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Oct 02, 2019 Application Virtualization (App-V) Hi everyone, I am trying to virtualize Nicelabel 2019 Powerform Suite 3. Everything is fine except that the 2 services that are installed during the installation process are not. With App-V, it is possible to download a small seed installer, and the technology will stream down the rest of the installation, while actually allowing the user to start using the application. Microsoft acquired the App-V technology from Softricity in 2006, and it was known as SoftGrid at the time. Jan 25, 2013 Microsoft Application Virtualization (also known as App-V; formerly Softricity SoftGrid) is an application virtualization and application streaming solution from Microsoft. It was acquired by Microsoft during the acquisition of Boston, Massachusetts-based.
Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) can make applications available to end user computers without having to install the applications directly on those computers. This is made possible through a process known as sequencing the application, which enables each application to run in its own self-contained virtual environment on the client computer. The sequenced applications are isolated from each other. This eliminates application conflicts, but the applications can still interact with the client computer.
The App-V client is the feature that lets the end user interact with the applications after they have been published to the computer. The client manages the virtual environment in which the virtualized applications run on each computer. After the client has been installed on a computer, the applications must be made available to the computer through a process known as publishing, which enables the end user to run the virtual applications. The publishing process copies the virtual application icons and shortcuts to the computer—typically on the Windows desktop or on the Start menu—and also copies the package definition and file type association information to the computer. Publishing also makes the application package content available to the end user’s computer.
The virtual application package content can be copied onto one or more Application Virtualization servers so that it can be streamed down to the clients on demand and cached locally. File servers and Web servers can also be used as streaming servers, or the content can be copied directly to the end user’s computer—for example, if you are using an electronic software distribution system, such as Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007. In a multi-server implementation, maintaining the package content and keeping it up to date on all the streaming servers requires a comprehensive package management solution. Depending on the size of your organization, you might need to have many virtual applications available to end users located all over the world. Managing the packages to ensure that the appropriate applications are available to all users where and when they need access to them is therefore an important requirement.
Microsoft Application Virtualization System Features
The following table describes the primary features of the Microsoft Application Virtualization Management System.
| Feature | Function | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
Microsoft Application Virtualization Management Server | Responsible for streaming the package content and publishing the shortcuts and file type associations to the Application Virtualization client. | The Application Virtualization Management Server supports active upgrade, License Management, and a database that can be used for reporting. |
Content folder | Indicates the location of the Application Virtualization packages for streaming. | This folder can be located on a share on or off the Application Virtualization Management Server. |
Microsoft Application Virtualization Management Console | This console is an MMC 3.0 snap-in management tool used for Microsoft Application Virtualization Server administration. | This tool can be installed on the Microsoft Application Virtualization server or located on a separate workstation that has Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 3.0 and Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 installed. |
Microsoft Application Virtualization Management Web Service | Responsible for communicating any read and write requests to the Application Virtualization data store. | The Management Web Service can be installed on the Microsoft Application Virtualization Management server or on a separate computer that has Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) installed. |
Microsoft Application Virtualization Data Store | The App-V SQL Server database responsible for storing all information related to the Application Virtualization infrastructure. | This information includes all application records, application assignments, and which groups have responsibility for managing the Application Virtualization environment. |
Microsoft Application Virtualization Streaming Server | Responsible for hosting the Application Virtualization packages for streaming to clients in a branch office, where the link back to the Application Virtualization Management Server is considered a wide area networks (WAN) connection. | This server contains streaming functionality only and provides neither the Application Virtualization Management Console nor the Application Virtualization Management Web Service. |
Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer | The sequencer is used to monitor and capture the installation of applications to create virtual application packages. | The output consists of the application’s icons, an .osd file that contains package definition information, a package manifest file, and the .sft file that contains the application program’s content files. |
Microsoft Application Virtualization Client | The Application Virtualization Desktop Client and the Application Virtualization Client for Remote Desktop Services provide and manage the virtual environment for the virtualized applications. | The Microsoft Application Virtualization client manages the package streaming into cache, publishing refresh, transport, and all interaction with the Application Virtualization servers. |
Applies to: Windows 10, version 1607
Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) for Windows 10 delivers Win32 applications to users as virtual applications. Virtual applications are installed on centrally managed servers and delivered to users as a service in real time and on an as-needed basis. Users launch virtual applications from familiar access points and interact with them as if they were installed locally.
Microsoft Application Virtualization (app-v) Client
With the release of Windows 10, version 1607, App-V is included with the Windows 10 for Enterprise edition. If you're new to Windows 10 and App-V, you’ll need to download, activate, and install server- and client-side components to start delivering virtual applications to users. To learn what you need to know before getting started with App-V, see the Application Virtualization (App-V) overview.
If you’re already using App-V, performing an in-place upgrade to Windows 10 on user devices automatically installs the App-V client and migrates users’ App-V applications and settings. For more information about how to configure an existing App-V installation after upgrading user devices to Windows 10, see Upgrading to App-V for Windows 10 from an existing installation.
Important
You can upgrade your existing App-V installation to App-V for Windows from App-V versions 5.0 SP2 and higher only. If you are using an earlier version of App-V, you’ll need to upgrade your existing App-V installation to App-V 5.0 SP2 before upgrading to App-V for Windows.
To learn more about previous versions of App-V, see MDOP information experience.
Getting started with App-V for Windows 10 (new installations)
To start using App-V to deliver virtual applications to users, you’ll need to download, enable, and install server- and client-side components. The following table describes the App-V for Windows 10 components, what they do, and where to find them.
Microsoft Application Virtualization (app-v) 5.0 Sequencer Download
| Component | What it does | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| App-V server components | App-V offers five server components that work together to allow you to host and publish virtual applications, generate usage reports, and manage your App-V environment. For more details, see Deploying the App-V Server. If you're already using App-V 5.x, you don't need to redeploy the App-V server components, as they haven't changed since App-V 5.0's release. | The App-V server components are included in the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) 2015 ISO package that can be downloaded from the following locations: If you have a Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) subscription, use the MSDN (Microsoft Developer Network) subscriptions site to download the MDOP ISO package. If you're using Windows 10 for Enterprise or Education, download it from the Volume Licensing Service Center. See Deploying the App-V Server for more information about installing and using the server components. |
| App-V client and App-V Remote Desktop Services (RDS) client | The App-V client is the component that runs virtualized applications on user devices, allowing users to interact with icons and file names to start virtualized applications. | The App-V client is automatically installed with Windows 10, version 1607. To learn how to enable the client, see Enable the App-V desktop client. |
| App-V sequencer | Use the App-V sequencer to convert Win32 applications into virtual packages for deployment to user devices. Devices must run the App-V client to allow users to interact with virtual applications. | Installed with the Windows Assessment and Deployment kit (ADK) for Windows 10, version 1607. |
For more information about these components, see High Level Architecture for App-V.
If you're new to App-V, it's a good idea to read the documentation thoroughly. Before deploying App-V in a production environment, you can ensure installation goes smoothly by validating your deployment plan in a test network environment. You might also consider taking a class about relevant technologies. To get started, see the Microsoft Training Overview.
Getting started with App-V
Microsoft Application Virtualization (app-v) Windows 10
What's new in App-V provides a high-level overview of App-V and how it can be used in your organization.
Evaluating App-V provides information about how you can best evaluate App-V for use in your organization.
High Level Architecture for App-V provides a description of the App-V features and how they work together.