Install uploaded MSI
  • 26 Sep 2023
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Install uploaded MSI

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Article Summary

The Install uploaded MSI action allows you to upload an MSI to the Liquit content repository and install the MSI on devices from the content repository.

General
TypeInstall uploaded MSI
Name

Actions are easier to comprehend and manage over time when they have a suitable name that accurately expresses what they do.

FileThe path to the MSI file.
ArgumentsInsert the arguments for msiexec.exe
TransformSelect the Transform (.mst) file that passes customized configuration settings to the MSI installer package.
Advanced
ContextThe level at which the action is executed User, Device or Elevated user. For elevated user, the action will be executed under the current user, but it's granted temporary permission to modify the local system.
Fetch content on demandIf this option is selected, the content is downloaded only when the action is being executed; the content is not prefetched at the distribution stage.
Place return code in variableThe temporary variable to which the return code of a command line program is stored.

Filters
Here you can define conditions which determine if the action will be executed. For more information, see Filters.

In the Edit output variable dialog box you open by clicking on the browse button browse-icon-1x of the Place return code in variable field, you can create new variables or change existing ones and use them to store the return code. Note that the resulted variables exist only temporarily until the action is executed; they are not saved anywhere and they are displayed only in the package you configured them. After the action is executed, the variables are discarded.



Edit output variable dialog box

ElementDescription
VariableNew or existing variable in which you want to store information.
Sensitivity
  • Not sensitive - The variable is logged in the log file and it is visible on Liquit Workspace UI.
  • Sensitive - The variable is not logged in the log file and it is hidded on Liquit Workspace UI.
  • Current variable sensitivity - In case of an already existing variable, it takes its already configured sensitivity.
Trim valueRemoves all whitespace from the front, end or both.
Append to existing value (if it exists)It appends the new variable at the end of the existing one.

Agent

Agent

It requires the Agent to be running.

Supported platforms

PlatformSupported
WebNo
WindowsYes
macOSNo

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