The purpose of this document is to provide a detailed explanation of how to prepare and execute the installation of the Forefront Identity Manager 2010 Add-ins and Extensions through Group Policy.
We will cover the steps to prepare the Forefront Identity Manager 2010 Add-ins and Extensions package for deployment. It is a good idea to execute the steps in order, as it will allow things to flow more smoothly in your deployment process.
A transform is a collection of changes applied to an installation. By applying a transform to a base installation package, the installer can add or replace data in the installation database. The installer can only apply transforms during an installation. You might want to add some custom information to the installation to help configure things as the product is installed.
*NOTE* You will need to build a MST for each x64 and x32 if you have a mixed x64/x32 bit environment.
*NOTE* If you need to deploy to another language, you will need to build a MST file for each of the language packs.
i. At this point, you can work with Public Properties that you need to customize for your environment. In this sample, I will be updating the following: (RMS_LOCATION, PORTAL_LOCATION, PORTAL_PREFIX, MONITORED_EMAIL, SITELOCK_DOMAIN, IE7TRUSTEDSITES, BEST_EFFORT_INSTALL) *NOTE: For more information on the properties mentioned above, refer to the following links: -- Unattended installation of FIM 2010 -- Unattended installation of FIM 2010 R2 Self-Service Password Reset
ii. What to do when you do not see the property.
iii. What to do when you see the property.
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EVENTS and RESOLUTIONS ========================================
Log Name: Application Source: Software Installation Date: 3/9/2010 3:20:34 PM Event ID: 110 Task Category: None Level: Error Keywords: Classic User: N/A Computer: USARS.speedskaters.nttest.microsoft.com
Description: Software Installation was unable to generate the script for \\usars\AandE\x64\Add-ins and extensions.msi. The following error was encountered: Another installation is already in progress. Complete that installation before proceeding with this install.
RESOLUTION
This means that you have not executed a GPUPDATE yet to fully configure the installation, or you have clicked the Ok button again before the properties window closes.