diff --git a/windows/plan/compatibility-monitor-users-guide.md b/windows/plan/compatibility-monitor-users-guide.md index 9a72ed30d3..51f3f35e21 100644 --- a/windows/plan/compatibility-monitor-users-guide.md +++ b/windows/plan/compatibility-monitor-users-guide.md @@ -1,72 +1,5 @@ --- title: Compatibility Monitor User's Guide (Windows 10) description: Compatibility Monitor is a tool in the runtime analysis package that you can use to monitor applications for compatibility issues. You can also use the Compatibility Monitor tool to submit compatibility feedback. -ms.assetid: 67d6eff0-1576-44bd-99b4-a3ffa5e205ac -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.pagetype: appcompat -ms.sitesec: library -author: TrudyHa ---- - -# Compatibility Monitor User's Guide - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -Compatibility Monitor is a tool in the runtime analysis package that you can use to monitor applications for compatibility issues. You can also use the Compatibility Monitor tool to submit compatibility feedback. - -## In this section - - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TopicDescription

[Using Compatibility Monitor to Send Feedback](using-compatibility-monitor-to-send-feedback.md)

The Microsoft Compatibility Monitor tool is installed as part of the runtime-analysis package. From the computers in your test environment, you can use Compatibility Monitor to submit compatibility information to the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) database for your organization.

[Common Compatibility Issues](common-compatibility-issues.md)

Compatibility issues tend to occur with the following technologies:

- -  - -## Related topics - - -[Deciding Which Applications to Test](deciding-which-applications-to-test.md) - -[Creating an Enterprise Environment for Compatibility Testing](creating-an-enterprise-environment-for-compatibility-testing.md) - -[Creating a Runtime-Analysis Package](creating-a-runtime-analysis-package.md) - -[Deploying a Runtime-Analysis Package](deploying-a-runtime-analysis-package.md) - -  - -  - - - - - +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md +--- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/plan/creating-a-runtime-analysis-package.md b/windows/plan/creating-a-runtime-analysis-package.md index 04411a5fa7..7eed446e0d 100644 --- a/windows/plan/creating-a-runtime-analysis-package.md +++ b/windows/plan/creating-a-runtime-analysis-package.md @@ -1,59 +1,8 @@ --- title: Creating a Runtime-Analysis Package (Windows 10) description: In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can create runtime-analysis packages, which you can then deploy to computers for compatibility testing in your test environment. -ms.assetid: 3c703ebe-46b3-4dcd-b355-b28344bc159b -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.pagetype: appcompat -ms.sitesec: library -author: TrudyHa +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md --- - -# Creating a Runtime-Analysis Package - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -In Application Compatibility Manager (ACM), you can create runtime-analysis packages, which you can then deploy to computers for compatibility testing in your test environment. - -**To create a runtime-analysis package** - -1. In ACM, click **Collect** to open the Collect screen. - -2. On the **File** menu, click **New**. - -3. Click **Runtime application testing**. - -4. Provide the information that is requested for the package, and then click **Create**. - -5. Navigate to the location where you want to save the Windows installer (.msi) file for the package. - - This .msi file is the file that you can use to install the runtime-analysis package on each computer in your test environment. - -6. Type a file name for the .msi file, and then click **Save**. - -7. Click **Finish**. - -## Related topics - - -[Deciding Which Applications to Test](deciding-which-applications-to-test.md) - -[Creating an Enterprise Environment for Compatibility Testing](creating-an-enterprise-environment-for-compatibility-testing.md) - -[Deploying a Runtime-Analysis Package](deploying-a-runtime-analysis-package.md) - -[Compatibility Monitor User's Guide](compatibility-monitor-users-guide.md) - -  -   diff --git a/windows/plan/creating-an-enterprise-environment-for-compatibility-testing.md b/windows/plan/creating-an-enterprise-environment-for-compatibility-testing.md index 840fa87695..bacb82a35a 100644 --- a/windows/plan/creating-an-enterprise-environment-for-compatibility-testing.md +++ b/windows/plan/creating-an-enterprise-environment-for-compatibility-testing.md @@ -1,115 +1,5 @@ --- title: Creating an Enterprise Environment for Compatibility Testing (Windows 10) description: The goal of the test environment is to model the operating system that you want to deploy and assess compatibility before deploying the operating system to your production environment. -ms.assetid: cbf6d8b6-7ebc-4faa-bbbd-e02653ed4adb -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.pagetype: appcompat -ms.sitesec: library -author: TrudyHa ---- - -# Creating an Enterprise Environment for Compatibility Testing - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -The goal of the test environment is to model the operating system that you want to deploy and assess compatibility before deploying the operating system to your production environment. Your test environment is composed of computers on which the new operating system is installed. Your test environment can be a long-term investment. Consider retaining the test environment after deployment to assist in future deployment projects. - -## Modeling the Production Environment - - -We recommend the following practices for setting up your test environment: - -- Physically separate your test environment from your production environment. Physical separation helps ensure that activity in the test environment does not affect the production environment. - -- On the computers in your test environment, install the new operating system. - -- Perform all of your tests by using accounts that have similar permissions to the accounts in your production environment. This approach helps to ensure that you can determine potential security issues. - -## Configuring the Test Environment for Automated Testing - - -Typically, tests are run more than once, which requires being able to revert your test environment to a previous state. We recommend the following practices to ensure consistency in testing and consistency in restoring the state of your test environment: - -- Use disk-imaging software to create physical disk images. - -- Use software virtualization features to reverse changes to virtualized hard disks. - -## Determining When Virtualization Is Appropriate - - -The following table shows some of the advantages and disadvantages of virtualization. - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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  • Supports a large number of servers in a limited amount of physical space. You can run as many virtual servers as the physical computer’s resources allow.

