Chapter 21: License-Enabling Packages Using FLEXwrapEnabling License Tracking of Windows Installer PackagesAdminStudio 9.5 User Guide ADS-0950-UG00 1621If the wrapped package used the same package code as the original package, it would cause issues with patchesand anything else that would treat both packages the same. If patches intended to update the original application’sbinary were applied to the wrapped package, the patch would fail. By creating a new package code, this problemis avoided.FLEX-enabling a Signed PackagePackages can include a digital signature, and those packages are referred to as signed packages. A signedpackage is identical to an unsigned package except for the digital signature.If a package has a valid digital signature, this ensures that the package has not been modified since the signaturewas applied to the package. Using signed packages provides a secure method of downloading or installingpackages because the digital signature can be verified before the package is added to a system.If you choose to FLEX-enable a signed package, the following warning message appears and the digital signatureis invalidated:Warning: The Windows Installer package you selected is digitally signed.If you choose to continue and use the FLEXwrap Assistant to modify this package, you lose this package’s digitalsignature and the application can no longer be verified before download or installation. However, all of thepackage’s functionality remains intact and it installs properly.Purpose of Packaging CommentsWhen finalizing your wrapped application, you may want to attach a note stating that this is a license-injectedpackage, or provide “next steps” instructions such as how to restart the process with another package, how torestart the License Server, or how to set up usage reporting. The exact text should be decided upon by thedevelopment and documentation team.To associate comments with a package, select the Modify package comments option on the Finalize PackagePage, and enter comments in the box. These comments are stored in the System Information Stream of thepackage, and will be visible from Windows Explorer if you right click on this .msi file and select Properties fromthe context menu.FLEXwrap Assistant ReferenceThis section describes each of the Pages and dialog boxes that you encounter when using the FLEXwrapAssistant.• Home Page• Select Files Page• Set Limits Page• Define Access Page• Configure Connection Page• Finalize Package Page
