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Advanced MSI Projects with InstallShield - TLUX Training Course - September 2026Major versionSep 29, 2026
Features
WinUI 3-Based Installer Experience - Deliver a modern, Windows-native user interface for installers without needing to completely rework underlying installation logic.
Microsoft Entra ID SQL Authentication - Support multi-factor authentication (MFA) and secure Microsoft Entra ID connections for SQL Server configuration during installation.
Expanded Package Support Framework (PSF) for MSIX:
Run PowerShell scripts included inside MSIX packages at runtime via custom fixups (psf.config.json) without modifying application source code.
Pass runtime command-line arguments directly to MSIX-packaged applications using custom fixups.
Automation Interface Prerequisite Location - Introduce the SetupPrerequisiteLocation property in the 2026 R2 release to programmatically configure whether prerequisites download from the web, extract from setup.exe, or pull from source media.
Updated OS Support - Add formal support for target systems running Windows Server 2025.