| Aspect | Rating | Notes | |--------|--------|-------| | Syntax correctness | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Standard ODT command | | Silent installation | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Works if XML is correct | | Customization | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | XML supports app exclusions & updates | | Activation readiness | ⭐⭐⭐ | Must include PIDKEY or KMS config | | Logging | ⭐⭐ | Add /log for debugging failures |
: For activation, you may need to include a PIDKEY attribute if using a Multiple Activation Key (MAK). 3. Run the Installation Configuration options for the Office Deployment Tool setup.exe configure. configuration-office2021enterprise.xml
Use a command similar to the following:
ProPlus2021Volume is the standard for Enterprise LTSC. | Aspect | Rating | Notes | |--------|--------|-------|
<Configuration> <Add OfficeClientEdition="64" Channel="PerpetualVL2021"> <Product ID="ProPlus2021Volume" PIDKEY="XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX"> <Language ID="en-us" /> <ExcludeApp ID="OneDrive" /> <ExcludeApp ID="Teams" /> </Product> <Product ID="VisioViewer2021Volume"> <Language ID="en-us" /> </Product> </Add> <Updates Enabled="TRUE" Channel="PerpetualVL2021" /> <Display Level="NONE" AcceptEULA="TRUE" /> <Logging Level="Standard" Path="%temp%\Office2021Log" /> <Property Name="FORCEAPPSHUTDOWN" Value="TRUE" /> <Property Name="SharedComputerLicensing" Value="0" /> </Configuration> Add OfficeClientEdition="64" Channel="PerpetualVL2021">
