Version Numbers and MSI Upgrades; A Best Practice

As a matter of best practices, we have a standard way to increment version numbers and codes based on the extent of the upgrade. I thought this might be useful to others in the community who are faced with similar challanges. As always, these worked for us but your mileage may vary.

Small Update

• Package Code - change
• Product Version - don't change
• Product Code - don't change
• Upgrade Code - don't change

Minor Update

• Package Code - change
• Product Version - change
• Product Code - don't change
• Upgrade Code - don't change

Major Upgrade

• Package Code - change
• Product Version - change
• Product Code - change
• Upgrade Code - don't change