Microsoft Course 7197APPV - Installing and managing Microsoft Application Virtualization, APP-V — A 3-Day Course
Course Synopsis
This customized three-day instructor-led course based on the M7197 will enable attendees to gain an insight in to all of the tools available in Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP). The course will start with an overview of all of the MDOP 2008R2 components. The course will then go on to focus on the installation and management of a Microsoft Application Virtualization (APP-V) environment using the 4.5 version of APP-V (Formally known as SoftGrid).
Course Objectives
After completing this course, students will walk away with a deep understanding of the Application Virtualization environment and be able to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot the components. Students will also be aware of the other components of MDOP and understand their position in the desktop management process.
Intended Audience
The primary audience is IT Professionals focusing on desktop configuration, which could include Network Administrators, SMS Administrators, Field Consultants, Technical Business Consultants, and any other technical worker that is responsible for the types of tasks that can be automated or improved through the Application Virtualisation.
Course Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
- Active Directory knowledge and concepts including Group Policy
- Windows Server 2003 knowledge and experience
- Fundamental knowledge of SQL Server 2005
- Fundamental knowledge of Windows Terminal Services
- Fundamental knowledge of System Management Server 2003
- Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Operations Manager
- Experience managing Windows desktops in an Enterprise environment
Publicly scheduled dates, locations, and prices
London — £995 (+VAT)
- 9–11 Aug 2010
- 8–10 Nov 2010
- 7–9 Feb 2011
Manchester — £995 (+VAT)
- 25–27 Oct 2010
- 21–23 Feb 2011
- 20–22 Jun 2011
Outline Course Contents
Optimizing Windows Desktop Management in the Enterprise
- Desktop Management in the Enterprise
- Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack Overview
Introduction to the Microsoft Application Virtualization Management System
- Application Management Lifecycle
- Benefits of Application Virtualization
- Microsoft Application Virtualization Management Overview
- Lab : Examining Application Virtualization Basics
Application Virtualization Management Architecture
- Elements of Application Virtualization
- Requirements and Interaction of Application Virtualization Components
- Requirements and Interactions of the Application Virtualization Streaming Server
- Lab : Using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Streaming Server
Planning and Deploying the Application Virtualization Management System
- Planning the Supporting Infrastructure
- Planning Deployment Scenarios
- Overview of the Server Installation Process
- Lab : Installing the Application Virtualization Management Server
Planning and Installing the Application Virtualization Client
- Planning the Application Virtualization Client Deployment
- Installing and Configuring the Application Virtualization Client
- Managing Client Configuration Features
- Lab : Deploying the Application Virtualization Client in Standalone Mode
- Lab : Deploying the Application Virtualization Client
- Lab : Managing Client Configuration Features
Administering the Application Virtualization Management Server
- Overview of the Application Virtualization Management Console
- Publishing Applications into the Application Virtualization Environment
- Modifying Published Applications and Configuring Version Upgrades
- Lab : Publishing Applications into the Application Virtualization Environment
- Lab : Configuring Active Upgrades for Published Applications
Advanced Application Virtualization Administration Tasks
- Creating and Configuring Provider Policies
- Enforcing License Compliance
- Managing Server Groups and Server Objects
- Lab : Implementing License Enforcement
Planning and Deploying the Application Virtualization Sequencer
- Overview of the Application Virtualization Sequencer
- Planning the Sequencer Environment
- Installing and Configuring the Application Virtualization Sequencer
- Sequencing Applications for Virtualization
- Lab : Installing the Application Virtualization Sequencer
- Lab : Sequencing Applications for Virtualization
Advanced Sequencing
- Upgrading Existing Packages
- Advanced Package Options
- Hard-coded Applications
- Sequencing a Web-based Application
- Standalone Packages
- Lab : Advanced Sequencing
