Microsoft Application Virtualization App V

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Applies to: Windows 10, version 1607

Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) for Windows 10 delivers Win32 applications to users as virtual applications. Virtual applications are installed on centrally managed servers and delivered to users as a service in real time and on an as-needed basis. Users launch virtual applications from familiar access points and interact with them as if they were installed locally.

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With the release of Windows 10, version 1607, App-V is included with the Windows 10 for Enterprise edition. If you're new to Windows 10 and App-V, you’ll need to download, activate, and install server- and client-side components to start delivering virtual applications to users. To learn what you need to know before getting started with App-V, see the Application Virtualization (App-V) overview.

Sep 27, 2018  Application Virtualization (App-V) for Windows 10 overview.; 2 minutes to read +3; In this article. Applies to: Windows 10, version 1607. The topics in this section provide information and instructions to help you administer App-V and its components. App-V: Microsoft Application Virtualization. To understand how an App-V application works, consider the example of a common software as shown in Figure 1: Figure 1 - Example of typical application When a program is installed it creates some services, configuration.

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If you’re already using App-V, performing an in-place upgrade to Windows 10 on user devices automatically installs the App-V client and migrates users’ App-V applications and settings. For more information about how to configure an existing App-V installation after upgrading user devices to Windows 10, see Upgrading to App-V for Windows 10 from an existing installation.

Important

You can upgrade your existing App-V installation to App-V for Windows from App-V versions 5.0 SP2 and higher only. If you are using an earlier version of App-V, you’ll need to upgrade your existing App-V installation to App-V 5.0 SP2 before upgrading to App-V for Windows.

To learn more about previous versions of App-V, see MDOP information experience.

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Getting started with App-V for Windows 10 (new installations)

To start using App-V to deliver virtual applications to users, you’ll need to download, enable, and install server- and client-side components. The following table describes the App-V for Windows 10 components, what they do, and where to find them.

ComponentWhat it doesWhere to find it
App-V server componentsApp-V offers five server components that work together to allow you to host and publish virtual applications, generate usage reports, and manage your App-V environment. For more details, see Deploying the App-V Server.
If you're already using App-V 5.x, you don't need to redeploy the App-V server components, as they haven't changed since App-V 5.0's release.
The App-V server components are included in the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) 2015 ISO package that can be downloaded from the following locations:
If you have a Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) subscription, use the MSDN (Microsoft Developer Network) subscriptions site to download the MDOP ISO package.
If you're using Windows 10 for Enterprise or Education, download it from the Volume Licensing Service Center.
See Deploying the App-V Server for more information about installing and using the server components.
App-V client and App-V Remote Desktop Services (RDS) clientThe App-V client is the component that runs virtualized applications on user devices, allowing users to interact with icons and file names to start virtualized applications.The App-V client is automatically installed with Windows 10, version 1607.
To learn how to enable the client, see Enable the App-V desktop client.
App-V sequencerUse the App-V sequencer to convert Win32 applications into virtual packages for deployment to user devices. Devices must run the App-V client to allow users to interact with virtual applications.Installed with the Windows Assessment and Deployment kit (ADK) for Windows 10, version 1607.

For more information about these components, see High Level Architecture for App-V.

If you're new to App-V, it's a good idea to read the documentation thoroughly. Before deploying App-V in a production environment, you can ensure installation goes smoothly by validating your deployment plan in a test network environment. You might also consider taking a class about relevant technologies. To get started, see the Microsoft Training Overview.

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Getting started with App-V

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What's new in App-V provides a high-level overview of App-V and how it can be used in your organization.

Evaluating App-V provides information about how you can best evaluate App-V for use in your organization.

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High Level Architecture for App-V provides a description of the App-V features and how they work together.

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