Chocolatey

In this blog post, learn how to create Chocolatey package (a popular Windows packaging manager). As automation becomes more of necessity rather than a nicety, it’s important we IT folk look at better ways to perform menial tasks; one of those tasks is installing software. Rather than download an MSI, double-click on it and run through the wizard, it would behoove you to think of a better way. Nearly all software has command-line switches to install silently, and if you…

If you’re struggling with managing and maintaining software across your environment, you’re in for a treat. In this article, you’re going to learn how to install Chocolatey and get a handle on your software packages! In this article, you’ll learn, hands-on, how to install Chocolatey, manage software and get a basic introduction to what makes this product tick. Related: How to Create Your First Chocolatey Package Prerequisites This tutorial is going to be a walkthrough. If you plan to follow…