Welcome to my VMware App Volumes series. In this session I will create an AppStack with two applications in it, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. Before I can start capturing a new AppStack, I power up the W10APPVCAPTURE-vm.
I first log into App Volumes Manager and go to Volumes, click “Create” in AppStacks
I give the new AppStack a name and description. The default path will work just fine.
Confirm Create AppStack, Create
Next I will provision my new AppStack to the W10APPVCAPTURE host.
I verify the status as available, Provision
I Confirm Start Provisioning
Now I head over to my W10APPVCAPTURE host and open VMware Remote Console. As we can see from the info-prompt, we are now in provisioning mode.
I next install my two applications, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. The installation-language is Norwegian, I will translate at points.
I choose Custom installation
Default installation-path is OK, Next
I deselect Maintenance service, Next
Create shortcuts on desktop and start menu, Next
In summary, Install
Finally I choose to start Firefox, Complete
I will next launch the Chrome-installer
I open Chrome to verify functionality
Finally, I disable the Google Update service
When the applications are installed, I click OK in the info-prompt
I confirm Yes to finish and reboot the computer
After reboot I click OK to the info-prompt and revert my vm back to most recent snapshot.
Now that my new AppStack is provisioned, I can assign it to users
I search the domain for my test user, Assign
I confirm Assign with “Attach AppStacks on next login or reboot”
If I login into one of my desktop pools with a test-user, I now see that the new AppStack is attached and the applications available. I verify my computer-account: “w10-1809-ic-01”
I can also verify in vSphere that the vm has the AppStack connected
Finally, I launch the applications to see that they start as expected
If I click Unassign in App Volumes Manager, I can verify that the AppStack is removed from the vm immediately.
I can now head over to User Environment Manager and make sure that the settings for these two applications are stored in the user’s profile.
VMware App Volumes Product Page
VMware App Volumes planning, deployment etc.
Disclaimer: Every tips/tricks/posting I have published here, is tried and tested in different it-solutions. It is not guaranteed to work everywhere, but is meant as a tip for other users out there. Remember, Google is your friend and don’t be afraid to steal with pride! Feel free to comment below as needed.
