Deploying Visual FoxPro Solutions
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data. See also databases; metadata; tables, databases
architectural choices, 164 ‚ 166
backups . See backups
converting with update releases, 59, 236, 257
deploying, 15
managing, InstallExpress IDE, 346 ‚ 347
managing, Wise for Windows Installer, 381
permanent, 139 ‚ 140, 188
recovering, 253 ‚ 256
removing earlier product versions, 139
security, 273 ‚ 274. See also security
storage locations for, 193
updating. See updating
where to install, 67
data dictionary, for indexing, 256
data directory folder, 67
Data Install scheme, 69
Data Transformation Services (DTS), 212 ‚ 215
database administrators, 222
database connections, Crystal Reports , 181
database containers (DBCs), 36, 164 ‚ 165
database platforms, 35 ‚ 36
Database property, cursor object, 9, 36
database schema, Windows Installer, 121
DATABASEDIR property, 193, 344
databases, 10. See also SQL database backend; tables, databases
administration, 222
converting data with update releases, 59, 236, 257
data security, 273 ‚ 274. See also security
indexes, 205, 236 ‚ 237
corrupt, 256
updating (reindexing), 70 ‚ 71, 256
installing new backend databases, 206 ‚ 215
DTS for, 212 ‚ 215
restoring backup files, 207
running scripts for, 208 ‚ 210
SQL-DMO for, 210 ‚ 212
MSDE, 221, 227
SQL Server vs., 215 ‚ 220
Orca (Windows Installer database editor), 111
platforms for, 35 ‚ 36
recovering corrupt data, 253 ‚ 256
release concerns, 236 ‚ 237
storage locations for tables, 193
structure and maintenance, 256 ‚ 262
updating, 60
date-based version numbers , 267
DBC files (database containers), 36, 164 ‚ 165
DBCX metadata, 257
DBF files
corrupt, 253
managing deployment of, 168
DCOM (Distributed Component Object Model), 172
deadlines and schedules, 51 ‚ 54
delivery dates, 52 ‚ 53
payment schedule, defining, 311
product release. See product release
technical support, 239
testing, 312
Debug Info option, 57
debugging, 246 ‚ 248. See also errors, handling
features vs. bugs , 245, 313
version numbers in bug reports, 267
DEBUGOUT command, 19
decompilers and source code, 275 ‚ 282
decompiling applications, 57
decompiling help files, 283
definition files, 254
definition of services (contracts), 321
deleting (removing)
applications. See uninstalling
data from earlier product versions, 139
permanent data files, 139 ‚ 140, 188
printer information from reports, 7 ‚ 8
product features, cached MSI files for. See caching MSI files
registry entries for setup package, 153
replacing files during installs , 147 ‚ 148
delivery. See also product release
dates for, 52 ‚ 53
mechanisms, for setup, 73 ‚ 82
preparing for, 57 ‚ 64
demoware , 290, 294
dependencies, application, 10, 60 ‚ 63
Inno Setup tool, 441 ‚ 443
DeployFox Demo App (example), 116 ‚ 120, 335, 370
deployment, custom, 293
deployment, defined, 1 ‚ 4
deployment checklist, 7 ‚ 12
deployment phases, 4 ‚ 5
deployment planning, 2 ‚ 3, 23 ‚ 54
client interaction, 40 ‚ 46. See also customer relationships
computing environment. See customer environment
post-mortem review, 243 ‚ 245
pre-installation issues, 46 ‚ 51
preparing for delivery, 57 ‚ 64
release deployment and scheduling, 51 ‚ 54, 55 ‚ 56
preparing for, 57 ‚ 64
deployment readiness, 51 ‚ 56
deployment requirements
hardware, 12 ‚ 14, 23, 195
redistribution of VFP files, 16 ‚ 22
required files, 14 ‚ 16
deployment tools. See setup, tools for
derivative works, defined, 302
Description column (Feature table, MSI files), 123
destination environment. See customer environment
Destination Folder dialog, 193
destination folder for installation, 185, 193, 337, 372
creating new folders, 347
Inno Setup tool, 431, 448
InstaFox installer, 423
Wise for Windows Installer, 393
destination workstation. See target computer, configuring
developer utilities, shipping, 70 ‚ 73
developers. See employees and contractors
development contracts. See legal and contractual issues
dial-up connectivity requirements, 39
dialogs, installation, 192 ‚ 195
Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (U.S.), 306
directory structure, 65 ‚ 67
Directory table, MSI files, 126
disabling menu items, 274 ‚ 275
disclosure agreements, 317
diskettes for setup delivery, 73 ‚ 74
Display column (Feature table, MSI files), 123
Display Errors option, 57
disputes, settling, 320
Distribute Your Release view (InstallExpress), 358
Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM), 172
distribution
media for. See media duplication
runtime files, 60 ‚ 63
setup delivery mechanisms, 73 ‚ 82
distribution licensing, 296. See also licensing
DLL files, 61 ‚ 62
DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998), 306
DMO files, 210 ‚ 212, 227
documentation
copyright, displaying, 306
enhancement requests , 313
EXE version information, 49
features, 238
help. See help files
installation dialogs, selecting, 192 ‚ 195
post-mortem review, 243 ‚ 245
Project Information dialog, 57
release process, 233
requirements specification, 51, 311
training and training materials, 49 ‚ 50, 241, 314
where to install, 65
downloading setup from Web sites, 78 ‚ 79, 196, 241 ‚ 242, 358
Dr. Watson Error Reporting, 248
drive mappings, 159
DriveImage utility, 458
DSL connectivity requirements, 39
DSN for ODBC connectivity, 173, 192, 206, 228
InstallShield Express, 353
Wise for Windows Installer, 387 ‚ 389
DTS (Data Transformation Services), 212 ‚ 215
duplication of media. See media duplication
DVD-based setup delivery, 75 ‚ 77, 197, 358
dynamic contract clauses, 321 ‚ 322