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.NET Smart Client Development
Smart Client Developer Center on MSDN
Microsofts Definition of Smart Client
Smart Client Architecture and Design Guide
Choosing the right technology
Deployment Technology Comparison
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MSI |
UAB |
ClickOnce |
NTD |
| No Touch Update |
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Yes |
Yes |
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| No Touch Deployment |
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Yes |
Yes |
| Dynamic Modules |
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Yes |
| Offline |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Requires Full Trust |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Win 9x support |
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Yes |
Deployment Technologies
- MSI: Windows Installer Technology
[Info]
- UAB: Updater Application Block
[Info]
- ClickOnce: ClickOnce ("No- Touch
Deployment V2") [Info]
- NTD: No-Touch Deployment [Info]
Deployment Features
- No Touch Update:
The ability to automatically
install updates from a central server.
- No Touch Deployment:
The ability to run an application
without installation via link or URL.
- Dynamic Modules:
The ability to dynamically download
and use DLLs from a server.
- Offline:
The ability to run the application
without a network connection.
- Requires Full Trust:
If true, the technology needs Full
Trust permissions on the local computer.
- Win 9x support:
If true, the technology supports
deployment on a Win9x machine.
Last updated:
09/03/09
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