Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack: Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5 Sequencing Deep Dive

Nidhi DoshiProgram ManagementMicrosoft CorporationWCL310

Session Overview

App-V and SequencingSequencing Guidelines and PrepUsing the SequencerDeep dive

Customizing packages and virtual environmentDynamic Suite Composition (DSC) tool

Session Objectives And Takeaways

Understand the Sequencing processSee best practices for Sequencing appsLearn methods to customize Sequencing to your environment

Almost any application can be sequenced!

The core concepts of App-V and Sequencing

Theory

Dynamically streaming software as a centrally managed service

DEMSystem Center

OperationsManager 2007

Translating software inventoryinto business intelligence

Enhancing group policy throughchange management

Proactively managing application and operating system failures

Powerful tools to accelerate desktop repair

Simplifying deployment and management of Virtual PCs

New

App-V and Sequencer

Package creation Publish Client

ApplicationModel

RuntimeManagement

StateManagement

LifecycleManagement

ApplicationDescription

App-V Platform

PracticeGetting prepared to Sequence

Sequencing GuidelinesGood candidates for virtualization

Almost all applications are good candidates!

Interface with SystemDevice DriversSystem Software

Use Non-Virtualized Extensibility Points Shell ExtensionsApplication Plug-ins

Embed State or Dependencies Custom Configuration

Follow sequencing best practices

Deploy at runtime or in image Use DSC to add plug-ins

Sequencing GuidelinesCandidates needing an assistance to virtualize

Sequencing PrepSetting up the sequencing station

Start from a system image or use VMRevert to clean state before sequencing

Mirror Client configurationCreate a standard virtualization drive

Sequencing PrepSetting up the sequencing station

Reserve free space (3x Application size)Run Microsoft Update and install patchesDisable Virus Scanners, Defender, Indexing, Update during sequencing

Run Sequencing in an controlled environment

Installation

Launch

Save

Sequencing ProcessThe key activities of producing a package

DemoSequencing is as easy as 1-2-3

TheoryWhat just happened? Looking inside the sequencing process

SFT

PackageFile

OSDs

ApplicationDescription

SPRJ

SequencerProject

ICOs

Shortcutand FTA Icons

Manifest

StandalonePublishing

MSI Setup

StandaloneSetup Utility

MSI

Sequencing OutputsFiles created and relationships

Excluder ClassifierParser

MonitoredData SFT

Demo-PC→%COMPUTERNAME%C:\Windows → %CSIDL_WINDOWS%Q:\LiveMtg\→ %SFT_MNT%\LiveMtg\C:\Users\Demo\ → %USERPROFILE%…

%CSIDL_INTERNET_CACHE%%CSIDL_LOCAL_APPDATA%C:\$Recycle.Bin\…

%COMPUTERNAME% → App%CSIDL_WINDOWS% → App%SFT_MNT%\LiveMtg\→ App%USERPROFILE% → User…

Sequencing ProcessInterpreting collected data

Sequencing ProcessVirtual view

App Data

Client System Data

Merged Virtual View

Override Virtual View

User Machine

App Installation

App Package App Virtual View

Sequencing ProcessFile mappings

Sequencing FAQImprove your sequencing IQ

Q: Do I have to sequence to drive Q:?A: No

Q: Will packages sequenced on XP run on Vista?A: In most cases, Yes.

Q: Will applications with drivers or services sequence?

A: Services generally work. Drivers and unsupported services can be installed locally before App.

But I need moreCustomization

Customizing the OSDHands-on look inside the OSD

What’s in the OSD file?Adding Scripting

Powerful tool to customize packagesEvent based scripts can be run for any package dependencyCan be written in any client installed language

Configuring the VEModifying packages without re-Sequencing

•Pre/Post Stream

•Pre/Post Launch

•Post Shutdown

When?

•Inside the VE

•Outside the VE

Where?

•Delay before timeout error

•Wait for completion

•Handle script exit code

How?

OSD ScriptingFlexible execution options

•Ends all child processes of the launched virtual app when the app ends.

TERMINATECHILDRENAttribute

•Relaxes isolation for virtual app

•Useful when virtual applications need to interact with locally installed applications.

LOCAL_ INTERACTION_ ALLOWED

Policy

•VIRTUAL_SERVICES_DISABLED

•VIRTUAL_REGISTRY_DISABLED

•VIRTUAL_FILE_SYSTEM_DISABLED

Debugging Policies

OSD VE CustomizationVirtual environment options and policies

How can I customize for my environment?

