Application Packaging

The Value in Application Packaging

When you create an application package, you build an executable file that contains all of information that the Windows Installer needs to install or uninstall an application.  Information may include the applications files, shortcuts, registry keys, security enhancements etc.  Packaging has many benefits:

Reduced costs: Once packaged, applications can be quickly installed on a range of desktops in multiple locations, saving administrative costs, simplifying the management of licensing fees and minimizing support and repair expenditures

Improved end-user experience: Simplifies management of new user set-up along with the revision and distribution of software repairs and new applications to existing users. Application recovery can also be improved

Greater desktop control and security: Helps eliminate uncontrolled software downloads and installation, enables applications to be safely removed and reduces non-business traffic on a corporate network

Faster implementation: Using the .MSI format, companies can automate software distribution process and ensure that the installation doesn’t break other applications that have already been installed

Increased stability and reliability of applications: Each installation package contains all the information necessary to install and uninstall an application and run the setup user interface

The Carina Difference

The process of packaging applications can be complex and time-consuming, making it a costly endeavor for most IT departments to do internally.

Carina offers the most comprehensive application packaging solutions in the market today.  We can provide a custom application packaging solution to meet the needs of your business through with our project management and expert team of packagers and architects from around the globe.  Our service includes:

  • Gathering information on every application, including source files, installation procedures, configuration specifics, test scripts, and technical dependencies, such as license keys and registration information.
  • Analyzing your application with the existing desktop software configuration.
  • Creating an MSI-format package for each application.
  • Creating custom actions to tailor the package to your environment.

We offer but are not limited to the following services

  • Fast turnaround, we specialize in application packaging and have experience.
  • Price per package makes it easier to budget.
  • No term contract – you only pay for work performed and not for idle time.
  • Development of packaging standards and processes including Discovery, Quality Assurance and User Acceptance Testing.