Using IntelliStream with non-IntelliStream technologies
For the initial download and for updates, the application deployer can use IntelliStream, an external installer, or a combination of the two.
The application deployer might use IntelliStream for initial downloads and updates:
To minimize the time required for downloads
To avoid having to write an InstallShield script, which can be complicated
To avoid having to buy the InstallShield product
The application deployer might use an external installer for initial downloads and updates if:
InstallShield is already being used
Minimizing downloading time is not critical
Or there are specific installation requirements that IntelliStream cannot handle
The application deployer might combine the two techniques. For example, an initial download might use an external installer, while updates might use IntelliStream, because it minimizes the number of files that need to be downloaded.
To minimize the time required for downloads