Software deployment overview
This page provides an overview and comparison of the two installers available for deploying the Rimscout client on user devices: the per-user installer and the per-machine installer.
Available installers
Rimscout offers two distinct installers for deploying the Rimscout client:
- Per-user installer: Ideal for quick tests, network assessments, or scenarios where automatic updates are desired.
- Per-machine installer: Ideal for deployment on multiple devices, offering control over the client update process.
You can download both at rimscout.com/download.
Installer comparison
The two installers differ in several key aspects, as outlined in the table below:
| Property | Per-user | Per-machine |
|---|---|---|
| Installation context | Installed per-user in Local AppData | Installed machine-wide in Program Files |
| Updates | Updates automatically | Updated only via patches |
| Admin rights | Not required | Required for installation |
| Packet size | Large (~95MB as ZIP-archive). Includes the .NET framework. | Small (~12MB). Downloads .NET Framework during installation. |
| Firewall rules | Must be configured manually | Configured automatically during installation |
Further information
For more detailed information and examples on software deployment using the two installers, please refer to the following pages: