App-V: Advanced Techniques and Troubleshooting Training Course

Introduction

Overview of sequencing

Sequencing methods used 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
• Integrating 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
• Customisation and management of App-V packages

Comparing VFS to PVAD

• Use of the Primary Virtual Application Directory (PVAD) in sequencing
• Differences between VFS and PVAD in a virtual environment
• How PVAD can be accessed even when hidden from view

Deploying and Testing PowerShell

• Downloading and installing App-V server components
• Procedures followed during PowerShell deployment
• Common steps taken to test the deployed PowerShell environment

Understanding Run-Virtual in App-V

• Addition of a sub-key to run-virtual
• Acquisition of the AppvClientPackage PowerShell cmdlet
• Use of the /appvpid:<PID> command line parameter
• Utilising the /appvve:<GUID> parameter

Patches and Updates in App-V

• Description of patches and updates
• Understanding Hotfix 8 for App-V 5.1
• How Hotfix 8 is used for update purposes

Use of Scripts in App-V

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

Automating Conversion to App-V

• Consideration of the time required for conversion
• Importance of the costs incurred
• Techniques that can be used for future conversions

Accelerators in App-V Packages

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

Dynamic Configuration

• Configuring user files
• Configuring deployment files

Advanced Connection Groups

• Function of the configuration group file and its location
• Layout of the connection group file
• Configuration of packages within a connection group
• Virtually supported connection groups

Advanced Client Integration

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

Troubleshooting App-V

• Avoiding rabbit holes
• Combining different areas of knowledge: foundational, operational, and contextual
• Using Process Monitor for troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting the App-V client
• Troubleshooting the OSD file

Client Debugging

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

Package Optimisers in App-V

• Understanding package optimisation
• Actions taken to achieve space optimisation
• Actions taken to achieve performance optimisation

Best Practices

Summary and Conclusion