Deploy Software Updates

Periodically, updated files associated with Trimble Business Center become available for download and installation via the Check for Updates command. Examples include software patches, help files, antenna and receiver data files, converters, drivers, and coordinate systems.

Software updates are available in two file types:

Full installation package (.msi) - Used to update an existing application if an earlier version is installed, or behave as a first-time installation if no earlier version is installed.
Patch package (.msp) - Used to update an existing application. Contains only the changed data between the new and existing versions.

To deploy software updates to computers connected on the network:

Ensure your computer is connected to the Internet.
In Trimble Business Center, select Help > Check for Updates.

The Check for Updates dialog displays listing available updated files that are more current than the files currently installed on your computer.

You can select or deselect the Check for Updates on Startup check box in the lower left corner of the dialog. If this option is selected and updates are available, you will be automatically prompted when you start the software.
Optionally, select the Show All Updates check box to view all updated files available, not just those that are newer than the ones currently installed on your computer.
If updated files are available that you want to download and install, select (check) the files in the Updates Available list.
Select the Save Update before Installing check box.
Click the Install Updates button.
In the Save As dialog, browse or enter the full path to the folder where you want to save the installation package. Then click Save.
To deploy the update, use the Windows Installer executable program Msiexec.exe with the following command line options:
- For full installation files (.msi)
  
  msiexec /i <package>.msi /qn
- For patch package files (.msp)
  
  msiexec /p <package>.msp /qn