VIR304 - How to Create App-V Packages More Efficiently With the New App-V 4.6 SP1 SequencerChris GreenProgram ManagerMicrosoft Corporation

Session Objectives and Takeaways

New features in 4.6 SP1 SequencerHow to save time Sequencing Guidance and best practices

Session Overview

• Leveraging Sequencer Diagnostics• DemoDiagnostics

• Linking Packages with Dynamic Suite Composition

• DemoEase of use

• Package Accelerators• Demo

Predictability

• 4.6 SP1 Sequencer feature listAutomation

Leveraging Sequencer DiagnosticsEfficient sequencing and effective troubleshooting

Sequencing GuidelinesGood candidates for virtualization

Almost all applications are good candidates!

Sequencing GuidelinesCandidates needing assistance to virtualize

Follow sequencing best practices

Deploy at runtime or in image

Use DSC to add plug-ins

Interface with systemDevice driversSystem software

Use non-virtualized extensibility pointsShell extensionsApp or system plug-ins

Embed state or dependenciesCustom configuration

demo

Detecting Sequencing Issues

Prepare Computer report

Pending rebootsVM not revertedServices (Defender, Indexing, Defrag, SMS)Applications

Installation reportExcluded filesDriversCOM+System differencesSxS ConflictsShell Extensions

report.xml

Linking Packages with Dynamic Suite Composition

Dynamic Suite CompositionIncreased flexibility managing applications

BenefitsIndependent ServicingIndependent Deployment

Target ScenariosPlug-ins, Middleware, Shared Components“Small” Dependent Applications

FeaturesMultiple Packages in Same Virtual Environment

demo

Dynamic Suite CompositionWorkflow for plug-ins

Package files

Primaryapplication

Sequence primary app Revert VM Sequence

plug-inLink

dependencies

Package files

Plug-in (secondary)application

Expand primary app

Dynamic Suite CompositionWorkflow for middleware and frameworks

Package files

Middleware (secondary) application

Sequence middleware app Revert VM Sequence

primary appLink

dependencies

Package files

Primaryapplication

Expand middleware app

Package Accelerators

Quickly converting complex applications into App-V packages

demo

Applying a Package Accelerator

.MSI

.ZIP

.CAB Files/folders

Install Media

Package Accelerator

.OSD FileSystem.xml

.SPRJ Header.xml

.manifest Environment.xmlIngredients files Optimization.xml

Security.xml

App-V Package

.OSD .MSI

.SPRJ Report.xml

.manifest .ICO

.SFT App-V Sequencer

Using Package AcceleratorsThe key activities of producing a package

Procure Package Accelerator

Follow Guidance

Convert into Package

Configure Package (opt)

BenefitsWhy Package Accelerators save time

No monitoring stepsNo recipe stepsReduced testing

Application FilesSpecifying where the Sequencer will find application files

Install media

No monitoringSequencer will extract application files from original installation media

.CAB

.ZIP

.MSIStand-alone files/directories

.EXEs need to be expanded

Local installation files

No monitoringSequencer will locate files from locally installed application

Install application to default location (C:\Program Files\...)

Common Questions

Will Microsoft be releasing Package Accelerators?Yes

Can I create my own Package Accelerators?Yes

When will the 4.6 SP1 Sequencer be available?First quarter of Calendar 2011 (MDOP 2011)

Introducing App-V 4.6 SP1

•Simplified packaging experience•Actionable diagnostic messages•Step-by-step guidance for common tasksEasy•Convert applications directly to App-V with ISV or Community-provided Package Accelerators•Reuse common settings and configurations with Templates•Reduce/Eliminate the App-V packaging learning curve

Fast

•App-V packaging is a consistent, reproducible process•Built-in best practices•Improved command-line scripting

Predictable

Related ContentBreakout Sessions/Chalk Talks/Hands-on Labs

Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30OFS301-IS – Demystifying the Deployment of App-V 4.6 and Office 2010: A Guided Tour

Thursday 10:30 – 11:30 VIR304-IS – Microsoft App-V Top Customer Scenarios

VIR04-HOL - Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6 Service Pack 1 Sequencer Technology Preview

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