Barebone Installation System
Do you need to install some files? Use BIS, because:
- No need to create an install-script: just specify a
fromandtodirectory. - An uninstaller will automatically be generated
- COM DLL's will automatically be registered
- An uninstaller for registry files (.reg) is automatically generated!
Why use BIS
BIS is a near zero-config installer, for use on the Windows Server platform. It's ideally suited for use in situations where you frequently need to create installers. BIS saves time, because it gives you a thoroughly tested installer. Based on what actually gets installed, BIS generates an uninstaller. This ensures that after a rollback, the system is left the same way as it was before the installation.
When you need to update a SQL server database, or when an operator needs to interact with the installer (by supplying an install directory for example), BIS might be less adequate choice.
A typicall situation for BIS is the installation of some ASP files, maybe a couple ActiveX DLL's. Other file-types are not a problem either. Installation of NT services are also possible. Adding registry entries is done by regedit's merge file format. BIS makes a perfect duo, when combined with an WinRar of WinZIP SFX container for the transport of files.
Downloads
BIS reached beta status now. That means no more features are expected to be added. We focus on fixing bugs now. If you encounter a bug, please share it with us by sending an e-mail. Feature requests are also appreciated.
Related information
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