App-V 4.6 TAP RC2 Release is available on MS Connect!
Loading ...The App-V 4.6 TAP RC2 Release is now available to you. This will be final TAP build provided to the App-V 4.6 Product Evaluation (PE) TAP participants.
The RC2 Release is NOT to be deployed into a production environment. Upgrades from the Lab1, Lab2, and Lab3 are not supported. Also, upgrades from the Lab4 release to the RC2 release will not be supported. As per your signed Program Description document, you have committed to deploying this release in your lab environment within one week of today. Please plan to complete your scenario validations on this build prior to 11/20. We will be working with you to close off the App-V 4.6 PE TAP soon after 11/20.
What files are included in the App-V 4.6 TAP RC2 Release?
The build number for the App-V 4.6 TAP RC2 Release is 4.6.0.1401. The total number of available download files is 15. The breakdown of these files includes:
· The 2 files “AppVReadme46.htm” document and "launchcondition.mst" are with the download – Please review this document prior to starting to use the RC2 build. This AppVReadme46.htm file will make you aware of the major issues that we want you to know about before beginning to use this build.
· There are 6 executable downloads for 32-bits and 64-bits Sequencer, RDS (earlier TS), and Desktop client components.
· There are 4 available self-extracting executables for ClientHelp, DeplGuide, OpsGuide, and Sequencer.
· For the management and streaming server components, please download the 2 self-extracting executables (also part of the 4.5, 4.5 CU1 Release).
MSAppVirt_management_server_setup_4.5.1.15580.exe and MSAppVirt_streaming_server_setup_4.5.1.15580.exe
· The "AppVirtADMTemplate(Beta).msi" will contain an additional ADM template that supports 64-bit clients.
The ADM template centrally manages common client configurations via Preferences by using an existing Group Policy infrastructure and includes settings for communication, client interface, and permissions.
Other articles to look for on the Connect site?
· App-V 4.6 TAP Customers Bug List – This article lists the customer bug fixes contained in the RC2 release of Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.6. This article is primarily intended to inform App-V 4.6 TAP customers about the customer issues fixed by the App-V 4.6 engineering team.
How do we obtain support or file issues?
You should have already validated your MS Connect access to the App-V 4.6 TAP program. There is a feedback form on the MS Connect site. You should complete and submit a form for individual issues. Since this release is for non-production use, all items must be opened via the MS Connect site.
How do we obtain the RC2 Release?
1. Go to the App-V 4.6 TAP Program on the Microsoft Connect site.
2. Download the App-V 4.6 TAP RC2 Release:
a. Click on the “Downloads” link in the left navigation bar in the App-V 4.6 TAP Program.
b.Click on the “Application Virtualization 4 6 RC2 Release” download.
c. Click the “Download” button to begin downloading the RC2 Release and associated documentation.