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  • Easily shares your test environment between teams. For example, your test team can create a virtualized test environment and then provide a copy to your development team for use in its development processes.

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  • Supports multiple users performing simultaneous testing, mimicking the ability for each user to have a dedicated test environment.

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  • May reduce performance. Virtualized servers may be slower than their physical counterparts. The performance of virtualized servers is reduced because physical resources such as disks are virtualized.

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- -  - -## Testing Methodology - - -When testing an application in a new operating system, we recommend the following methods: - -- Retain the default security-feature selections. - -- Use test automation tools to run your test cases in a consistent, reproducible way. - -- Use your application in the same way that you use it in your production environment. - -- Use the Compatibility Monitor tool in the runtime-analysis package to gather compatibility feedback. - -- Send and receive compatibility data to obtain data and solutions through the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange. - -- When testing a website or a web application, include both intranet and extranet sites, prioritizing the list based on how critical the site or the application is to your organization. - -## Related topics - - -[Deciding Which Applications to Test](deciding-which-applications-to-test.md) - -[Creating a Runtime-Analysis Package](creating-a-runtime-analysis-package.md) - -[Deploying a Runtime-Analysis Package](deploying-a-runtime-analysis-package.md) - -[Compatibility Monitor User's Guide](compatibility-monitor-users-guide.md) - -  - -  - - - - - +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md +--- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/plan/deciding-which-applications-to-test.md b/windows/plan/deciding-which-applications-to-test.md index a0d4d06986..5a394c0e68 100644 --- a/windows/plan/deciding-which-applications-to-test.md +++ b/windows/plan/deciding-which-applications-to-test.md @@ -1,54 +1,5 @@ --- title: Deciding Which Applications to Test (Windows 10) description: Before starting your compatibility testing on the version of Windows that you want to deploy, you can use the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) to identify which applications should be the focus of your testing. -ms.assetid: d7c1c28f-b7b4-43ac-bf87-2910a2b603bf -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.pagetype: appcompat -ms.sitesec: library -author: TrudyHa ---- - -# Deciding Which Applications to Test - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -Before starting your compatibility testing on the version of Windows that you want to deploy, you can use the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) to identify which applications should be the focus of your testing. - -**To choose the applications to include in compatibility testing** - -1. Gather your application and device inventory. For more information, see [Taking Inventory of Your Organization](taking-inventory-of-your-organization.md). - -2. Use the Microsoft Compatibility Exchange to get the latest compatibility ratings. For more information, see [Sending and Receiving Compatibility Data](sending-and-receiving-compatibility-data.md). - -3. Organize and group your applications, and determine which applications need to be tested. For more information, see [Organizing Your Compatibility Data](organizing-your-compatibility-data.md). - - After completing these steps, you can then start creating and deploying your runtime-analysis packages to the test environment for your compatibility testing. - -## Related topics - - -[Creating an Enterprise Environment for Compatibility Testing](creating-an-enterprise-environment-for-compatibility-testing.md) - -[Creating a Runtime-Analysis Package](creating-a-runtime-analysis-package.md) - -[Deploying a Runtime-Analysis Package](deploying-a-runtime-analysis-package.md) - -[Compatibility Monitor User's Guide](compatibility-monitor-users-guide.md) - -  - -  - - - - - +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md +--- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/plan/deploying-a-runtime-analysis-package.md b/windows/plan/deploying-a-runtime-analysis-package.md index bf01c5258c..77a9cc0a8e 100644 --- a/windows/plan/deploying-a-runtime-analysis-package.md +++ b/windows/plan/deploying-a-runtime-analysis-package.md @@ -1,48 +1,5 @@ --- title: Deploying a Runtime-Analysis Package (Windows 10) description: When you deploy a runtime-analysis package, you are deploying it to your test environment for compatibility testing. -ms.assetid: 304bf0be-0e7c-4c5f-baac-bed7f8bef509 -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.pagetype: appcompat -ms.sitesec: library -author: TrudyHa ---- - -# Deploying a Runtime-Analysis Package - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -When you deploy a runtime-analysis package, you are deploying it to your test environment for compatibility testing. - -For information about creating the test environment, see [Creating an Enterprise Environment for Compatibility Testing](creating-an-enterprise-environment-for-compatibility-testing.md). - -To deploy a runtime-analysis package, you can use the same deployment methods that you might use to deploy an inventory-collector package. For information about deployment methods, see [Deploying an Inventory-Collector Package](deploying-an-inventory-collector-package.md). - -## Related topics - - -[Deciding Which Applications to Test](deciding-which-applications-to-test.md) - -[Creating an Enterprise Environment for Compatibility Testing](creating-an-enterprise-environment-for-compatibility-testing.md) - -[Creating a Runtime-Analysis Package](creating-a-runtime-analysis-package.md) - -[Compatibility Monitor User's Guide](compatibility-monitor-users-guide.md) - -  - -  - - - - - +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md +--- \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/plan/using-compatibility-monitor-to-send-feedback.md b/windows/plan/using-compatibility-monitor-to-send-feedback.md index 9a86a64d25..b723b9879f 100644 --- a/windows/plan/using-compatibility-monitor-to-send-feedback.md +++ b/windows/plan/using-compatibility-monitor-to-send-feedback.md @@ -1,84 +1,5 @@ --- title: Using Compatibility Monitor to Send Feedback (Windows 10) description: The Microsoft Compatibility Monitor tool is installed as part of the runtime-analysis package. -ms.assetid: dc59193e-7ff4-4950-8c20-e90c246e469d -ms.prod: w10 -ms.mktglfcycl: plan -ms.pagetype: appcompat -ms.sitesec: library -author: TrudyHa ---- - -# Using Compatibility Monitor to Send Feedback - - -**Applies to** - -- Windows 10 -- Windows 8.1 -- Windows 8 -- Windows 7 -- Windows Server 2012 -- Windows Server 2008 R2 - -The Microsoft Compatibility Monitor tool is installed as part of the runtime-analysis package. From the computers in your test environment, you can use Compatibility Monitor to submit compatibility information to the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) database for your organization. - -**To automatically monitor applications on your computer for compatibility issues** - -1. Start the Compatibility Monitor tool. - -2. In Compatibility Monitor, click **Start Monitoring**. - -3. Leave Compatibility Monitor running, and use the applications that you want to test for compatibility issues. - - Compatibility information is automatically detected during monitoring, and is silently submitted to the ACT database at regular intervals. - -4. After you finish testing applications, click **Stop Monitoring** to stop the automatic monitoring and submission of compatibility information. - -**To submit your compatibility rating for an application** - -1. Start the Compatibility Monitor tool. - -2. In Compatibility Monitor, click **Give Compatibility Feedback**. - - You can enter and submit compatibility ratings whether monitoring is on or off. The process of submitting your compatibility feedback is entirely independent of the monitoring process. - -3. Find your application in the list, and then select your compatibility rating for the application. - - You can select ratings for one or more applications. - -4. Click **Submit** to submit your compatibility ratings to the ACT database. - - A copy of your ratings is kept on your computer so that you can review and modify the ratings later. - -**To submit a description of a compatibility issue for an application** - -1. Start the Compatibility Monitor tool. - -2. In Compatibility Monitor, click **Give Compatibility Feedback**. - -3. Find your application in the list, and then click the **Add Details** link. - -4. In the **Title** box, enter a title for the compatibility issue. The title is typically a phrase that briefly describes the issue. Check with others in your organization to verify your organization’s preferred style for issue titles. - -5. In the **Description** box, enter a description of the compatibility issue. - -6. Optionally, attach a screen shot or a step-by-step recording of the compatibility issue. - -7. Click **Submit** to submit your compatibility issue to the ACT database. - - After submitting your compatibility issue, you cannot edit it later. To submit further compatibility issues, you will need to submit a new issue. - -## Related topics - - -[Common Compatibility Issues](common-compatibility-issues.md) - -  - -  - - - - - +redirect_url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/deploy/manage-windows-upgrades-with-upgrade-analytics.md +--- \ No newline at end of file