App-V: Advanced Techniques and Troubleshooting Training Course

Introduction

Overview of sequencing

Methods used for sequencing in App-V

• Sequencing a web-based application
• Creating a Virtual Environment for the application
• Sequencing an application that hard codes its installation to the C:\ drive
• Performing an Open for Package Upgrade on an existing package
• Building scripts into an .OSD file

Merging and Overriding

• Overriding a local key
• Merging with a local key
• Overriding a local directory
• Merging with a local directory

Microsoft Office in App-V

• Understanding different versions of Office
• Developing an Office package for App-V using the Office Deployment Tool
• Steps involved in publishing the developed Office package
• Customization and management of App-V packages

Comparing VFS to PVAD

• Use of the Primary Virtual Application Directory (PVAD) in sequencing
• How VFS and PVAD differ in a virtual environment
• Accessing PVAD even when it is hidden from view

Deploying and Testing PowerShell

• Downloading and installing the App-V server components
• Procedures followed in the deployment of PowerShell
• Common steps for testing the deployed PowerShell

Understanding Run-Virtual in App-V

• Adding a sub-key to run-virtual
• Acquiring the AppvClientPackage PowerShell cmdlet
• Using the /appvpid:<PID> command line
• Utilizing the /appvve:<GUID> option

Patch and Updates in App-V

• Description of patches and updates
• Understanding Hot-fix 8 for App-V 5.1
• How Hot-fix 8 is used for updating purposes

Use of Scripts in App-V

• More information on script-launcher
• Problems associated with the App-V scripting solution
• Installation of a script-launcher supporting environment
• Description of the different types of scripts

Automating Conversion to App-V

• Considering the time taken to convert
• Recognizing the importance of incurred costs
• Techniques that can be used for future conversions

Accelerators in App-V packages

• Description of package accelerators
• Steps in creating a package accelerator

Dynamic Configuration

• Configuring user files
• Configuring deployment files

Advanced Connection Groups

• The function of the configuration group file and its location
• A layout of the connection group file
• Configuration of packages in a connection group
• Connection groups that are virtually supported

Advanced Client Integration

• Description of client integration in App-V
• How integration is achieved in App-V
• The importance of having client integration in App-V

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

Client Debugging

• Regular training of customer care on App-V functions
• Repairing a package
• Cleaning up the connection group
• Understanding client logs in App-V

Package Optimizers in App-V

• Understanding what package optimization is
• What is done to achieve space optimization
• What is done to achieve performance optimization

Best Practices

Summary and Conclusion