Configuring Servers

InstallShield 2026

Project: This information applies to the following project types:

• Basic MSI
• DIM
• InstallScript
• InstallScript MSI
• Merge Module

When you are creating an installation, you may find it necessary to provide server-side support for some technology that will be installed on a target system. InstallShield makes it easy to configure server-side installations or manage COM+ server applications and application proxies. InstallShield provides support for Internet Information Services, SQL, and component services.

This section includes the following topics:

• Configuring SQL Support
• Adding a SQL Login Predefined Wizard Page in a Suite/Advanced UI Project
• Managing COM+ Applications and Components
• Managing Internet Information Services