OSD customization

What more can I do?New in 4.5

BenefitsIndependent ServicingIndependent Deployment

Target ScenariosPlug-ins, Middleware, Shared Components“Small” Dependent Applications

FeaturesMultiple Packages in Same Virtual Environment

Dynamic Suite CompositionIncreased flexibility managing applications

DSC DemoUsing the Dynamic Suiting Composition Tool

Where to find more information

App-V Documentationhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc843848.aspx

App-V White Papershttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/appvirtualization/cc843994.aspx

App-V TechNet Forumshttp://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/appvirtualization

Documentation Feedback appvdocs@microsoft.com

Security Configuration Roles

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=63d33346-b864-4284-8c5f-dce80c451e83&DisplayLang=en

Sequencer WalkthroughDemo

Package Name for MSIOptional Advanced Options

Start

Sequencing ProcessWizard walkthrough

Apply SDs to Package RootHook Shell and Services

Stop/Hook Windows Update

Upload Empty EnvironmentMonitor File Operations

Monitor

Sequencing ProcessWizard walkthrough

Privatize SxS AssembliesCapture Registry ChangesCapture Services Changes

Capture File ChangesIntercept Reboot Requests

Install

Sequencing ProcessWizard walkthrough

Simulate Reboot OperationsDownload Captured State

Create File ListCreate VFS Mappings

Create Font and Service List

Classify User and App StateSet Opacity/Translucency

Remove Excluded DataMake State Portable

Process

Sequencing ProcessWizard walkthrough

Add/Delete ApplicationsDefine Shortcuts

Define File Type Associations

Application Configuration

Sequencing ProcessWizard walkthrough

Monitor File OperationsMonitor File I/O

Stop Windows Update

Upload Previous StateCreate Application Process

Privatize SxS AssembliesCapture Registry ChangesCapture Services Changes

Capture File Changes

Wait for Process Exit

Sequencing ProcessWizard walkthrough

Simulate Reboot OperationsDownload Captured State

Update File ListUpdate VFS Mappings

Update Font and Service List

Classify User and App StateSet Opacity/Translucency

Remove Excluded DataMake State Portable

Process

Sequencing ProcessWizard walkthrough

Create Package MetadataSave Security DescriptorsCompute Feature Blocks

Generate OSDsGenerate SFTGenerate MSI

Sequence and Save

Sequencing ProcessWizard walkthrough

SFTSequencer [/Help] [/InstallPackage:installpackage][/InstallPath:installpath][/OutputFile:outputfile][/FullLoad][/default:projectfile] (new for 4.5)[/blocksize:blocksize] (new for 4.5)[/compression: algorigthm] (new for 4.5)[/suite:suite] (new for 4.5)[/upgrade:package] (new for 4.5)[/msi] (new for 4.5)

New CLI options available

Additional DetailsTheory

Translucent(Merge, Virtual)

Merge with Local Data

Opaque(Override, Pure Virtual)

Mask Local Data

Reg/FileOpacity

Did registry keyor file path already

exist?

End

No Yes

VFS Mapping

Data Redirected to Q:

No Mapping

Data Accessed via Q:

FileMap

Was file createdoutside installation

path?

End

No Yes

Sequencing ProcessOpacity and mapping decision tree

<SOFTPKG GUID="application GUID" NAME="application name" VERSION="version string"> <IMPLEMENTATION> <CODEBASE HREF="location“ GUID="package" FILENAME="application“ PARAMETERS=“parameters” SYSGUARDFILE="state file"/> <OS VALUE="platform"/>...<OS VALUE="platform"/> <WORKINGDIR>optional working directory</WORKINGDIR> <VIRTUALENV virtual environment configuration options> <ENVLIST>optional variables</ENVLIST> <REGISTRY>optional values</REGISTRY> <POLICIES>optional policies</POLICIES> <DEPENDENCIES> <CODEBASE ... MANDATORY="TRUE|FALSE"/>...<CODEBASE ... MANDATORY="TRUE|FALSE"/> </DEPENDENCIES> </VIRTUALENV> </IMPLEMENTATION> <DEPENDENCY> <CLIENTVERSION VERSION="4.5.0.0"/> <SCRIPT>optional scripts</SCRIPT></DEPENDENCY> <MGMT_SHORTCUTLIST><SHORTCUT definition>…<SHORTCUT …></MGMT_SHORTCUTLIST> <MGMT_FILEASSOCIATIONS> <PROGIDLIST>shell integration</PROGIDLIST><FILEEXTENSIONLIST>FTAs</FILEEXTENSIONLIST> </MGMT_FILEASSOCIATIONS></SOFTPKG>

Sequencing OutputsWhat is in the OSD? Generic example

Additional DetailsPractice

<?xml version="1.0" standalone="no"?><SOFTPKG GUID="0015DC5C-FED6-40CC-9F77-0FCE61C9FE76" NAME="Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007" VERSION="8.0.6362.116"> <IMPLEMENTATION> <CODEBASE HREF="RTSPS://%SFT_SOFTGRIDSERVER%:322/Live Meeting Project.sft" GUID="5665AE50-7AB5-4B2B-A334-0E296ABC44E0" PARAMETERS="" FILENAME="%CSIDL_APPDATA%\Microsoft Office\Live Meeting 8\Console\PWConsole.exe" SYSGUARDFILE="LiveMtg\osguard.cp" SIZE="55774767"/> <WORKINGDIR/> <VIRTUALENV TERMINATECHILDREN="FALSE"> <ENVLIST/> <REGISTRY/> </VIRTUALENV> <VM VALUE="Win32"> <SUBSYSTEM VALUE="windows"/> </VM> <OS VALUE="WinVista"/> </IMPLEMENTATION>…

Sequencing OutputsWhat is in the OSD?

