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@@ -110,10 +110,10 @@
 #### [Deploying Microsoft Office 2010 by Using App-V](appv-deploying-microsoft-office-2010-wth-appv.md)
 ### [Operations for App-V](appv-operations.md)
 #### [Creating and Managing App-V Virtualized Applications](appv-creating-and-managing-virtualized-applications.md)
-##### [Manually sequence a new app using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-sequence-a-new-application.md)
+##### [Automatically sequence a new app using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-provision-a-vm.md)
-##### [Automatically sequence a new app using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-sequence-a-new-app.md)
+##### [Automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-sequencing.md)
-##### [Automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time](appv-auto-batch-sequencing.md)
+##### [Automatically update multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-updating.md)
-##### [Automatically update multiple apps at the same time](appv-auto-batch-updating.md)
+##### [Manually sequence a new app using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-sequence-a-new-application.md)
 ##### [How to Modify an Existing Virtual Application Package](appv-modify-an-existing-virtual-application-package.md)
 ##### [How to Create and Use a Project Template](appv-create-and-use-a-project-template.md)
 ##### [How to Create a Package Accelerator](appv-create-a-package-accelerator.md)

windows/manage/appv-auto-batch-sequencing.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
-title: Automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer) (Windows 10)
+title: Automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer) (Windows 10)
-description: How to automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer).
+description: How to automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer).
 author: eross-msft
 ms.pagetype: mdop, appcompat, virtualization
 ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
@@ -8,12 +8,12 @@ ms.sitesec: library
 ms.prod: w10
 ---
 
-# Automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)
+# Automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)
 
 **Applies to**
 -   Windows 10, version 1703
 
-Sequencing apps requires you to install and start the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer), and to install the necessary apps to collect any changes made to the operating system during the installation and building of the App-V package.
+Sequencing apps requires you to install and start Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer), and to install the necessary apps to collect any changes made to the operating system during the installation and building of the App-V package.
 
 There are 2 approaches to sequencing multiple apps at the same time:
 
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ There are 2 approaches to sequencing multiple apps at the same time:
 - Using the user-interface provided by the App-V Sequencer
 
 >[!NOTE]
-If you're trying to update multiple apps at the same time, see the [Automatically update multiple apps at the same time using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-updating.md) topic.
+If you're trying to update multiple apps at the same time, see the [Automatically update multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-updating.md) topic.
 
 ### Sequence multiple apps by using a PowerShell cmdlet
 Sequencing multiple apps at the same time requires that you create a **ConfigFile** with info related to each round of sequencing. This file is then used by the cmdlet to start the VM at a "clean" checkpoint, to copy the installer from the Host device to the VM, and then to start the App-V Sequencer to monitor your specified app installations.
@@ -161,9 +161,9 @@ There are 3 types of log files that occur when you sequence multiple apps at the
 
 - [Automatic VM provisioning of the sequencing environment](appv-auto-sequence-a-new-app.md)
 
-- [Manually sequence a single app using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-sequence-a-new-application.md)
+- [Manually sequence a single app using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-sequence-a-new-application.md)
 
-- [Automatically update multiple apps at the same time using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-updating.md)
+- [Automatically update multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-updating.md)
 
 - [Automatically cleanup unpublished packages on the App-V client](appv-auto-clean-unpublished-packages.md)
 

windows/manage/appv-auto-batch-updating.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
-title: Automatically update multiple apps at the same time using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer) (Windows 10)
+title: Automatically update multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer) (Windows 10)
-description: How to automatically update multiple apps at the same time using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer).
+description: How to automatically update multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer).
 author: eross-msft
 ms.pagetype: mdop, appcompat, virtualization
 ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ ms.sitesec: library
 ms.prod: w10
 ---
 
-# Automatically update multiple apps at the same time using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)
+# Automatically update multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)
 
 **Applies to**
 -   Windows 10, version 1703
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ There are 2 approaches to updating multiple apps at the same time:
 - Using the user-interface provided by the App-V Sequencer
 
 >[!NOTE]
-If you're trying to sequence multiple apps at the same time, see the [Automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-sequencing.md) topic.
+If you're trying to sequence multiple apps at the same time, see the [Automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-sequencing.md) topic.
 
