2003 VB Deployment issues

[sqldba2k6]

I am new to dotnet and developed an application in vb.net 2003 version.I made the setup.
My question is do i need to include the dotnet framework and MDAC in setup or installer.
Please provide your valuable suggestions on this issue.

 

[vis781]

Do you need to include it? Well that depends if your target machine has the framework or MDAC installed. IMHO it doesn't hurt to package the framework and MDAC anyway, Makes for a slightly bigger installation file but there's nothing more embarrassing then deploying a application then going..

oops, i forgot i needed that!!

You'll need to download the 2003 bootstrapper plugin from MS website. Then check out the help files for the method to 'bootstrap' MDAC and the .NetFramework.

 

[sqldba2k6]

Thanks vis781 !

 

[sqldba2k6]

can i include 2003 bootstrapper plugin in my deployment setup.so that users who doesn't need to install again.
If 2003 bootstrapper plugin is included Mdac is also required.