Evaluating App-V

Applies to:

  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11

Note

Application Virtualization will be end of life in April 2026. We recommend looking at Azure Virtual Desktop with MSIX app attach. For more information, see What is Azure Virtual Desktop? and Set up MSIX app attach with the Azure portal.

Before you deploy App-V into a production environment, you should evaluate it in a lab environment. You can use the information in this article to set up App-V in a lab environment for evaluation purposes only.

Configure lab computers for App-V Evaluation

Use the following links for information about setting up the App-V sequencer on a computer in your lab environment.

Installing the App-V Sequencer and Creating Packages

Use the following links for information about setting up the App-V sequencer and creating packages in your lab environment.

Configuring the App-V Server

Use the following links for information about setting up the App-V server in your lab environment.

Enabling the App-V Client

Use the following links for more information about creating and managing virtualized packages in your lab environment.