Comment Re:InstallShield (Score 2, Informative) 28
I agree that InstallShield is a pretty good solution, but keep in mind that you've got to author your initial MSI properly or upgrades and patching will be very difficult. I've had to upgrade MSIs that weren't build properly initially (lots of "AllOtherFiles###" components, dynamically linked components, missing upgrade table, etc.), and if you don't build that first MSI properly then you're piling hacks on top of hacks. Spend a few bucks on a consultant or ask an expert for some free advice if you need to, but do it right the first time.
InstallShield offers an update service that helps automate the patch distribution, you might want to check out InstallShield Update Service for more information on the update service. It seems like a great option if you can't use BITS (and may be a good option even if you can).
(Hopefully links above don't violate terms of service, I did a quick scan and they don't seem to, but if they are in any way offensive I sincerly apologize. The point is to do it right the first time and get expert advice if you need it. InstallShield offers consulting too, and some of their team is pretty good.)
InstallShield offers an update service that helps automate the patch distribution, you might want to check out InstallShield Update Service for more information on the update service. It seems like a great option if you can't use BITS (and may be a good option even if you can).
(Hopefully links above don't violate terms of service, I did a quick scan and they don't seem to, but if they are in any way offensive I sincerly apologize. The point is to do it right the first time and get expert advice if you need it. InstallShield offers consulting too, and some of their team is pretty good.)