 ### Update multiple apps by using a PowerShell cmdlet
 Updating multiple apps at the same time requires that you create a **ConfigFile** with info related to each round of updating. This file is then used by the cmdlet to start the VM at a "clean" checkpoint, to copy the installer from the Host device to the VM, and then to start the App-V Sequencer to monitor your specified app installations.
@@ -171,9 +171,9 @@ There are 3 types of log files that occur when you sequence multiple apps at the
 
 - [Automatic VM provisioning of the sequencing environment](appv-auto-sequence-a-new-app.md)
 
-- [Manually sequence a single app using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-sequence-a-new-application.md)
+- [Manually sequence a single app using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-sequence-a-new-application.md)
 
-- [Automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-sequencing.md)
+- [Automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-sequencing.md)
 
 - [Automatically cleanup unpublished packages on the App-V client](appv-auto-clean-unpublished-packages.md)
 

windows/manage/appv-auto-provision-a-vm.md

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+---
+title: Automatically sequence a new app using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer) (Windows 10)
+description: How to automatically sequence a new app using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer) PowerShell cmdlet or the user interface.
+author: eross-msft
+ms.pagetype: mdop, appcompat, virtualization
+ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
+ms.sitesec: library
+ms.prod: w10
+---
+
+
+# Automatically provision a virtual machine (VM) using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)
+
+**Applies to**
+-   Windows 10, version 1703
+
+Previous versions of the App-V Sequencer have required you to manually sequence and update your app packages. This was time-consuming and required extensive interaction, causing many companies to deploy brand-new packages rather than update an existing one. Windows 10, version 1703 introduces the App-V Auto-Sequencer, which automatically sequences your app packages, improving your overall experience by streamlining the provisioning of the prerequisite environment, automating app installation, and expediting the package updating setup.
+
+Using the automatic sequencer to package your apps provides:
+
+- Automatic virtual machine (VM) provisioning of the sequencing environment. The process for this is covered in this topic.
+
+- Batch-sequencing of packages. This means that multiple apps can be sequenced at the same time, in a single group. For info about this, see [Automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-sequencing.md).
+
+- Batch-updating of packages. This means that multiple apps can be updated at the same time, in a single group. For info about this, see [Automatically update multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-updating.md).
+
+- Automatic template creation. The App-V package template is automatically created when using the automatic App-V Sequencer cmdlet or interface.
+
+## Automatic VM provisioning of the sequencing environment
+You have 2 options for provisioning an VM for auto-sequencing:
+- Using a Virtual Hard Disk (VHD)
+
+    -OR-
+
+- Updating an existing VM
+
+   >[!NOTE]
+   >We have reduced the number of environmental checks performed by the App-V Sequencer, narrowing down the list of apps that need to be disabled or turned off for a clean sequencing experience. We've also suppressed antivirus and other similar app warnings.
+
+### Provision a new VM by using a VHD file
+Provisioning your new VM includes creating a VHD file, setting up a user account, turning on remote PowerShell scripting, and installing the App-V Sequencer.
+
+#### Create a VHD file
+For this process to work, you must have a base operating system available as a VHD image file, we recommend using the [Convert-WindowsImage.ps1](https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/Convert-WindowsImageps1-0fe23a8f) command-line tool.
+
+**To create a VHD file by using the Convert-WindowsImage command-line tool**
+1. Open PowerShell as an admin and run the Convert-WindowsImage tool, using the following commands:
+
+    ```ps1
+    Convert-WindowsImage -SourcePath "<path_to_iso_image>" -VHDFormat "VHD" -VHDPartitionStyle "MBR"
+    ```
+    Where _SourcePath_ is the full path to your ISO image, _VHDFormat_ is always *VHD*, and _VHDPartitionStyle_ is always *MBR*. 
+    
+    >[!IMPORTANT]
+    >You must specify the _VHDPartitionStyle_ as **MBR**. Using the default value, **GPT**, will cause a boot failure in your VHD image.
+
+#### Provision your VM using your VHD file
+After you have a VHD file, you must provision your VM for auto-sequencing.
+
+**To provision your VM using your VHD file**
+1. On the Host device, install Windows 10, version 1703 and the **Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) Auto Sequencer** component from the matching version of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK). For more info on how to install the App-V Sequencer, see [Install the App-V Sequencer](appv-install-the-sequencer.md).
+
+2. Make sure that Hyper-V is turned on. For more info about turning on and using Hyper-V, see [Hyper-V on Windows Server 2016](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server-docs/compute/hyper-v/hyper-v-on-windows-server).
+
+3. Open PowerShell as an admin and run the **New-AppVSequencerVM** cmdlet, using the following parameters:
