I have a question in regards to deploying MSI packages via GPO. I am using Server 2012, and trying to automate a lot of administrative installation work. I have had success with some software installations using Computer config > Software Installation feature in GPMC, but it seems to be hit or miss.
I have successfully installed well known published apps such as Chrome, Adobe, and Anti Virus. However, if I try to use third party MSI's or EXE to MSI converters - I have no luck.
Are there elements to the MSI packages that are a must that I'm missing? Unfortunately, there are a lot of apps I want to automate but are only in the form of .EXE such as FireFox.
Also, are there any well known tools to help on this?
Thanks!