ionCube Package Foundry (IPF) is a powerful software solution designed to simplify and automate the deployment of web-based applications. It generates professional Windows installers that streamline the process of delivering web products to local or remote servers using FTP or SFTP. This eliminates the manual hassle often associated with using archive programs and remote file transfer clients, providing a quicker and much simpler installation experience for end-users, similar to installing a local desktop application. IPF includes a built-in text editor for easy configuration file setup, and can automatically launch a browser to the application's starting URL post-installation. The product aims to create a positive first impression for users by ensuring a smooth and straightforward installation process, giving an instant advantage over competitors with more complex deployment methods. It supports creating installers from both Linux and Windows environments, offering flexibility for developers.

Features & Benefits

• Automated Web Application Deployment
  • Simplifies and automates the installation of web-based applications to local or remote servers, offering a familiar and straightforward user experience.
  • Install using FTP or SFTP (including new SFTP support)
  • Uniform handling of both local and remote installations
  • FTP pipelining to streamline uploads
  • Automatic passive and active FTP mode
  • Support for multiple install targets
• Cross-Platform Installer Creation
  • Enables developers to create robust Windows installers.
  • Create Windows installers from Linux or Windows
• Advanced Configuration & Customization
  • Provides comprehensive tools for managing application configuration, installer appearance, and post-installation processes.
  • Add optional configuration step for config files
  • Improved configuration file editing with syntax highlighting
  • Configuration Manager handles manual configuration and reconfiguration of text files after the install is completed
  • Installers can be branded with your own custom product images
  • Assign custom permissions to files or folders (UNIX style)
• Dependency & Post-Install Automation
  • Automates critical steps to ensure smooth application setup and functionality.
  • Automatic download of ionCube Loader for PHP if required
  • Automatic triggering of post-install scripts on remote server
• Multi-Language & Documentation Support
  • Ensures installers are accessible and informative for diverse users.
  • Support for multi-language installer messages and support files
  • Support for localised readme, license, and other files
  • License files and readme files can be displayed if appropriate
• Package Control & Management
  • Offers features for managing package distribution and content.
  • Optional package expiry dates for control over how long a package can be used (installer becomes inactive)
  • Mechanism for easy ignoring of files or folders that don't need to be included in the final package (wildcard based)
• Streamlined Licensing
  • Facilitates easier product licensing for the created packages.
  • Easier product licensing
• User Assistance
  • Enhances the end-user experience by providing built-in support.
  • Installers feature active-help system to give user assistance if required