In this chapter, we will take a deeper look into AppStacks, how they work, and how to start building them, before finally assigning them to end users. We will also look at some of the best practices for building AppStacks.

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to create, assign, and deliver an AppStack to an end user and then perform ongoing management tasks.

We are going to work through the following distinct steps: create, assign, and deliver.

We will also cover some of the best-practice tips for deploying Microsoft Office applications as AppStacks.

So, just as a quick recap, an AppStack is a VMDK or VHD file that is attached to a virtual desktop machine when a user who has been assigned that particular AppStack logs in. The AppStack itself contains an application or set of applications that, once attached, are available to the end user to launch and consume as they would any other application. Don't forget; the applications are not installed or streamed...