App-V, Configuration Manager, and You

Douglas HenryPractice Lead, ServicesSoftware Logic

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Agenda

What is App-V?

What Tools, Setup, and Process is required?

How can you get started?

APPLICATION VIRTUALIZATION

The basics

Introduction to App-V• Leverages a client that is deployed to a

workstation OSE• Virtual, not actually installed• Decreases required time for deployment

and testing• Can use native infrastructure or

Configuration Manager 2012

The Process

1. Target an application2. Sequence the application3. Deploy the application4. Publish the application for use

Key Terms• Sequencing• Distribution• Deployment• Publishing

• App-V Sequencer• CM Site Server• CM Distribution

Point• CM/App-V Clients

Benefits of Integration

• Single Infrastructure• Scalability• Explicit targeting and scheduling

DEMONSTRATION

Sequencing an Application

DEMONSTRATION

Software Library | Deploying OS

Next Steps• Deploy– MDOP– App-V Sequencer– App-V Client– CM Packages

• Research– Scenarios and

Infrastructure• Local/Streaming

– Deployment Types– Targets –

Workstation, VDI, Remote App

Helpful Links• Microsoft App-V (for Decision Makers):

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enterprise/products-and-technologies/mdop/app-v.aspx

• Microsoft App-V (for Techies): http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/appvirtualization/bb508934.aspx

• The White Paper Used: http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/5/A/15AD0DD6-40A8-49E3-86D6-C21E5D0BC7F8/App-V%20and%20ConfigMgr%202012%20White%20Paper.pdf

THANKS!Questions, Comments, and Review