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| title | description | author | ms.pagetype | ms.mktglfcycl | ms.sitesec | ms.prod |
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| Getting Started with App-V (Windows 10) | Getting Started with App-V | MaggiePucciEvans | mdop, appcompat, virtualization | deploy | library | w10 |
Getting Started with App-V
Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) enables organizations to deliver 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 as as-needed basis. Users launch virtual applications from familiar access points and interact with them as if they were installed locally.
With the release of Windows 10, version 1607, App-V is included with the Windows 10 for Enterprise edition. If you are 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. For information about what you need to know before getting started with App-V, see the Application Virtualization (App-V) overview.
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 from that version to App-V 5.0 SP2 before you upgrade.
For information about previous versions of App-V, see MDOP Information Experience.
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 provides information about the App-V for Windows 10 components and where to find them.
| Component | What it does | Where to find it |
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| App-V server components | App-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 information about the server components, see Deploying the App-V 5.1 Server. | The App-V server components are included in the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) 2015 ISO package, which can be downloaded from the MSDN (Microsoft Developer Network) subscriptions site. You must have a MSDN subscription to download the MDOP ISO package. See Deploying the App-V 5.1 Server for more information about installing and using the server components. |
| App-V client and App-V Remote Desktop Services (RDS) client | The App-V client is the component that runs virtualized applications on user devices. The client enables users to interact with icons and file names to start virtualized applications. | The App-V client is automatically installed with Windows 10. For information about enabling the client, see Enable the App-V desktop client. |
| App-V sequencer | Use the App-V sequencer to convert Win32 applications into virtual packages for deployment to user devices. Devices must be running 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 elements, see High Level Architecture for App-V.
If you are new to this product, we recommend that you read the documentation thoroughly. Before you deploy it to a production environment, we also recommend that you validate your deployment plan in a test network environment. You might also consider taking a class about relevant technologies. For information about Microsoft training opportunities, see the Microsoft Training Overview.
Getting started with App-V
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Provides a high-level overview of App-V and how it can be used in your organization.
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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
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