Is it possible to automate installion using Ruby or Watir?

Question

Currently we are installing our setup(.exe file) on daily basis for testing purpose.I want to automate my installation using Ruby or Watir.Is it possible to automate? Please help me how to perform and give your suggestions.

Answer 1

There are many libraries available for Ruby. Watir itself is constrained to the web browser. Although it does have some technology it's built on top of that should allow Windows environment control. Some of the libraries you can try are Win32-autogui , RAutomation , and windows-pr to name a few.

Answer 2

If you are installing for testing purposes, you can use autoit . It will run your installer, and you can handle some unexpected (though anticipated) errors. I wouldn't use autoit for testing, just for setting up to test.