Just copy the executable file onto the computer.
Simple applications that consist of only an executable file are easy to install on a target computer. For more information on installing ActiveX controls, see "Deploying an ActiveX control on the Web" on page 45-15. For more information on installing Web applications, see "Deploying Web applications" on page 18-9. For additional information on installing database applications, see "Deploying database applications" on page 18-6. Nearly all types of applications include the following issues:ĭatabase and Web applications require additional installation steps. The process of copying an application's files to a computer and making any needed registry settings can be automated by an installation program, such as InstallShield Express. In addition, the Windows registry may need to contain entries for an application, from specifying the location of supporting files to simple program settings. Deploying general applicationsīeyond the executable file, an application may require a number of supporting files, such as DLLs, package files, and helper applications. To deploy a cross-platform applications on Linux, refer to your Kylix documentation. Note Information included in these sections is for deploying applications on Windows. Programming for varying host environments.The following sections describe these steps when deploying the following applications: The steps required by a given application vary, depending on the type of application. A number of steps must be taken to deploy an application to another computer so that the application is completely functional. That is, you can make it available for others to run.
Once your application is up and running, you can deploy it.