Prism Pack, Software packaging, Application packaging, packaging, installation, Prism, New Boundary, New Boundary Technologies, UK, United Kingdom

Prism Deploy Packager makes software packaging easy. Replace the software packager in your management suite and watch installation results soar.

Replace complex scripting tools and enjoy how easy software packaging

can be.

Easy Package Creation: Simply click "next" and Prism Deploy Packager builds a Package for you. You don't have to write or edit complicated scripts. including Windows Vista computers

Support Any Installation and Deployment Format

Prism Deploy Packager enhances any environment. Distribute Prism Deploy Packagerages from any management suite, a web page, email, etc. Changes can be saved as executables, MSIs or in Prism's own format. No need to tear down and rebuild your infrastructure - let Prism Deploy Packager make it work better.

SMS Integration

Achieve 100% reliable SMS installations when you replace the SMS Installer with Prism Deploy Packager. Deploying Prism Deploy Packagerages from SMS is easy. Prism Deploy Packagerages can report on their status to the SMS inventory and reporting.

Secure Deployment

Assign a digital signature to a Prism Deploy Packagerage to ensure end users only install software from a trusted source. Prevent unauthorized editing of deployment packages.

Deploy Software and Required Security Settings

Prism Deploy Packager captures and deploys registry and NTFS permission settings that are required for applications. Now every user - regardless of their user-level - can have the appropriate client access levels needed to run the software you deploy, without requiring you to manually change these settings.

Checkpoint Restart

Prism Deploy Packager now starts a deployment from the point it stopped, should a communication loss occur. Checkpoint Restart enhances Prism Deploy Packager's support for mobile and remote PCs.

Unparalleled Reliability

Customer feedback shows Prism Deploy Packager is reliable 99.9% of the time when installing software and updating PCs.

Complete Windows Installer Support

Prism Deploy Packager packages non-MSI software into the MSI format. Included in Prism Deploy Packager are InstallShield Developer and Tuner products. Now, edit, customize and "transform" MSIs for deployment. Prism Deploy Packager pushes MSIs to any computer, anywhere and reports on the status.

Protect Existing Investments

Prism Deploy Packager snaps into any environment. Distribute Prism Deploy Packagerages from any management suite (Microsoft SMS, Tivoli, Novell ZENworks and more), a web page, email, etc. No need to tear down and rebuild your infrastructure - let Prism Deploy Packager make it work better.

Update Your Mixed Environment

Smart Variables and the Prism Paths Editor let you customize a single deployment Package to update heterogeneous PCs.

Complete Control and Automation of Complex Tasks

Get instant access to the hardware, software and network configurations of target computers. Build Installation Rules directly into a Package, or use Prism's own configuration-based scripting language.

Conflict Checker

Prevent "DLL Hell". With Conflict Checker you can evaluate Prism files for conflicts in the files and the registry BEFORE you deploy them.

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Product Features

GRAPHICAL PACKAGE CREATION - NO SCRIPTING REQUIRED
Feature	Benefit
Wizard Interface	Build deployment Packages in just four easy steps. Follow the easy-to-use Expert, by simply clicking "next".
Drag and Drop Editing	The Prism Editor makes it easy to view and edit a Prism Package, using a familiar Windows Explorer-like interface. Drag and drop files in and out. No more wading through pages of software code.
Entire Suites of Applications … a Few Registry Updates	Build a deployment Package representing any software changes you need to deploy.
Package Customization	The friendly Prism interface makes it easy to customize a single Package for a diverse environment.


COMPREHENSIVE WINDOWS INSTALLER SUPPORT
Feature	Benefit
Windows Vista Management	Prism Deploy Packager is designed specifically for Windows Vista and works seamlessly with Vista’s features, making it the perfect packaging solution for Vista and mixed Windows environments.
Full Support for MSI	The Prism Package format offers the most versatility, but if you wish to use the Windows Installer, Prism supports you all the way.
Build Windows Installer Files	Use the friendly Prism interface to build Windows Installer files for custom applications and other software not in that format.
Customize Windows Installer files with Developer and Tuner	Inclusion of InstallShield Developer and Tuner products offer you full editing, customization and "transform" support when you need to deploy Windows Installer files.


