Asela Aluthge

Task Sequence Settings when Deploying Capture Image for Computer with 2 Partitions

Asela Aluthge — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:33:00 GMT

In my scenario I used Task sequence from media Option to captured my Windows 7 Ent Operating systems, and I have install all the software , drivers , windows patches in to my reference machine. Once the Image Successfully captured it saved in my remote SCCM Server.

Then I created my Task Sequence and edited the Install Operating Systems part as in the below Attachment

Introduction Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization MED-V

Asela Aluthge — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:20:00 GMT

Introduction to Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V)

MED-V uses Microsoft Virtual PC to provide an enterprise solution for desktop virtualization. With MED-V, you can easily create, deliver and manage corporate Virtual PC images on any Windows based desktop. MED-V is an integral component of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, a dynamic solution available to Software Assurance customers, which helps reduce application deployment costs, enables delivery of applications as services, and helps to better manage and control enterprise desktop environments .

Enable legacy applications and accelerate upgrades to new operating systems

Incompatibility of legacy applications with new versions of Windows can often delay enterprise upgrades to the latest version of Windows. Testing and migrating applications takes time, and users are unable to take advantage of the new capabilities and enhancements offered by the newest operating system.

By delivering applications in a Virtual PC that runs a previous version of the operating system (for example, Windows XP or Windows 2000), MED-V removes the barriers to operating system upgrades and allows administrators to complete testing and to deal with incompatible applications after the upgrade

From the user's perspective, these applications are accessible from the standard desktop Start menu and appear side-by-side with native applications—so there is minimal change to the user experience.

High-Level Architecture

The MED-V solution comprises the following elements

Administrator-defined virtual machine—encapsulates a full desktop environment, including an operating system, applications and optional management and security tools.

Image repository—Stores all virtual images on a standard IIS server and enables virtual images version management, client-authenticated image retrieval, and efficient download (of a new image or an updates) via Trim Transfer technology.

Management server—Associates virtual images from the image repository along with administrator usage policies to Active Directory users or groups. The management server also aggregates clients' events and stores them in an external database (Microsoft SQL Server ) for monitoring and reporting purposes.

Management console—Enables administrators to control the management server and the image repository.

End-User Client

a. Virtual image life-cycle—Authentication, image retrieval, enforcement of usage policies.

b. Virtual machine session management—Start, stop, lock the virtual machine.

c. Single desktop experience—Applications installed in the virtual machine seamlessly available through the standard desktop Start menu and integrated with other applications on the user desktop.

All communication between the client and the servers (management server and image repository) is carried on top of a standard HTTP or HTTPs channel.

APP-V Error in SQL 2008 Express Database Config

Asela Aluthge — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 04:55:00 GMT

When You Installing Application Virtualization Management Server, Using SQL 2008 Express as the Database, Middle of the Installation at the Database Configuration when you click NEXT you will get the Below Error, then please follow the below procedure so you can successfully Overcome the Problem.

· Open SQL Server Configuration Manager – Click on Protocols for SQLEXPRESS

· On the right pan click on TCP/IP and ENABLE

· On the Properties on the TCP/IP go to IP ALL and give port 1433 on TCP Port and then Restart SQL Server Service

· Type the App-v Server Hostname & Click NEXT Again , Then You will NOT get the Error this Time .

SCCM 2012 = V-Next Beta 1 Released !!!

Asela Aluthge — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:17:00 GMT

This release focused on 3 main Areas

1. User centric application management - Empowering Administrators to define intent, and end users flexible access to right app at right time.

2. Infrastructure simplification – Simplify management infrastructure, processes & administrative overhead

3. Simplify Client Management – Daily tasks, model based configuration management & improvements over existing capabilities.

http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/en/us/configuration-manager/cm-vnext-beta.aspx

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=ffca869c-4a83-434e-acc9-8b2388c0c7f7&displaylang=en#Instructions

APP - V Deployment Check List

Asela Aluthge — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 08:46:00 GMT

Most important thing that IT Admins must think is to identify what are the Servers & Systems Need to Deploy APP-V .The following table lists all the tasks that need to be completed in the correct order. If you have not worked with App-V before, it is strongly recommended that you follow the tasks listed under “Basic Tasks” you will have successfully completed the basic system evaluation.

Server Requirement.

1. DC01 Active Directory Domain Controller - Windows 2008 Sever

2. APP-V Application Virtualization Management Server – Windows 2008 Server

3. SEQUENCER Application virtualization Sequencer Machine – Windows XP / 7

4. APP-V CLIENT Windows XP / 7 Clients PC

Basic Tasks

Basic Task	Method
DC01 – Preparation Active Directory Domain Controller	Set up the Active Directory domain controller, and configure Active Directory DNS and AD groups and User Accounts
APP-V – Preparation Application Virtualization Management Server	· Set up the server operating system and configure IIS. · Install Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express Edition · Install the App-V Management Server
SEQUENCER – Preparation Application virtualization Sequencer Machine	Installing Microsoft Application Virtualization Sequencer on Windows XP OR Windows 7.
Application Deployment	Publish the Application
Application Test	Log on to the client or perform a publishing refresh, and start the application.