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SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL

Chapter 9. SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL. OVERVIEW. Manage applications using Windows Installer packages Manage distribution of applications using Group Policy Verify application compatibility Manage application compatibility settings

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SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL

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  1. Chapter 9 SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL

  2. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW • Manage applications using Windows Installer packages • Manage distribution of applications using Group Policy • Verify application compatibility • Manage application compatibility settings • Troubleshoot application compatibility

  3. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL WINDOWS INSTALLER • Runs as a system service • Executes installations at elevated privileges • Controlled by Msiexec.exe • Used to automate application installation

  4. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER PACKAGE (.MSI)

  5. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL INSTALLING AN .MSI APPLICATION

  6. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL WINDOWS INSTALLER ADVANTAGES • Automated installation • Remote administration of applications • Configuration management • Self-healing applications

  7. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL GROUP POLICY OVERVIEW

  8. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE INSTALLATION POLICY

  9. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL IMPLEMENTING SOFTWARE POLICY

  10. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL AUTOMATING APPLICATION UPGRADES

  11. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL REMOVING A SOFTWARE INSTALLATION POLICY • Action is based on deployment option chosen during installation: • Leave In Place • Remove • Option can be modified after installation (prior to removal).

  12. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY

  13. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL THE WINDOWS LOGO PROGRAM

  14. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL THE WINDOWS CATALOG

  15. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL CAUSES OF APPLICATION INCOMPATIBILITY • Changes in data formats • Different user profile formats and locations • Windows reports wrong version number • Application cannot operate with large amount of resources • Application uses direct hardware access methods

  16. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY TOOLS • Compatibility fixes • Compatibility modes • Program Compatibility Wizard

  17. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL COMPATIBILITY FIXES

  18. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL COMPATIBILITY MODES

  19. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL SETTING COMPATIBILITY MODES

  20. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD

  21. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED COMPATIBILITY TOOLS • Compatibility Analyzer • Compatibility Administrator

  22. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL COMPATIBILITY ANALYZER

  23. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL COMPATIBILITY ADMINISTRATOR

  24. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY ISSUES • Check vendor’s Web site for updates • Install using an Administrator-level account • Ensure that no other users are logged on (Fast User Switching) • Analyze with the Program Compatibility Wizard • Manage the program with the Compatibility Administrator

  25. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY • Windows Installer supports sophisticated application management. • Windows Installer packages contain application files and settings. • Windows Installer packages are modified by transforms. • Group Policy is used to distribute and manage applications. • Designed for Windows logos indicate certified compatibility. • Application compatibility fixes modify specific behaviors.

  26. Chapter 9: SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY (CONTINUED) • The Program Compatibility Wizard configures modes. • The Compatibility Analyzer scans for incompatible applications. • The Compatibility Administrator manages fixes and modes.

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