Deploying your applications from a website using AppInstaller
If you are building a Windows application, there are many reasons why you might want to distribute your application using a website. If you are an Independent Software Vendor (ISV), you might only need to protect the download of the application to your registered users by using a reserved area on your website; if you are an enterprise, you might build an internal website or an internal network share where employees can download the applications they need.
Of course, if you prefer to use the unpackaged model, you can keep using traditional deployment technologies such as MSI or ClickOnce and add a link on your website to download it. However, thanks to MSIX, you can enable a more streamlined deployment experience using AppInstaller. This enables you to do the following:
- Deploy dependencies and optional packages automatically.
- Deliver automatic updates through your website or network share.
- Support automatic...