… <DEPENDENCY> <CLIENTVERSION VERSION="4.5.0.0"/> </DEPENDENCY> <PACKAGE NAME="Live Meeting"/> <ABSTRACT>Parent product</ABSTRACT> <MGMT_SHORTCUTLIST> <SHORTCUT LOCATION="%CSIDL_PROGRAMS%\Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007" FILENAME="Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007.lnk" OVERRIDDEN="FALSE" DISPLAY="Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007" ICON="%SFT_MIME_SOURCE%/Live Meeting Project Icons/ Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007 8.0.6362.116.ico"/> </MGMT_SHORTCUTLIST> <MGMT_FILEASSOCIATIONS> <PROGIDLIST/> <FILEEXTENSIONLIST/> </MGMT_FILEASSOCIATIONS></SOFTPKG>

Sequencing OutputsWhat is in the OSD?

…<DEPENDENCY> <SCRIPT EVENT="LAUNCH" TIMING="PRE" PROTECT="FALSE" WAIT="TRUE"> <HREF>reg import "%CSIDL_LOCAL_APPDATA%\cmd.reg"</HREF> </SCRIPT>

<SCRIPT EVENT="SHUTDOWN" TIMING="POST" PROTECT="TRUE" WAIT="TRUE"> <HREF>reg export "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Console" “ %CSIDL_LOCAL_APPDATA%\cmd.reg" /y</HREF> </SCRIPT>

</DEPENDENCY>…

OSD ScriptingExample – Registry “Passthru”

…<DEPENDENCY> <SCRIPT EVENT="LAUNCH" PROTECT="TRUE" TIMING="PRE" WAIT="TRUE“ SUCCESSRESULT="1" ABORTRESULT="0"> <SCRIPTBODY> @echo off\n set net35loc=%windir%\\Microsoft.NET\\Framework\\v3.5\n set file35=%net35loc%\\csc.exe\n if not exist &quot;%file35%&quot; (\n echo .NET 3.5 Framework must be installed for this application.\n pause\n exit 0 )\n exit 1 </SCRIPTBODY> </SCRIPT><DEPENDENCY>…

OSD ScriptingExample – Prerequisite check

…<VIRTUALENV> <REGISTRY>… <REGKEY HIVE="HKCU" KEY="\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\DemoApp"> <REGVALUE REGTYPE="REG_DWORD" NAME="EnableFileTracing">1 </REGVALUE> <REGVALUE REGTYPE="REG_DWORD" NAME="EnableDebuggerTracing">1 </REGVALUE> </REGKEY>… </REGISTRY></VIRTUALENV>…

OSD VE CustomizationsExample – Add registry settings

Modify application configurable settings without re-Sequencing

…<VIRTUALENV> <ENVLIST>… <ENVIRONMENT VARIABLE="PATH"> %PATH%;%SFT_MNT%\vs2005\Microsoft SDK\bin\.; </ENVIRONMENT> <ENVIRONMENT VARIABLE="W2K3DDK"> %SFT_MNT%\vs2005\winddk\3790~1.183 </ENVIRONMENT>…</ENVLIST></VIRTUALENV>…

OSD VE CustomizationsExample – Add environment variables

Append application env variables for users or sites

<?xml version="1.0" standalone="no"?><SOFTPKG GUID="99D18E63-AD5E-4308-9B22-F8E9B45BD246" NAME="Microsoft Office Outlook" VERSION="12.0.6212.1000"> <IMPLEMENTATION>… <VIRTUALENV TERMINATECHILDREN="FALSE"> <DEPENDENCIES> <CODEBASE HREF="RTSPS://%SFT_SOFTGRIDSERVER%:322/Live Meeting Project.sft" GUID="5665AE50-7AB5-4B2B-A334-0E296ABC44E0" PARAMETERS="" FILENAME="%CSIDL_APPDATA%\Microsoft Office\Live Meeting 8\Console\PWConsole.exe" SYSGUARDFILE="LiveMtg\osguard.cp" SIZE="55774767" MANDATORY="TRUE" /> </DEPENDENCIES> <ENVLIST /> </VIRTUALENV>… </IMPLEMENTATION>…</SOFTPKG>

OSD DependenciesExample of configuring suited applications

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