To provide easy distribution for IT pros that want use identity provisioning from Perun to Windows OS, we need to create a platform-native installation package.

Investigation of the tools available

  1. Inno Setup - https://www.jrsoftware.org/isinfo.php

    Active developmentYes
    Scripting optionsAvailable
    Output fileexe
    PriceFree
    Unnatended buildYes
    Learning curveeasy



  2. Wix - https://wixtoolset.org/
    Profesional tool supported by Micorosoft

    Active developmentYes
    Scripting optionsAvailable
    Output filemsi
    PriceFree
    Unnatended buildYes
    Learning curvehard (xml defined installation process)



  3. Microsoft Visual Studio Installer Projects - https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=VisualStudioClient.MicrosoftVisualStudio2017InstallerProjects
    Native for building Win32 apps

    Active developmentYes
    Scripting optionsNot Available
    Output filemsi/msix/appx
    PriceFree
    Unnatended buildNo
    Learning curveeasy



  4. AdvancedInstaller - https://www.advancedinstaller.com/

    Active developmentYes
    Scripting optionsAvailable
    Output fileexe
    PriceTrial - Paid
    Unnatended buildYes
    Learning curveeasy