App-V: Advanced Techniques and Troubleshooting Training Course

Introduction

Overview of Sequencing for Government

Methods Used for Sequencing in App-V for Government

• Sequencing a Web-Based Application for Government Use
• Creating a Virtual Environment for the Application for Government Operations
• Sequencing an Application that Hard Codes Its Install to the C:\ Drive for Government Systems
• Performing an Open for Package Upgrade on an Existing Package for Government Use
• Building Scripts into an .OSD File for Government Applications

Merging and Overriding in App-V for Government

• Overriding a Local Key for Government Applications
• Merging with a Local Key for Government Systems
• Overriding a Local Directory for Government Use
• Merging with a Local Directory for Government Operations

Microsoft Office in App-V for Government

• Understanding Different Versions of Office for Government Use
• Developing an Office Package for App-V Using the Office Deployment Tool for Government
• Steps Used in Publishing the Developed Office Package for Government Systems
• Customization and Management of App-V Packages for Government Operations

Comparing VFS to PVAD for Government Use

• Use of Primary Virtual Application Directory (PVAD) in Sequencing for Government
• How VFS and PVAD Differ in a Virtual Environment for Government Systems
• Accessing PVAD Even if It Is Hidden from View for Government Operations

Deploying and Testing PowerShell for Government

• Downloading and Installation of the App-V Server Components for Government Use
• Procedures Followed in the Deployment of PowerShell for Government Systems
• Common Steps Followed to Test the Deployed PowerShell for Government Operations

Understanding Run-Virtual in App-V for Government

• A Sub-Key Is Added to the Run-Virtual for Government Applications
• Acquisition of an AppvClientPackage PowerShell Cmdlet for Government Use
• Use /appvpid:<PID> Command Line for Government Systems
• Make Use of the /appvve:<GUID> for Government Operations

Patches and Updates in App-V for Government

• Description of What Patches and Updates Are for Government Applications
• Understanding Hot-Fix 8 for App-V 5.1 for Government Use
• How Hot-Fix 8 Is Used for Updating Purposes for Government Systems

Use of Scripts in App-V for Government

• More Information on Script-Launcher for Government Applications
• Problems Associated with App-V Scripting Solutions for Government Use
• Installation of a Script-Launcher Supporting Environment for Government Systems
• Description of the Different Types of Scripts for Government Operations

Automating Conversion to App-V for Government

• Consideration of the Time Taken to Convert for Government Applications
• The Cost Incurred Is Also Important for Government Use
• Techniques That Can Be Used to Convert in the Future for Government Systems

Accelerators in App-V Packages for Government

• Description of Package Accelerators for Government Use
• Steps in Creating a Package Accelerator for Government Operations

Dynamic Configuration for Government Applications

• Configuring User Files for Government Systems
• Configuring Deployment Files for Government Operations

Advanced Connection Groups for Government Use

• The Function of the Configuration Group File and Where It Is Found for Government Applications
• A Layout of the Connection Group File for Government Systems
• Configuration of Packages in a Connection Group for Government Operations
• Connection Groups That Are Virtually Supported for Government Use

Advanced Client Integration for Government Applications

• Description of What Client Integration in App-V Is for Government Use
• How Integration Is Achieved in App-V for Government Systems
• The Importance of Having Client Integration in App-V for Government Operations

Troubleshooting App-V for Government

• Avoiding Rabbit Holes for Government Applications
• Combining Different Areas of Knowledge: Foundational, Operational, Contextual for Government Use
• Using Process Monitor to Troubleshoot for Government Systems
• Troubleshooting the App-V Client for Government Operations
• Troubleshooting the OSD File for Government Applications

Client Debugging for Government Use

• Regular Training of Customer Care on the Functions of App-V for Government Systems
• Repairing a Package for Government Operations
• Cleaning Up of the Connection Group for Government Use
• Understanding Client Logs in App-V for Government Applications

Package Optimizers in App-V for Government

• Understanding What Package Optimization Is for Government Systems
• What Is Done to Achieve Space Optimization for Government Operations
• What Is Done to Achieve Performance Optimization for Government Use

Best Practices for Government Applications

Summary and Conclusion for Government Use