+
+    ```ps1
+    New-AppVSequencerVM -VMName "<name_of_new_vm>" -ADKPath "<path_to_adk_install_folder>" -VHDPath "<path_to_vhd_file>" -VMMemory <vm_memory_size> -VMSwitch "<name_of_network_switch>"
+    ```
+    
+This command creates a new Hyper-V VM file using the provided VHD file and also creates a "clean" checkpoint, from where all sequencing and updating will start.
+
+
+### Provision an existing VM for auto-sequencing
+If your apps require custom prerequisites, such as Microsoft SQL Server, we recommend that you preinstall the prerequisites on your VM and then use that VM for auto-sequencing. Using these steps will establish a connection to your existing VM.
+
+**To connect to your existing VM**
+- Open PowerShell as an admin and run the following commands on your existing VM:
+
+    - **Set the network category of your connection profile on the VM to _Private_:** 
+    
+        ```ps1
+        Get-netconnectionprofile | set-netconnectionprofile -NetworkCategory Private
+        ```
+        
+    - **Enable firewall rules for _Remote Desktop_ and _Windows Remote Management_:** 
+    
+        ```ps1
+        Enable-NetFirewallRule -DisplayGroup “Remote Desktop” 
+        Enable-NetFirewallRule -DisplayGroup “Windows Remote Management”
+        ```
+
+    - **Set the VM to receive remote commands without a confirmation prompt:**
+    
+        ```ps1
+        Enable-PSRemoting –Force
+        ```
+
+**To provision an existing VM**
+1. On the Host device, install Windows 10, version 1703 and the **Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) Auto Sequencer** component from the matching version of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK). For more info on how to install the App-V Sequencer, see [Install the App-V Sequencer](appv-install-the-sequencer.md).
+
+2. Open PowerShell as an admin and run the **Connect-AppvSequencerVM** cmdlet, using the following parameters:
+
+    ```ps1
+    Connect-AppvSequencerVM -VMName "<name_of_vm>" -ADKPath "<path_to_adk_install_folder>"
+    ```
+    
+    Where _VMName_ is the name of the VM granted during its creation and shown in the Hyper-V Manager tool, and the _VMComputerName_ is the name of the VM, assigned after its creation and shown on the **Computer name** field of the **System Properties** screen.
+
+This command creates a new Hyper-V VM file using the provided VHD file and also creates a "clean" checkpoint, from where all sequencing and updating will start.
+
+
+### Review the provisioning log files
+The 2 types of provisioning log files, located at %temp%\AutoSequencer\Logs, are:
+
+- **New-AppVSequencerVM-&lt;*time_stamp*&gt;.txt**. Includes info about the provisioning activities, such as "Waiting for VM session", "Copying installer for Sequencer", and so on.
+
+- **Connect-AppvSequencerVM-report-&lt;*time_stamp*&gt;.txt**. Includes info about the connections made to the VM, showing whether there were any failures.
+
+
+### Related topics
+- [Download the Convert-WindowsImage tool](https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/Convert-WindowsImageps1-0fe23a8f)
+
+- [Download the Windows ADK](https://developer.microsoft.com/windows/hardware/windows-assessment-deployment-kit)
+
+- [How to install the App-V Sequencer](appv-install-the-sequencer.md)
+
+- [Learn about Hyper-V on Windows Server 2016](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server-docs/compute/hyper-v/hyper-v-on-windows-server)
+
+- [Manually sequence a new app using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-sequence-a-new-application.md)
+
+- [Automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-sequencing.md)
+
+- [Automatically update multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-updating.md)
+
+- [Automatically cleanup unpublished packages on the App-V client](appv-auto-clean-unpublished-packages.md)
+
+
+**Have a suggestion for App-V?**<p>
+Add or vote on suggestions on the [Application Virtualization feedback site](http://appv.uservoice.com/forums/280448-microsoft-application-virtualization).<br>For App-V issues, use the [App-V TechNet Forum](https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?forum=mdopappv).

windows/manage/appv-auto-sequence-a-new-app.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
-title: Automatically sequence a new app using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer) (Windows 10)
+title: Automatically sequence a new app using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer) (Windows 10)
-description: How to automatically sequence a new app using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer).
+description: How to automatically sequence a new app using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer) PowerShell cmdlet or the user interface.
 author: eross-msft
 ms.pagetype: mdop, appcompat, virtualization
 ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ ms.prod: w10
 ---
 
 
-# Automatically sequence a new app using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)
+# Automatically sequence a new app using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)
 
 **Applies to**
 -   Windows 10, version 1703
@@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ Using the automatic sequencer to package your apps provides:
 
 - Batch-updating of packages. This means that multiple apps can be updated at the same time, in a single group. For info about this, see [Automatically update multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-updating.md).
 
