Description

Microsoft .NET 2.0 is an update to Microsoft's .NET Framework.  Many software applications depend on this application.  It is common for .NET 2.0 to be used as a dependent package.

The LANDesk 8.8 Remote Console now requires .NET Framework 2.0.

Creating an HTTP-based Distribution Package

Step 1 - Downloading the Software

Download Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86) from Microsoft's web site. 

Note: An alternate version exists for each platform: x86, IA64, x64.

Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86)

The actual filename that is downloaded is called dotnetfx.exe.

Step 2 - Placing the Software on a web share.

Create a folder structure below the root of the web share.

http://PackageServer/Software/Microsoft/Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0/ and copy dotnetfx.exe to this directory.

Note: The Package Server may be the Core Server or any other web server.

Step 3 - Create a Distribution Package

1. In the LANDesk Console go to Tools | Distribution | Distribution Packages.
    

2. Right click on Public distribution packages and choose New distribution package | New executable distribution package. 
    

3. Give the Distribution package a name and a description.
    
   Name: Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86)
   Description: Silent installation of Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86).
    

4. Make the primary file the web share location for dotnetfx.exe.
    
   http://PackageServer/Software/Microsoft/Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0/dotnetfx.exe
    

5. Click on Install/Uninstall options.
    

6. Enter the following installation parameters in the command line field:
    
   /q:a /c:"install.exe /q"
    

7. Configure Detection.

1. Click on Detection.
    

2. In the Detect by drop down box, choose File version.
    

3. In the File Path field enter this value:
    
   %windir%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\aspnet_regiis.exe
    

4. in the Min. file version field enter this value:
    
   2.0.50727.42 
    

8. Save the Distribution package.

The distribution package is now created and ready to deploy.

Creating a UNC-based Distribution Package

A UNC based Distribution package is required to use the Run from source Delivery method. 

Important! UNC access is needed.  The best way to provide UNC share access is to configure this package server as a Preferred Server in the LANDesk Console.

Step 1 - Downloading the Software

Download Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86) from Microsoft's web site. 

Note: An alternate version exists for each platform: x86, IA64, x64.

Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86)

The actual filename that is downloaded is called dotnetfx.exe.

Step 2 - Placing the Software on a web share.

Create a folder structure below the root of the UNC share.

PackageServer\Software\Microsoft\Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0\ and copy dotnetfx.exe to this directory.

Note: The Package Server may be the Core Server or any other web server.

Step 3 - Create a Distribution Package

1. In the LANDesk Console go to Tools | Distribution | Distribution Packages.
    

2. Right click on Public distribution packages and choose New distribution package | New executable distribution package. 
    

3. Give the Distribution package a name and a description.
    
   Name: Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86)
   Description: Silent installation of Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package (x86).
    

4. Make the primary file the UNC share location for dotnetfx.exe.
    
   
   PackageServer\Software\Microsoft\Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0\dotnetfx.exe
    

5. Click on Install/Uninstall options.
    

6. Enter the following installation parameters in the command line field:
    
   /q:a /c:"install.exe /q"
    

7. Configure Detection.

1. Click on Detection.
    

2. In the Detect by drop down box, choose File version.
    

3. In the File Path field enter this value:
    
   %windir%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\aspnet_regiis.exe
    

4. in the Min. file version field enter this value:
    
   2.0.50727.42 
    

8. Save the Distribution package.

The distribution package is now created and ready to deploy.