Task Sequence/Package Installation Problems

[Mike S]

I have created several packages for installing Visual Studio 2008. These packages, when executed manually from the source directory, have run successfully. The problem is when I deploy the packages using SCCM 2007, they bomb. I am using the setup.exe /unattendfile vs2008.ini command to customize the install. During the install process, the prerequisite software is installed correctly. When the Visual Studio 2008 install downloads to the local PC, the install starts, then breaks. I have to manually go to the downloaded files in the cache folder and run the command line described above to run the install. The rest of the task sequence breaks and has to be manually continued as well. My initial thoughts were permission related, but when I created a separate task sequence to be executed while I was logged in, it bombed as well.

 

My question: What am I missing? It really seems silly that a Microsoft product will not install using Microsoft's own management tool.

 

I will gladly answer any and all requests for additional information pertaining to this problem.

 

Thanks,

Mike

[anyweb]

when i packaged visual studio 2008 in my current job, i wrapped the installer in a vbs script which installed all the prerequisites prior to installing the main application,

are you doing something similar ?

[Mike S]

Yes. The complete task sequence is for a Windows 7 x64 deployment. Prior to running the VS2008 task, I run Document Explorer, Web Designer Tools and the appropriate 64-bit prerequisites. The three prerequisite tasks run without any problems. Once the VS2008 task finishes downloading the source files locally, it runs for about 10 seconds then moves on to the next task (VS2008 SP1) which then fails upon execution. The logfiles report that VS 2008 has installed correctly...so I have no clue where to look anymore. I do not wrap the prerequisites into a script (not much of a programmer), I use separate task sequences for each one.

 

Judging by your reply, I can assume you have figured out how to make VS 2008 install using a customized .ini file. I am very confused as to why the program will not install with SCCM 2007 but will install manually using the very same command line configured in the task sequence.

 

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Mike

[anyweb]

i'll take a look at my script tomorrow

[anyweb]

ok i've mailed you my VBS script, take a look at how it's done and try and replicate it in your environment.

cheers

niall