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About Microsoft Application Virtualization
Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) provides the capability to make applications available to end user
computers without having to install the applications directly on those computers. Information on Microsoft
Application Virtualization is presented in the following topics:
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About Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)

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Components of an App-V Application
About Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)
Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) enables applications to run as network services, removing the need for
local installation of the applications. An App-V application runs in a self-contained, virtual environment. The virtual
environment contains the information necessary to run the application on the client without installing the
application locally. Only the App-V client needs to be installed on the client machines. Even though these virtual
applications are never installed, they can communicate with the local operating system, middle ware, plug-ins, and
other applications.
Because App-V applications are not installed on the client, there is minimal impact on the host operating system or
other applications. As a result, application conflicts and the need for regression testing are dramatically reduced.
Using Microsoft Application Virtualization enables you to centralize the installation and management of deployed
applications, and control access to applications. The App-V client presents to the end user a list of applications to
which that user has access.
Microsoft Application Virtualization Infrastructure
The Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) infrastructure includes:
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App-V
the App-V server and client, producing an App-V application.
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App-V
down to the clients on demand and cached locally.
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App-V
V applications that are available on the App-V server.
Benefits of Using the Windows Installer Converter
Instead of using the App-V Sequencer to create App-V applications, you can use the Windows Installer Converter,
as shown in the following diagram:
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Sequencer—The App-V Sequencer converts application data into a format which is compatible with
Server—An App-V application can be placed on one or more App-V servers so that it can be streamed
Client—The App-V Client is the system component that enables the end user to interact with the App-
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Chapter 9: Converting Windows Installer Packages to Virtual Applications
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