+- Automatic template creation. The App-V package template is automatically created when using the automatic App-V Sequencer cmdlet or interface.
+
 ## Automatic VM provisioning of the sequencing environment
 You have 2 options for provisioning an VM for auto-sequencing:
 - Using a Virtual Hard Disk (VHD)
@@ -47,7 +49,7 @@ For this process to work, you must have a base operating system available as a V
     ```ps1
     Convert-WindowsImage -SourcePath "<path_to_iso_image>" -VHDFormat "VHD" -VHDPartitionStyle "MBR"
     ```
-    Where _SourcePath_ is the full path to your ISO image, _VHDFormat_ is *VHD*, and _VHDPartitionStyle_ is *MBR*. 
+    Where _SourcePath_ is the full path to your ISO image, _VHDFormat_ is always *VHD*, and _VHDPartitionStyle_ is always *MBR*. 
     
     >[!IMPORTANT]
     >You must specify the _VHDPartitionStyle_ as **MBR**. Using the default value, **GPT**, will cause a boot failure in your VHD image.
@@ -125,11 +127,11 @@ The 2 types of provisioning log files, located at %temp%\AutoSequencer\Logs, are
 
 - [Learn about Hyper-V on Windows Server 2016](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server-docs/compute/hyper-v/hyper-v-on-windows-server)
 
-- [Manually sequence a new app using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-sequence-a-new-application.md)
+- [Manually sequence a new app using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-sequence-a-new-application.md)
 
-- [Automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-sequencing.md)
+- [Automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-sequencing.md)
 
-- [Automatically update multiple apps at the same time using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-updating.md)
+- [Automatically update multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-updating.md)
 
 - [Automatically cleanup unpublished packages on the App-V client](appv-auto-clean-unpublished-packages.md)
 

windows/manage/appv-release-notes-for-appv-for-windows-1703.md

@@ -16,9 +16,11 @@ ms.prod: w10
 
 The following are known issues and workarounds for Application Virtualization (App-V) running on Windows 10, version 1703.
 
-|Problem |How you see it |Workaround |
+|Problem |Workaround |
-|--------|---------------|-----------|
+|--------|-----------|
-|
+|Unable to manually create a system-owned folder needed for the `set-AppVClientConfiguration` PowerShell cmdlet when using the _PackageInstallationRoot_, _IntegrationRootUser_, or _IntegrationRootGlobal_ parameters. |Don't create this file manually, instead let the Add-AppVClientPackage cmdlet auto-generate it. |
+|Failure to update an App-V package from App-V 5.0 or App-V 5.1 to the latest version. |Make sure you have the complete App-V package or the MSI file from the original app. |
+|Unable to modify the locale for auto-sequencing. |Open the C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Microsoft Application Virtualization\AutoSequencer\Unattend_Sequencer_User_Setup_Template.xml file
 
 
 

windows/manage/change-history-for-manage-and-update-windows-10.md

@@ -20,10 +20,10 @@ This topic lists new and updated topics in the [Manage and update Windows 10](in
 |[Assign devices to servicing branches for Windows 10 updates](waas-servicing-branches-windows-10-updates.md) | Added Group Policy setting that blocks user access to Windows Update. |
 |[What's new in App-V for Windows 10, version 1703 and earlier](appv-about-appv.md)|Updated to include new features in App-V for Windows 10, version 1703. |
 |[Release Notes for App-V for Windows 10, version 1703](appv-release-notes-for-appv-for-windows-1703.md)|New |
-|[Automatically sequence a new app using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-sequence-a-new-app.md) |New |
+|[Automatically sequence a new app using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-provision-a-vm.md) |New |
-|[Automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-sequencing.md) |New |
+|[Automatically sequence multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-sequencing.md) |New |
-|[Automatically update multiple apps at the same time using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-updating.md) |New |
+|[Automatically update multiple apps at the same time using Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer (App-V Sequencer)](appv-auto-batch-updating.md) |New |
-|[Automatically clean-up unpublished packages on the App-V client](appv-auto-clean-unpublished-packages.md) |New |
+|[Automatically cleanup unpublished packages on the App-V client](appv-auto-clean-unpublished-packages.md) |New |
 
 
 ## January 2017