Setup.exe Configure. Configuration-office2021enterprise.xml
After the download completes, run the configure command to actually install Office on the target machine.
Once the source files finish downloading to your directory, point your target deployment scripts to that folder. The workstations will then install Office lightning-fast over the local intranet instead of the WAN. Volume Activation Configuration
Run the downloaded self-extracting executable ( officedeploymenttool_****-****.exe ).
Always deploy the XML configuration to a small pilot group of machines representing various departments before executing a company-wide push. setup.exe configure. configuration-office2021enterprise.xml
: Tells the tool to use the long-term volume license update channel specific to Office 2021 Enterprise.
Which specific Office suites or individual applications to install. The architecture of the software (32-bit or 64-bit). The language packs required by the target users. The update channel and source path for future patches.
After creating your configuration file, you can use it with the setup.exe as described above. After the download completes, run the configure command
A properly configured configuration-office2021enterprise.xml file prevents product conflicts, removes previous installation remnants, and ensures smooth activation. The script below demonstrates a standard enterprise-grade configuration for : Configuration options for the Office Deployment Tool
Office 2021 Enterprise (LTSC) requires volume activation. This is typically handled in one of two ways:
Deploying Microsoft Office 2021 Enterprise across an organization requires a deployment method that is both scalable and predictable. The standard consumer installer is not suitable for enterprise-wide rollouts. Instead, Microsoft provides the Office Deployment Tool (ODT), a command-line utility that allows administrators to download and deploy Office using customized configurations. Which specific Office suites or individual applications to
<Display Level="NONE" AcceptEULA="TRUE" />
<Updates Enabled="TRUE" UpdatePath="\\Server\Share\Office2021Source" />
If the installation fails, check the log file. You can define a log path in the XML by adding: Use code with caution.
Automatically accepts the license agreement. 4. Downloading the Installation Files
