Sunday 1 December 2013

What is Windows Installer Xml(wix) ?

Windows Installer Xml is called as wix, which is used for packaging our components.
we have so many other deployment packing tools are available
Even why do need to choose Wix only because of advantages :
1. Open source
2. Full Control over the package.
3. Visual Studio 2010/2012/2013. VS2013 in built support.
......we will know few more features..next articles...i have really good experience wix...enjoy wix.

wix is basic xml based deployment envirnoment for packing components. which supports everything what ever support or experience with other deployment tools like Installshield, Advanced Installer,Team City...ect

2. wix is allows to feature based deployment, means IIS,database, sharepoint wsp through powershell.

3. wix is very close support with VS 2013 as well very handy to support for deployment package for msi or exe.

4. wix supports Multi-tire deployment Envirnoment supports.

...we will learn few more things through this wix articles...

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