App-V: Advanced Techniques and Troubleshooting Training Course

Introduction

Overview of Sequencing

Sequencing Methods in App-V

• Sequencing a web-based application
• Creating a Virtual Environment for the application
• Sequencing an application with hardcoded 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 registry key
• Merging with a local registry 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
• Customizing and managing App-V packages

Comparing VFS to PVAD

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

Deploying and Testing PowerShell

• Downloading and installing App-V server components
• Procedures for deploying PowerShell
• Common steps for testing the deployed PowerShell

Understanding Run-Virtual in App-V

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

Patches and Updates in App-V

• Description of patches and updates
• Understanding Hot-fix 8 for App-V 5.1
• Using Hot-fix 8 for update purposes

Scripting in App-V

• Details on the Script-Launcher
• Issues associated with App-V scripting solutions
• Installing a Script-Launcher supporting environment
• Overview of different types of scripts

Automating Conversion to App-V

• Consideration of conversion time
• Importance of incurred costs
• Techniques for future conversions

Package Accelerators in App-V

• Definition of package accelerators
• Steps for 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
• Layout of the connection group file
• Configuring packages within a connection group
• Virtually supported connection groups

Advanced Client Integration

• Definition 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 unproductive troubleshooting paths
• Integrating foundational, operational, and contextual knowledge
• Using Process Monitor for troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting the App-V client
• Troubleshooting the OSD file

Client Debugging

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

Package Optimizers in App-V

• Understanding package optimization
• Strategies for space optimization
• Strategies for performance optimization

Best Practices

Summary and Conclusion