Internalizing a package lets you take an existing package and internalize all of the resources to embedded/internal resources so you can reuse the install logic without the hassle of downloading files from the internet. This is where internalizing/recompiling existing community packages comes in.
You can create internal packages and embed the software directly in the package and/or use internal file shares. With internal packages, you don’t have to worry about any of that. Why? Downloading software from the internet creates a failure point because it may not be available, the software vendor site could go down, etc. These laws do not apply when you use internal packages, and that is a good thing! Unless you’re granted the right to distribute the software via the license, you can’t redistribute it publicly. However, many of these publicly available packages also rely on software that is available from official distribution points because they are subject to software licensing and copyright law. On, you will find packages with all of the install logic you need to automatically install your software. Not all software installers are created equal (and not all are easily automated either)! Thankfully there is already a tremendous resource you can use to make the process of getting your software all packaged up even smoother. Sometimes creating packages from scratch can be an involved process. Manually Recompile Packages, Embedding/Internalizing Remote Resources.$ Recompile Packages, Embedding/Internalizing Remote Resources $process.StartInfo = New-Object ($7zaExe, $params) # wait for the process to finish in PowerShell v3) # use more robust Process as compared to Start-Process -Wait (which doesn't Write-Output 'Downloading 7-Zip commandline tool prior to extraction.' Write-Output "Extracting $file to $tempDir." $file = Join-Path $tempDir "chocolatey.zip"Ĭopy-Item $chocolateyPackageFilePath $file -Force If ((-not ::IsNullOrEmpty($repoUsername)) -and (-not ::IsNullOrEmpty($repoPassword))) # If the repository requires authentication, create the Credential object Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force # = NO NEED TO EDIT ANYTHING BELOW THIS LINE =
# - $env:chocolateyProxyPassword = '' # explicit proxy password (optional) # - $env:chocolateyProxyUser = '' # explicit proxy user name (optional) # - $env:chocolateyProxyLocation = '' # explicit proxy # - $env:chocolateyIgnoreProxy = 'true' # ignore proxy
# - $env:ChocolateyEnvironmentDebug = 'true' # see output # following environment variables and it will affect the output # Prior to running this script, in a PowerShell session, you can set the
#$7zipUrl = '' (download this file, host internally, and update this to internal)
# Built-in does not work with Server Core, but if you have PowerShell 5 # Make sure the version matches for the arguments as well. # 7zip is the most compatible, but you need an internally hosted 7za.exe. $repoPassword = '' # this must be empty if NOT using authentication $repoUsername = '' # this must be empty is NOT using authentication Otherwise these leave these as empty strings. # If the above $packageRepo repository requires authentication, add the username and password here. # If you are using Nexus, always add the trailing slash or it won't work # This is where you see the top level API - with xml to Packages - should look nearly the same as # Download and install Chocolatey nupkg from an OData (HTTP/HTTPS) url such as Artifactory, Nexus, ProGet (all of these are recommended for organizational use), or Chocolatey.Server (great for smaller organizations and POCs) We are excited to add Deployments to Chocolatey Central Management (CCM) which will provide IT teams the ability to easily orchestrate simple orĬomplex scenarios in a fraction of the time over traditional approaches. This can be especially important when you need to ensure the most up to date software is deployed (e.g new versions or critical patches).
We often hear from System Engineers that they are looking for a simple way to manage Windows endpoints, which also provides advanced functionality when needed. Self-Service Anywhere allows non-administrators to easily access and manage IT approved software from the office, from home, or anywhere they have an internet connection. Chocolatey for Business (C4B) enables better security, enhanced visibility with centralized reporting, and a self-service GUI. Chocolatey provides a unique approach to managing your end-user software (desktops / laptops) and can be combined with your existing solutions.