EMCO MSI Package Builder vs. KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SDA)

For large, complex software deployments that have a number of install scenarios and executables that interact with one another, EMCO MSI Builder is well-suited. It is able to track software installs, registry changes, file additions, and deletions, modifying shortcuts and anything else that would be needed to prepare big deployment projects for large organizations.

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It is most effective in Windows PC environments and doing mass Windows deployments across a wired LAN. It would not be suitable for small office/school environments or for environments with limited PC usage.

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• Capture Customizations to settings/registry.
• Track File movement and additions during install for specific uses.
• Capture file and system level changes for inclusion in deployment.

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• Windows PC deployments.
• Windows PC re-imaging.

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• Work on clearly defining functions on reboot.

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• USMT had issues with successfully capturing user states.
• MAC support, stopped supporting newer versions of MAC OS. No APFS support.

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Support has always been quick to respond with additional information and clarification

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The majority of the support reps I talk to on the phone are quick to respond and very helpful. They will take their time helping you with any case for the SDA and have any issues with it. They will help you build new boot environments or deployments if you get stuck or have a problem.

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Provides advanced functionality for the enterprise level software deployment analyst over and above the basic tools that Microsoft included with the original APP-v sequencing tool, allowing the analyst greater control over what is captured and how it is captured. This makes the impact of needing to change the deployment package easier to maintain and update

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• It allows faster turnaround time for complex deployment projects.
• Easy to update existing deployment packages with changes.
• We must maintain the pristine virtual machine for usage.

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• Primarily saves us time for maintaining our computer labs.

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