FINE CONTROL IN MIXED ENVIRONMENTS
Feature	Benefit
Smart Variables	Smart Variables feature let you turn a hard-coded value in a deployment Package into a variable that resolves itself as you tell it: prompt a user, pull a unique setting from each user's environment or from another variable.
Installation Rules	Safeguard installations by creating your own Installation Rules to control how a deployment Package evaluates the hardware, software and network configuration of an end-user environment before installing. Prism's wizards walk you through the process of creating rules that built right into a Prism Package.
Configuration-based Scripting	Receive total control over installations by using Prism's robust scripting language. Receive instant access to the hardware, software and network configuration of target computers.
Paths Utility	Change every embedded path statement within a Package in one, easy step.
Requirements	Set disk space and operating system requirements that target computers must meet before a Package installs.
Reboot Options	Control how a Package reboots a computer, including letting a user decline a reboot or forcing one.
Prompts	Display custom prompts to users before and after a Package runs, including animation during Package install - or display nothing at all.
Overwrite properties	Define how a deployment Package treats files that are within a Package and also exist on target computers, evaluate based on version, time/date, etc. You can set properties on an entire Package and/or each file within a Package.
Delete options	Define how a deployment Package deletes files that are within a Package and also exist on a target computer.


100% RELIABLE
Feature	Benefit
Robust Package Creation	The mature and award-winning Prism packaging technology is tested and proven. Prism's package-creation process does a thorough job of capturing the changes needed to replicate them onto other systems.
Rollback	The unique Prism rollback feature puts a system back to its pre-deployment state, including tracking -but not deleting- key DLLs and other system files as appropriate.
Conflict Checker	The Prism Conflict Checker prevents errors before they occur by evaluating multiple deployment Packages against one another for conflicts in the system and program files and the registry pre-deployment.
Self-healing	Prism can be set up to check the health of an application at login, startup, or each time an application is launched. When Prism fixes software it only fixes what's broken making the process fast and bandwidth efficient.
You Control the Deployment	Prism Deploy Packager makes no assumption about target environments, instead it puts the control in the administrator's hands for how Prism should behave.


INTERNET - INTRANET DEPLOYMENTS
Feature	Benefit
Http support	Post Prism files at a web address for users not on the corporate network. Prism's web support makes it easy for remote users to install, update and repair their software without additional help from you.
Package Compression and Encryption	Prism Packages are automatically encrypted and compressed 40-70% making them efficient for moving across slower communication links.
Differential repair	When Prism Deploy Packager fixes software, it only reinstalls missing or broken files or components making the process fast and bandwidth efficient.

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Technical Specification Guide

Administrator Console, Package Builder, and Client Requirements

	Console 1 (Software Deployment Console and/or Asset Management Console)	Package Builder 2 (Editor and Conflict Checker)	Client 2, 3
Operating System	Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003	Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003	Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003
Browser	Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher	Internet Explorer 4 or higher	Internet Explorer 4 or higher
Integration component	.Net Framework version 1.1
Network	TCP/IP connection		TCP/IP connection
Processor	Pentium or equivalent	Pentium or equivalent	Pentium or equivalent
RAM	128 MB minimum (256 mb recommended)	32 MB minimum	32 MB minimum
Hard disk space	40 mb (Does not include SQL Server ) Additional space for installing: Deploy – 5 mb Asset Manager – 5 mb	15 mb	6.5 mb

Note: You must be an administrator-equivalent user to install the Console or Package Builder on a Windows NT or higher computer.

These third-party items will be included in the standard installations as noted for the individual components above.

1.devexpress and infragistics dlls are required to support reporting functions

2.capicom.dll is required if the operating system is greater than Windows 95 (to support Package authentication)

This third-party items must be installed separately:

3.Microsoft WMI 1.5 is required if the operating system is Windows 98, ME, or NT (to support hardware inventory scanning).

Microsoft Supplemental Installations

These components will be installable separately if needed. They are downloaded from the New Boundary Technologies Web site.

SQL 2005 Express

MDAC 2.8

.NET Framework 1.1

Server System Requirements

	Server (Channel Manager, Channel Server, and Channel Migration Tool)
Operating System	Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 Server-level operating system recommended
Browser	Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher
Database	Access to one of these tools: SQL 2005 Express OR Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SP3 or higher
Database Component	MDAC 2.6 or higher (2.8 recommended)
Network	TCP/IP connection
Processor	Pentium or equivalent
RAM	128 MB minimum (256 mb recommended)
Hard Disk Space	23 mb (Does not include SQL Server)

Note: You must be an administrator-equivalent user to install the New Boundary Server.

If you are going to use an instance of SQL Server running on a remote machine, you must have rights to create a domain account that can access that machine. You must also have the rights to add a login in SQL Server.

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Prism Deploy Packager Free Trial Download

Download Prism Deploy Packager Software Evaluation

Download the full Prism Deploy product limited to a 30 Day Evaluation Key, see for yourself why so many large and small organisations rely on Prism Deploy Software to control their distribution of Software assets.

