For Microsoft’s official reference, visit: Configure Office 2021 using ODT
Using configuration-office2021enterprise.xml offers several benefits, including: setup.exe configure. configuration-office2021enterprise.xml
This paper examines unattended deployment of Microsoft Office 2021 Enterprise using the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) and its core executable (setup.exe) driven by a configuration XML (commonly named configuration-office2021enterprise.xml). It covers architecture, XML schema and elements, version and channel control, language and product selection, installation options, servicing/updates, network and performance considerations, troubleshooting, security implications, and automation best practices. Implementation examples, sample configuration files, and operational recommendations are provided. : Whether to download files directly from the
: Whether to download files directly from the Microsoft Content Delivery Network (CDN) or use a local source folder Typical Installation Workflow Download ODT : Get the latest Office Deployment Tool Extract Files : Run the downloaded to extract and sample XML files Customize XML Office Customization Tool to visually create your configuration-office2021enterprise.xml Download Files (Optional) : If you want to install offline later, run: setup.exe /download configuration-office2021enterprise.xml Run Configuration : Execute the installation command: setup.exe /configure configuration-office2021enterprise.xml Troubleshooting Tips Configuration options for the Office Deployment Tool For Microsoft’s official reference