---
title: Technical Reference for App-V (Windows 10/11)
description: Learn strategy and context for many performance optimization practices in this technical reference for Application Virtualization (App-V).
author: greg-lindsay
ms.pagetype: mdop, appcompat, virtualization
ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
ms.sitesec: library
ms.prod: w10
ms.date: 04/19/2017
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manager: dansimp
ms.author: greglin
---


# Technical Reference for App-V

[!INCLUDE [Applies to Windows client versions](../includes/applies-to-windows-client-versions.md)]

This section provides reference information related to managing App-V.

## In This Section


-   [Performance Guidance for Application Virtualization](appv-performance-guidance.md)

    Provides strategy and context for many performance optimizations. Not all practices will be applicable. However, these are tested and supported. Using all suggested practices that are applicable to your organization will provide the optimal end-user experience.

-   [Application Publishing and Client Interaction](appv-application-publishing-and-client-interaction.md)

Describes how the following App-V client operations affect the local operating system:

- App-V files and data storage locations
- package registry
- package store behavior
- roaming registry and data
- client application lifecycle management
- integration of App-V packages
- dynamic configuration
- side-by-side assemblies
- client logging

-   [Viewing App-V Server Publishing Metadata](appv-viewing-appv-server-publishing-metadata.md)

    Tells how to view publishing metadata, which can help you resolve publishing-related issues.

-   [Running a Locally Installed Application Inside a Virtual Environment with Virtualized Applications](appv-running-locally-installed-applications-inside-a-virtual-environment.md)

    Describes reasons and methods for running a locally installed application in a virtual environment, alongside applications that have been virtualized by using Application Virtualization (App-V).




<br>For App-V issues, use the [App-V TechNet Forum](https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?forum=mdopappv).

## Related articles

[How to Deploy the App-V Databases by Using SQL Scripts](appv-deploy-appv-databases-with-sql-scripts.md)

[Administering App-V by Using Windows PowerShell](appv-administering-appv-with-powershell.md)

[Windows PowerShell reference for App-V](/previous-versions/)