To cache install files locally for offline deployment:
: Installing only specific apps (e.g., Word and Excel) while excluding others like Publisher or Access. office 2016 deployment tool
setup.exe /configure config.xml
| Switch | Syntax | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | setup.exe /download config.xml | Downloads the Office files defined in the XML to the SourcePath . | | /configure | setup.exe /configure config.xml | Installs (or uninstalls) Office on the local machine based on the XML. | | /packager | setup.exe /packager config.xml output_path | (Advanced) Used to convert the source files into an App-V package. Rarely used in standard deployments. | | /modify | setup.exe /modify config.xml | Used to modify an existing installation (e.g., adding a language pack). | To cache install files locally for offline deployment:
Our organization, XYZ Corporation, had been using Office 2013 for several years, but with the release of Office 2016, we knew it was time to upgrade. However, with over 1,000 users across multiple locations, the thought of deploying the new software was daunting. That's when we discovered the Office 2016 Deployment Tool (ODT). | | /packager | setup
setup.exe /configure configuration.xml
Run as for system-wide install.