BytePro Enterprise Deployment Methods

The BytePro Enterprise client software can be deployed in a number of ways as described below. You may also wish to review the methods for accessing the BytePro Enterprise database and our BytePro Online option.

Standard Installation Packages

The BytePro Enterprise client software can be installed on computer workstations using standard installation packages, similar to those used for popular desktop applications. The installation packages are available for download directly from the Byte Software web site, and can also be provided on CD. Standard installation packages must be installed by a user with Administrator rights while logged into the workstation.

MSI Installation Packages

MSI installation packages allow a user to install the BytePro Enterprise client software on a remote computer. MSI installation packages can be downloaded from the Byte Software web site. For more information see our MSI instructions page.

ClickOnce Deployment

ClickOnce is a Microsoft technology that allows software to be installed and updated from a web page. While more complicated to set up initially, ClickOnce makes it very easy to deploy the application to a large number of workstations. ClickOnce works as follows:

  • Your IT staff installs the ClickOnce deployment package on your web server. 
  • Using a web browser, the end user clicks on a URL link that points to the web server.  
  • ClickOnce installs the BytePro Enterprise client software onto the local computer.
  • When there are software updates, your IT staff updates the ClickOnce deployment package on the web server.
  • The next time the end user opens the software the client is updated automatically.

Network Installation

Finally, the BytePro Enterprise client software can simply be installed on a network drive and run from that location. While this option may speed deployment it does have a few drawbacks: (1) it does not allow the software to be run when disconnected from the network, for instance on a laptop in the field, and (2) the software may not run as quickly as it would if it were installed locally.