PACE Suite

PACE Suite — Free Download. Professional Software Packaging
PACE Suite is a complete solution for creating, editing, and deploying software packages in Windows environments. It offers repackaging and virtualization capabilities for system administrators.
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File size: 302 MB
The latest version of PACE Suite is: 6.5.0
Operating system: Windows
Languages: English
Price: $0.00 USD

  • Repackaging to MSI/MST formats. Converts existing installers into MSI packages and generates MST transforms. Includes analysis of registry and file system changes during the capture process.
  • App-V virtualization support. Creation and editing of App-V 5.x packages with script management and virtualization configuration. Lets you modify streaming and isolation parameters.
  • SCCM integration. Direct publishing of MSI packages to System Center Configuration Manager. Configuration of deployment properties and dependencies between applications.
  • Automated documentation generation. Creates technical manuals with screenshots and annotations. Records actions during installations to generate step-by-step guides.
  • Package complexity analysis. Technical assessment of existing MSI installers. Identifies problematic components and estimates the time required for modifications.
  • Advanced MSI editing. Full modification of Windows Installer packages. Lets you change properties, components, sequences, and custom tables through a graphical interface.
  • Patch creation. Generates incremental updates for existing packages. Supports MSP formats and administrative updates.
  • Portability. Runs without installation from local drives or network shares. Compatible with both virtualized and physical environments.
  • Metadata management. Editing of package information, including name, publisher, version, and product codes. Validation of GUIDs and version compatibility.
  • Task automation. Scheduled execution of packaging processes through a command-line interface. Supports integration into CI/CD pipelines.

PACE Suite was originally developed as an alternative to PACE Products. The first commercial version was released in 2009. Written primarily in C++ with .NET components, the software has evolved to support new packaging technologies such as App-V and MSIX. The suite is developed by Cognition Corporation, which specializes in tools for system administrators.


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