Microsoft App-V: Implementing Enterprise Desktop Virtualization ( appv | 28 hours )

• Knowledge of Active Directory.
• Experience with Windows Server.
• Basic knowledge of SQL Server.
• Basic knowledge of Windows Terminal Services.
• Basic knowledge of System Center Configuration Manager.
• Experience or interest in managing Windows desktops in an Enterprise environment.

Audience

• IT Professionals in charge of managing desktop configurations and deployments
• IT professionals wishing to expand their knowledge and skills in virtualization

Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) allows for the creation of applications that run as centrally managed services. App-V applications have the benefit of never needing to be installed directly on the end user's computer and never conflicting with other applications.

In this instructor-led, live training, we introduce the architecture, components and processes behind application virtualization and walk participants step-by-step through the deployment of App-V and App-V applications in a live lab environment. By the end of the course, participants will have knowledge and hands-on practice needed to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot App-V as well as create, package and deploy their own App-V applications.

Format of the course

Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

Notes:

• This course covers version 5.1 of App-V. For training on a different version, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Microsoft App-V

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Overview of package accelerator
• Creating a package accelerator using PowerShell
• Creating a package using a package accelerator

Upgrading Your App-V Application Package

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

Application Deployment with RESWorkspace Manager

Closing Remarks