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Microsoft Application Virtualization Cookbook

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Microsoft Application Virtualization Cookbook

Overview of this book

Table of Contents (17 chapters)
Microsoft Application Virtualization Cookbook
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

Obtaining the App-V installers


This recipe provides the links to download the App-V 5 installers.

Getting ready

It is assumed that you have a valid Microsoft account and have purchased the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) as part of Volume License Agreement. Depending on your subscription level, you may also have access to the App-V installers as part of a Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) subscription.

How to do it...

The following list shows you the fundamental steps involved in this recipe and the tasks required to complete the recipe:

  1. Download MDOP.

  2. Browse to the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Centre website (https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/servicecenter).

  3. Navigate to the Downloads and Keys option.

  4. In the product filter, search for Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance 2014 R2.

  5. Select Download and then click on Continue to begin the download. Ensure that you save the ISO file to a memorable location:

Tip

Note that a product key is not required for App-V 5.

Microsoft App-V 5 Service Pack 3 supports Microsoft SQL Server 2008, 2008 R2, and 2012 for use with the management server database and the reporting server database. A full list of supported configurations can be found at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/jj713426.aspx.