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 install 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 Office Deployment Tool
Steps used in publishing the developed Office package
Customization and management of the App-V packages

Comparing VFS to PVAD
Use of Primary Virtual Application Directory (PVAD) in sequencing
How VFS and PVAD are different in a virtual environment
How PVAD can be accessed even if it hidden from view

Deploying and Testing Power-Shell
Downloading and installation of the App-v server components
Procedures that are followed in the deployment of the power-shell
Common steps followed to test the deployed power-shell

Understanding Run-Virtual in App-V
A sub-key is added to the run-virtual
Acquisition of an AppvClientPackage Power-Shell cmdlet
Use /appvpid:<PID> command line
Make use of the /appvve:<GUID>

Patch and Updates in App-V
Description of what patches and updates are
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 app-v scripting solution
Installation of a script- launcher supporting environment
Description of the different types of scripts

Automating conversion to App-V
Amount of time taken to convert should be considered
The cost that is incurred is of importance also
Techniques that can be used to convert in the future

Accelerators in App- V packages
Description of package accelerators
Steps in creating a package accelerator

Dynamic Configuration
Configuring the user files
Configuring the deployment files

Advanced Connection Groups
The function of the configuration group file and where it is found
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 what client integration in App-V is
How integration is achieved in the App- V
The importance of having the 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 the customer care on the functions of the App-V
Repairing a package
Cleaning up of the connection group
Understanding the client logs in the App- V

Package Optimisers in App- V
Understanding what package optimisation is
What is done to achieve space optimisation
What is done to achieve performance optimisation

Best Practices

Summary and Conclusion