The Evaluation Copy can be installed on a live or test environment allowing for full product review to take place.

If you have any difficulties downloading please contact our support department on support department or telephone 024 76 456174

Manuals:

Prism Deploy Packager - Packaging Guide

Prism Deploy Packager Users/Installation Guide

Prism Deploy Packager Pricing Models:

Technology Site Licences Support Contract Pricing On-Line Price Guides and Requests

Technology Site Licences:

Prism Deploy Packager Software can be purchased by PC up to 149 licences after 149 licences a Technology Site Licence must be purchased. A Technology Site is a band of licences and entitles the purchaser to use the software with as many PC's as the Technology Site Licence Band allows at its maximum. Please see below for Technology Site Licence bands:-

150 - 499

500 - 1499

1500 - 4999

5000 - 9999

10000 - 19999

20000+

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Support Contract Pricing:

12 Months full product support and maintenance is included Free of Charge with all licence purchases
additional 12 Months contract = 18%

Support and Maintenance costs are based on the current retail price per licence and are calculated using the above % rates.

Product Support Includes

Telephone Technical Support
E-mail Technical Support
Access to New Boundary On-Line Knowledge Base of Known Problems and Solutions
Full Provision of Product Version Upgrades
Full Provision of all Product Updates
Access to New Boundary Software User Group and Forum.

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On-Line Pricing Guides:

Want an idea of any of the Prism Software Range costs for your organisations IT environment?

NetWorld UK offer you the facility to obtain an immediate On-Line Price Guide based on the Outright Purchase costs, please use the following link:

Prism Suite On-Line Price Guide
Prism Deploy On-Line Price Guide
Prism Asset Manager On-Line Price Guide
Prism Patch Manager On-Line Price Guide
Prism Deploy Packager On-Line Price Guide
Policy Commander On-Line Price Guide
Managed Software as a Service (Saas) - Policy Commander Software Only More Information

If you require a formal quotation or further pricing options please use contact us via e-mail on sales@networlduk.com

A NetWorld UK representative will forward your quotation to the e-mail address you provide.

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Prism Deploy Packager Version History

Please read on for details on Prism Deploy Packager releases. In order to ensure the best results using Prism Deploy Packager, we encourage you to download and install the newest release today.

If you have not yet begun evaluating Prism Deploy Packager, you may download an evaluation copy now by clicking here.

Current Customers: Version 8 requires a version 8 serial number. If you do not have a valid serial number, please contact us to purchase an upgrade today.

Version 8 - Release Date: September, 2007
Feature Modifications:	New Boundary Client supports Windows Vista (32-bit).
	Prism Deploy Package Editor supports Windows Vista (32-bit).
	Broadened support for numerous “Known Folders” on Windows Vista, XP and 2000 (such as Program Files, Quick Launch, User Profile Documents, Pictures, etc.).
	Packages created by an earlier version now display an upgrade prompt when opened in the Editor, allowing administrators to convert them to the new Vista-compatible format or save a copy in the legacy format.
	Package Editor gracefully accommodates User Account Control (UAC) on Vista and avoids excessive UAC prompts.
	New Boundary Client fully supports Fast User Switching on Vista and where applicable on Windows XP systems.
	Improved handling of protected resources (Windows Resource Protection).
Revision Availability:	Available online for immediate download. Requires a version 8 serial number.
Who Should Install:	Any customers who are running Prism Pack 6.0.1 or earlier.
Module(s) Affected:	Editor and Client

Version 6.0.1 - Release Date: January 25, 2005
What's New:	Package Authentication - Administrators can now apply a digital signature to Prism Packages and ensure users only install packages that have come from a trusted source. Administrators can only open signed packages if they are authorized, protecting unauthorized edits. Package authentication ensures secure package installation.
	Checkpoint Restart - Prism Pack version 6 will now continue the deployment of a package from its last previous point if a deployment is interrupted due to a communication loss. Checkpoint restart enhances Prism Deploy Packager's support for remote users.
	Permissions Deployment - Prism Pack version 6 can capture, edit and deploy registry and NTFS file permissions on target computers. This enhances Prism Deploy Packager's reliability, especially when deploying software that requires changes to target users' permissions in order to operate successfully.
Revision Availability:	Available online for immediate download. Requires a version 6 serial number.
Who Should Install:	Any customers who are running Prism Pack 5.1.1 or earlier.
Module(s) Affected:	All (Editor, Client, Services, Conflict Checker)

