Considerations

You can deploy OneStream for Desktop using two different methods: ClickOnce and traditional installation using an Installer file. Both methods are outlined in the table below. Organizations can choose their preferred method to distribute the application to end-users and their machines.

	ClickOnce	Installer
End-User Deployment	Web page	Manual distribution of the installer file or remote installation by an admin.
Type of install	Temporary installation. The applicationdoes not appear in the Start menu or Add or Remove programs, but you can create a web shortcut on the desktop for easy access.	Traditional installation. The application appears in Start menu and Add or Remove programs.
Package size	~220MB with 325 files	~220MB with 325 files
Requires local administrator	No	No for per-user installs. Yes for per-machine installs.
Upgrades	Auto-upgrades on launch.	Manual upgrade with installer file.
Use multiple versions on the same machine	No; possible only if the other version is a traditionalinstall.	Yes
Connect to different servers from a single installed instance	No	Yes