Topic last updated—March 2008
The following checklist includes the basic steps to consider when configuring your Configuration Manager 2007 site for running virtual application packages. You must have a sequenced virtual application created using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Platform and target computers must be running the Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 client and the Microsoft Application Virtualization Desktop 4.5 client to use virtual application packages in Configuration Manager 2007. For more information about virtual application packages, see About Virtual Application Packages.
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| The information in this topic applies only to Configuration Manager 2007 R2 and Configuration Manager 2007 R3. |
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Install the Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 client and the Microsoft Application Virtualization Desktop 4.5 client. |
Tasks for Installing Configuration Manager Clients How to Install the Microsoft Application Virtualization Client |
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Enable the advertised programs client agent to run virtual application packages. |
How to Configure the Advertised Programs Client Agent for Running Virtual Applications |
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Determine whether you will stream virtual applications from a distribution point or download and run virtual application packages locally on Configuration Manager 2007 client computers. |
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Use the Microsoft Application Virtualization Platform to create and import a new sequenced application package or import an existing sequenced application into Configuration Manager 2007. |
How to Import Virtual Application Packages into Configuration Manager |
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Advertise the virtual application package to Configuration Manager 2007 computers. |