High Level Architecture for App-V 5.1
Use the following information to help you simplify you Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) 5.1 deployment.
Architecture Overview
A typical App-V 5.1 implementation consists of the following elements.
Element | More information |
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App-V 5.1 Management Server |
The App-V 5.1 Management server provides overall management functionality for the App-V 5.1 infrastructure. Additionally, you can install more than one instance of the management server in your environment which provides the following benefits:
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App-V 5.1 Publishing Server |
The App-V 5.1 publishing server provides functionality for virtual application hosting and streaming. The publishing server does not require a database connection and supports the following protocols:
You can also help increase App-V 5.1 availability by installing the Publishing server on multiple computers. A network load balancer should also be considered so that server requests are balanced. |
App-V 5.1 Reporting Server |
The App-V 5.1 Reporting server enables authorized users to run and view existing App-V 5.1 reports and ad hoc reports that can help them manage the App-V 5.1 infrastructure. The Reporting server requires a connection to the App-V 5.1 reporting database. You can also help increase App-V 5.1 availability by installing the Reporting server on multiple computers. A network load balancer should also be considered so that server requests are balanced. |
App-V 5.1 Client |
The App-V 5.1 client enables packages created using App-V 5.1 to run on target computers. |
Note If you are using App-V 5.1 with Electronic Software Distribution (ESD) you are not required to use the App-V 5.1 Management server, however you can still utilize the reporting and streaming functionality of App-V 5.1.