When a developer or engineer creates a software application, it needs to be packaged with all items necessary to install and deploy the application. Software tools are available to help you package your application. Most of these programs will require a fee to use, but some free versions are available from Microsoft.
Makecab.exe
This tool comes pre-installed with Microsoft Visual Basic, and you can access this tool within the MS-DOS command prompt by typing in MAKECAB.EXE FILENAME CABFILE. This creates cabinet (.cab) files by packaging existing files. A cabinet file compresses and stores files within a file library. This tool is most often used after files have been extracted using the EXTRACT.exe command. It allows you to repackage them so that they can be deployed again. Items can only be added one at a time using this tool. The program file for this tool is C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\VB98\Wizards\PDWizard.
MCO MSI Package Builder
This program creates Windows Installer (MSI) package files, which deploys applications manually on local computers or automatically on remote computers using either the EMCO Remote Installer or the Domain Group Policy. The Domain Group Policy allows administrators to install or configure for clients or on certain computers using the Microsoft Windows infrastructure. This tool can also covert. EXE (common Executable File) into Windows Installer files, allowing these applications to be launched on Windows systems. EMCO MSI Package Builder can take apart existing Windows installation packages, allowing you to edit and recreate these files. Other features include a visual editor, which can be used to control and edit files, registry information, individual folders and event logs. The system also creates event logs when information is changed within file systems and registries. There is a fee to use this program.
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