Using PackageMaker

[bw38]

I’m new to this so any help is appreciated. I was able to follow the guide to create my first InstaDMG and it worked like a charm. So I’m on to the next phase of learning how to use Insta2UpDate to include packages in my images.

I’m testing out using Apple’s PackageMaker. We got Office 2011 at my job and I can’t seem to figure out how to make a package out of this. What I have available is an .ISO. On a Mac, when I open it, it loads the ISO like it would any other DMG. I can see there are files in the ISO file which include the installer files (multiple .mpkg files). But I don’t know what to do with any of this.

This is the same way our Office 2008 is as well. Like I said, I’m new to packaging software so maybe I’m missing something obvious.

[bw38]

Here is a screen shot link of what I’m talking about: http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/8681/screenshot20101002at111.png

[foilpan]

since the installer is already a .mpkg, you don’t necessarily need to repackage it.

i haven’t worked with office 2011 yet, but for the most part, you could drop the office 2008 installer into your instadmg build hierarchy, and it would work.

try it without repackaging first and keep an eye on this forum. i know others are incorporating or testing the new office mpkgs in their builds.

[dead2sin]

I’ve had activation issues for Office 2011 when using it with instadmg (Volume licensed). If you install manually, it works fine. I am talking with our microsoft reps and I hope to get an answer about their “suggested” deployment method. I’m hoping there is some trick to deploying it en masse without installing it manually on each and every machine. I have a few things in mind that I might try before they get back to me though. I’ll post if I figure it out.

Nate

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