When deploying our application across an IT estate, two formats are available: EXE and MSI. The choice of format depends mainly on the size of the infrastructure and the preferred deployment method.
👉EXE deployment: recommended for small infrastructures
For small infrastructures, deployment in EXE format is generally recommended.
This format allows for simple and fast installation, particularly suited to situations where the number of devices to equip remains limited. Deployment can be carried out device by device, directly from the installation file.
This method offers the following advantages in particular:
- Simple and intuitive installation
- Quick implementation
- Little configuration required
- Deployment suited to a limited number of devices
- Easy management from each workstation
The EXE format is therefore particularly suited to environments where deployment needs to remain simple and does not require advanced automation.
👉MSI deployment: recommended for large organisations
For organisations with a larger IT estate, it is advisable to opt for deployment in MSI format.
The MSI format is particularly suited to IT estate management tools and centralised deployment solutions. In particular, it makes it possible to automate the installation of the application on a large number of devices, without requiring manual intervention on each machine.
This approach facilitates:
- Large-scale deployment
- Centralised installation
- Automated installations
- Update management
- Standardisation of installations across the entire estate
The MSI format should therefore be preferred when the organisation has a large IT estate and wishes to industrialise the deployment process.
Which format should you choose?
| Type of infrastructure | Recommended format | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Small infrastructure | EXE | Device-by-device deployment |
| Medium to large infrastructure | MSI | Centralised and automated deployment |
| Large IT estate | MSI | Large-scale deployment |
In summary
The choice between EXE and MSI depends mainly on the size of the estate and the desired level of automation.
For a small infrastructure, the EXE format is recommended thanks to its simplicity and device-by-device deployment.
For a larger organisation, the MSI format is recommended to facilitate centralised deployment, automation and management of the application across the entire IT estate.
As a reminder, here is the documentation related to deployment: Installing the Boost My Mail Windows application – Helpdesk - EN
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