Setup.exe Configure. Configuration-office2021enterprise.xml Now

Mastering Office 2021 Enterprise Deployment: A Guide to setup.exe /configure

C. Excluding Specific Apps (Granular)

<ExcludeApp ID="Access" />
<ExcludeApp ID="Publisher" />
<ExcludeApp ID="Outlook" />

Common configuration options

Best Practices

1. Test first on a non-production VM using the same OS version.
2. Keep ODT updated – redownload setup.exe periodically from Microsoft.
3. Use logging – Level="Verbose" for deep troubleshooting.
4. Pre-download source for large deployments (saves bandwidth, ensures consistency).
5. Exclude unnecessary apps (OneDrive, Teams, Skype) to reduce install time and disk usage.