Version 5.1.1 - Release Date: December 15, 2003
Feature Modifications:	Self-Installing files (SIFs) will only perform a reinstallation of the PrismXL service on the target computer when it is necessary.
Revision Availability:	Available online for immediate download. Requires a version 5 serial number.
Who Should Install:	Any customers who are running Prism Pack 5.1 or earlier.
Module(s) Affected:	All (Editor, Client, Services, Conflict Checker)

Version 5.1 - Release Date: September 16, 2003
What’s New:	Prism Pack is now available in German and French. Customers may now choose English, French, or German versions of the program files, on-line help, and Quick Start Guide. Prism Pack fully supports the new privileges introduced in Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 and Windows Server 2003, enabling software deployments to any user on locked-down computers running these operating systems. Administrators can now make the Prism Pack Client completely invisible to users by hiding the Client’s task-tray icon.
Revision Availability:	Available online for immediate download. Requires a version 5.0 serial number.
Who Should Install:	Any customers who are running Prism Pack 5.0 or earlier.
Module(s) Affected:	All (Editor, Client, Services, Conflict Checker)
Feature Modifications:	Prism Pack's rule expert now provides an "<Env Var>" type that lets administrators more easily create a rule for cusotm information on users' computers. The Prism rule expert now supports special non-English characters, such as umlauts

Version 5.0 -Release Date: March 21, 2003
What’s New:	Microsoft SMS Integration Administrators can now build PDFs and MIFs for seamless integration with Microsoft SMS. The PDF option makes it simple to deploy a Prism Package from SMS; the MIF option ensures reporting to the SMS status and inventory reports.
	Full Windows Installer Support Prism Pack 5.0 includes copies of InstallShield Developer and Tuner products. Windows Installer files (including Prism-built MSIs) can now be edited and customized for deployment.
	Installation Rules New installation rules safeguard installations by providing an added layer of security. Build installation rules based on the hardware, software and network configuration of computers to ensure software only goes to the computers it should.
	Configuration-based Scripting New configuration-based scripting options enable the automation of complex distribution tasks by providing direct and instant access to the hardware, software and network ocnfiguration of target computers.
Fixes:	Prism no longer uses the TEMP folder to store baseline Pictures.
	Several issues in the Editor when dragging and dropping text files between Packages and when performing "save as" operation on a Package have been fixed.
Revision Availability:	Available online for immediate download. Requires a version 5.0 serial number.
Who Should Install:	Any customers who are running Prism Pack 4.11 or earlier.
Module(s) Affected:	All (Editor, Client, Services, Conflict Checker)

Version 4.11 - Release Date: September 19, 2002
What’s New:	Fixes an issue where REG_EXPAND_SZ registry data types within Packages become corrupted when converted to MSI.
Revision Availability:	Download the latest release of Prism Pack.
Who Should Install:	Any customers who are running Prism Pack 4.02 or earlier. Customers or evaluators who are running Prism Pack 4.1 and building MSI files from Packages.
Module(s) Affected:	Editor only for customers running Prism Pack 4.1 All (Editor, Client, Services, Conflict Checker) for customers running Prism Pack 4.02 or earlier.

Version 4.1 - Release Date: August 28, 2002
What’s New:	Occasionally the "MSN Passport" login panel would appear on Windows 2000 and ME systems when taking a picture or finding changes. This has now been fixed.
	You can now add files larger than 1 GB to Packages.
Revision Availability:	Download the latest release of Prism Pack.
Who Should Install:	All customers and evaluators.
Module(s) Affected:	All (Editor, Client, Services, Conflict Checker)

Version 4.02 - Release Date :February 22, 2002
What’s New:	Windows XP Support Additional items have been added to the Ignore Folders, Ignore Files and Ignore Registry sections of Prism Pack's rules.ini file to prevent capturing unnecessary information in packages built on the Windows XP platform.
	Command Fix In version 4.0 certain command tasks were not handled properly. When a command task pointed to a UNC path and the command required the use of a switch when the command executed, Prism Pack would incorrectly parse the command. For example, version 4.0 would interpret "\\computer\folder\program.exe /q" as "\\computer\folder\program.exe \q". This has been fixed.
	Prism XL Service Fix In version 4.0, the Prism XL service would incorrectly stop when a logoff occurred. Occasionally the timing was such that the client would make sure that the service was running during the time between the logoff and the service receiving notification of the logoff. The client would then get a message that "The Prism XL Service is not installed/started" when it would try and gain access to a restricted resource. Prism now correctly leaves the Prism XL service running after a logoff.
Revision Availability:	Download the latest release of Prism Pack.
Who Should Install:	All customers and evaluators.
Module(s) Affected:	All (Editor, Client, Services, Conflict Checker)