Course Outline
Introduction to Microsoft App-V for Government
- Why virtualize your Windows applications?
Overview of App-V's Application Virtualization Architecture
- How application virtualization works
- The role of the client
- The role of the Sequencer
- The App-V Package
Planning Your Virtualization Infrastructure for Government
- Planning the App-V supporting infrastructure
- Overview of various deployment scenarios
- Installing and configuring the App-V server
Installing and Configuring the Application Virtualization Sequencer for Government
- Overview of the application virtualization sequencer
- Planning the sequencer environment
- Classifying applications for sequencing
- Understanding the sequencing limitations
- Sequencing your first application
- Using the sequencer-generated MSI file to deploy offline
Using the App-V Package Accelerator for Government
- Overview of package accelerator
- Creating a package accelerator using PowerShell
- Creating a package using a package accelerator
Upgrading Your App-V Application Package for Government
- Updating a package to replace an existing one
- Updating a package for deployment with the existing package
- Updating a package with PowerShell
- Sequencing for connection groups (plug-ins and middleware)
- Using the App-V package converter (4.6 to 5.x)
- Dynamic configuration and targeted scripting
Advanced App-V Sequencing Techniques for Government
- Sequencing a web-based application
- Creating a Virtual Environment for the application
- Sequencing an application that hard codes its install to the C:\ drive
- Performing an Open for Package Upgrade on an existing package
- Building scripts into an .OSD file
Application Virtualization Management Server Administration for Government
- Application Virtualization Management Console Overview
- Publishing applications into the Application Virtualization Environment
- Modifying published applications & configuring version upgrades
- Performing management tasks
- Planning & installing the Microsoft Application Virtualization Client
- Planning the deployment of Application Virtualization Client
- Installing & Configuring the App-V client
- Managing the client configuration features using PowerShell
Troubleshooting App-V for Government
- Avoiding rabbit holes
- Combining different areas of knowledge: foundational, operational, contextual
- Using Process Monitor to troubleshoot
- Troubleshooting the App-V client
- Troubleshooting the OSD file
- Advanced troubleshooting
Microsoft App-V Best Practices for Government
- Verifying the configuration settings of an App-V Server 5.0 instance
- Using Practice Analyzer as a diagnostic tool
- Understanding the program
- Items to document
- Components, update requirements, post-installation configuration steps, user behavior, workarounds
Application Deployment with SCCM via HTTP for Government
Application Deployment with RESWorkspace Manager for Government
Closing Remarks
Requirements
- Proficiency with Active Directory.
- Experience using Windows Server.
- Fundamental understanding of SQL Server.
- Fundamental understanding of Windows Terminal Services.
- Fundamental understanding of System Center Configuration Manager.
- Experience or interest in managing Windows desktops in an enterprise environment for government.
Audience
- IT professionals responsible for managing desktop configurations and deployments in a public sector setting.
- IT professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in virtualization for government operations.
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Trainer was very knowledgable, was very helpful.
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Comprehensive - covered everything we were interested in. Able to work through examples.
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