11 supporting applications in windows xp professional chapter 9
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SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL
Chapter 9
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OVERVIEW
Manage applications using Windows Installer packages
Manage distribution of applications using Group Policy
Verify application compatibility
Manage application compatibility settings
Troubleshoot application compatibility
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WINDOWS INSTALLER
Runs as a system service
Executes installations at elevated privileges
Controlled by Msiexec.exe
Used to automate application installation
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INSTALLER PACKAGE (.MSI)
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INSTALLING AN .MSI APPLICATION
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WINDOWS INSTALLER ADVANTAGES
Automated installation
Remote administration of applications
Configuration management
Self-healing applications
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GROUP POLICY OVERVIEW
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION POLICY
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IMPLEMENTING SOFTWARE POLICY
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AUTOMATING APPLICATION UPGRADES
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REMOVING A SOFTWARE INSTALLATION POLICY
Action is based on deployment option chosen during installation:
1. Leave In Place
2. Remove
Option can be modified after installation (prior to removal).
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APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY
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THE WINDOWS LOGO PROGRAM
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THE WINDOWS CATALOG
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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
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APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY TOOLS
Compatibility fixes
Compatibility modes
Program Compatibility Wizard
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COMPATIBILITY FIXES
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COMPATIBILITY MODES
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SETTING COMPATIBILITY MODES
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PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD
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ADVANCED COMPATIBILITY TOOLS
Compatibility Analyzer
Compatibility Administrator
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COMPATIBILITY ANALYZER
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COMPATIBILITY ADMINISTRATOR
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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
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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.
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SUMMARY (CONTINUED)
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures modes.
The Compatibility Analyzer scans for incompatible applications.
The Compatibility Administrator manages fixes and modes.