • AdminStudio 11 provides enhanced import functionality to help speed your migration to Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2012, easing your transition from its previous package-based model to its new application-based model.  Bulk import eliminates the laborious and error-prone task of importing applications manually one at a time.
  • Accurate identification of metadata is crucial for populating Microsoft’s new application model.  AdminStudio 11 gathers application deployment metadata by mining package elements like dependencies.  In addition to metadata, AdminStudio also identifies product level data such as product icon, manufacturer, scripts, etc.
  • AdminStudio offers the option to automatically identify the best candidates for migration to Configuration Manager 2012, eliminating surprises or errors during migration.
  • AdminStudio now has the ability to publish applications to Microsoft’s Configuration Manager 2007 as deployment types; as Configuration Manager 2012 applications; or to bring information over from either versions 2007 or 2012 into the new application model.  This provides the customer with the flexibility to maintain their deployment types or to migrate to the new model at the most suitable pace.

Microsoft Server App-V Application Suitability Testing

• AdminStudio 11 performs automatic suitability testing of packages for Microsoft Server App-V. By identifying conversion issues in advance, AdminStudio 11 helps avoid compatibility problems and enables IT to quickly scope the conversion effort. It also speeds the conversion by allowing IT to focus first on those applications that lend themselves readily to the App-V environment.

Software Tagging Support

• AdminStudio 11 now includes ISO 19770-2 tagging as a standard capability, which enables a more efficient software asset management and license optimization process. The ISO tag file contains accurate descriptive information on the application (publisher, name, version, etc.) and simplifies the software asset management task by enabling the collection and analysis of the tags to provide an accurate picture of application inventory.

InstallShield Suiting / Wrapping

• Included with AdminStudio 11 Enterprise Edition, InstallShield 2012 Premier edition streamlines the bundling of applications into suites. It handles application dependencies, post-install updates and other issues to minimize the risk of rolling out incomplete packages or packages with out-of-date applications.

Platform (API)

• AdminStudio 11 includes an API that enables users to sequence and orchestrate individual AdminStudio automated tasks to perform higher-level processes such as such as Importing packages, checking for virtualization readiness, converting to virtualized packages, testing packages and distributing to Microsoft’s Configuration Manager . You can use.NET, PowerShell, scripting languages such as VB Script and other industry standards to communicate with AdminStudio, so users can choose the method that best suits your organization’s skill set.

Changes to Pricing and Packaging

AdminStudio purchases will now include the first year of maintenance, customer can select which level of support is required – Bronze, Silver or Gold. In year 2 the renewal is at the customer’s discretion.

Are you ready for Windows 7 software deployment? OS migrations and routine software deployments are among the riskiest functions of IT. Deploying a poorly prepared or tested software package can crash mission-critical applications, slow productivity, and send help desk costs soaring.

AdminStudio automates application preparation so that MSI packagers can prepare reliable MSI packages that deploy successfully with today’s most popular software deployment tools. AdminStudio’s software packaging tools include a catalog that forms a central repository for storing applications, enabling testing to eliminate application conflicts. A management reporting dashboard provides a continuous view of readiness to streamline migration planning.

Accelerate Application Migration Projects

• Integrated software packaging tools test, fix and package MSI and virtual package for error free deployments
• Cut MSI packaging time by up to 70%
• Deploy software to desktops with 99% success or better
• Quickly prepare for Windows 7 software deployment

Centrally Manage and Report on Virtual and Traditional Application Portfolio

• Application centric management enables side-by-side MSI and virtual package management
• Access all software binary files and metadata for virtual and MSI packages from a single database
• Always know exactly what is in the environment
• Customizable reports and dashboards include high-level statistics, a list of modified packages and recent catalog management activity

Tight Integration with Leading Software Deployment Tools

• Supports the leading software deployment tools – including Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager, Novell® ZENworks, LANDesk® Management Suite, BMC® Configuration Management (Marimba), Citrix XenApp, and IBM® Tivoli®
• Integrated with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager for direct importing and exporting of packages – leverages your current investment and further streamlines Application Readiness processes

Advanced Package Editing and Authoring Capabilities

• Powered by the latest version of the world’s leading MSI authoring and editing tool, InstallShield 2011, for advanced MSI package customization and authoring
• Create and edit MSI installations, virtual profiles, patches and transforms

AdminStudio is part of the AdminStudio Suite which powers an enterprise’s Application Readiness process for Windows 7 readiness, migrations to Windows 7, application virtualization and day-to-day application packaging operations.

