Building Windows Installer-based Packages

In this section, we will cover the basics of creating a simple setup that produces an MSI package using WiX on the command line.

• Creating a Simple Setup
• Creating a Merge Module
• Incorporating a Merge Module
• Adding a Custom Action
• Modifying the Installation User Interface

Alternatively, WiX can also be used on the command line via MSBuild. For more information, see Using WiX with MSBuild.