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Register for the “What’s new in AdminStudio 11″ Webinar

InstallShield is a strategic installation development solution designed for traditional and agile development teams and their Windows and Virtualized installation requirements. InstallShield provides automated tools to productize, package and install software with minimal scripting, coding and rework.

More developers trust InstallShield to give their software a flawless, localized installation experience, keeping their users happy and support cost down.

InstallShield 2012 Spring—Microsoft’s installation solution of choice

Includes the following new capabilities:

Support for New Microsoft Technologies
Hybrid Cloud Deployments
The cloud is transforming how application data is accessed and stored, and to meet customer demand, Software Producers must support their products both on-premises and in hybrid cloud environments.
InstallShield 2012 Spring includes new SQL Azure database scripting capabilities enabling Software Producers to support hybrid cloud SQL deployments.

Pre-Release Support for Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 and Visual Studio 11
Microsoft’s release of a new Windows Operating System and Visual Studio are major events in 2012 – and InstallShield 2012 Spring offers support for pre-release versions of these. InstallShield now allows
specification that the installation requires Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012, plus it lets you build feature and component conditions for these operating systems. Being the first to support these new technologies demonstrates your commitment to supporting the latest technology.

Better End-User Experience
Advanced Wizard Page Editor and Redesigned Wizard Pages
A new generation of “app-store savvy” users means the bar has been raised for installation run- time. Current MSI dialogs are very limited and prevent Software Producers from being able to deliver a modern experience. InstallShield 2012 Spring includes an entirely new end-user interface with redesigned built-in wizard pages and a new wizard page editor to create a better run-time experience.

Automatic Checking for Installer Updates and Patches
Update and patch deployment is a key element of modern software applications. Software Producers must continually update their applications to keep up with customer demand. InstallShield 2012 Spring checks for the latest updates and patches at installer run-time. If an update is found, it will automatically be downloaded and run in place of the old installer ensuring that users always have the latest version of the application installed.

Suite Installation Enhancements
The need to bundle multiple products and packages together and deliver a unified installation experience continues to rise, resulting in widespread adoption of the InstallShield 2012 Premier Suite/ Advanced UI project type. We’ve incorporated customer requests into the new Suite capabilities available in InstallShield 2012 Spring, including the ability to import and reference PRQ files as Suite packages, dynamic links for Suite packages, advanced reporting and logging on Suite packages as well as a new UI for custom conditions.

Enable Enterprise Transformation
Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Support
Many Enterprises are migrating to Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager and need accurate deployment metadata to populate its new App model. InstallShield 2012 Spring enables Software Producers to provide this metadata to their Enterprise customers, reducing the Enterprises’ burden in managing their application.

PowerShell Support
PowerShellTM has become the standard for scripting in the Enterprise. InstallShield 2012 Spring includes support for custom actions that run PowerShell scripts. This helps Software Producers streamline installation scripting requirements and support best practices of their Enterprise customers.
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Download a free trial of InstallShield 2012 Spring Edition

Download the InstallShield 2012 Spring Edition data sheet

With the release of InstallShield 2012, we have a fantastic upgrade promotion.

Save 20% off license only or license and maintenance bundle upgrades!

Plus save 40% off an Upgrade to InstallShield Premier!

This includes upgrades from ANY End of Life version!

You can also save on InstallShield edition tier upgrades

There is a purchase limit of 5 upgrades

Contact us now for pricing

After September 30th, 2011, full version pricing will apply for customers who wish to upgrade and do not have a current maintenance contract.

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Whats new in InstallShield 2012?

Suite Installations:
Multiple products can be easily bundled together into a single, unified suite installation eliminating the need to develop a complex custom launcher or bootstrapper application.

Installation Streaming:
End users will experience an “app store-like” feel by downloading just a small file to quickly start the suite installation.

Installation Collaboration:
The Installation Collaboration feature has been significantly enhanced to better support distributed installation development allowing product developers to create and manage their portion of the installation
The InstallShield Premier edition includes 5 licenses to the new Developer Installation Manifest editor.

New End-User Interface:
An entirely new end-user interface and redesigned, modern built-in wizard pages give full control over installation customization.

64-Bit Enhancements:
64-Bit and 32-Bit Windows Installer packages can be combined into a single installation eliminating the need to deliver two separate installations or creating a custom launcher.

Application Tagging:
ISO 19770-2 software identification tag creation incorporated as part of the installation development process.