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Middleware applications
Use the middleware application type to sequence middle-
ware or framework software that another sequenced application package requires. For
example, a particular environment might be required to run a sequenced application.
You can sequence this as middleware.
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SEQUENCING AN APPLICATION
You can learn more about sequencing an application at
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us
The App-V Sequencer requires the following software:
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Windows 7 (x86 and x64), Windows 8 (x86 or x64), or Windows 8.1 (x86 or x64)
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Microsoft .NET Framework 3.51 and .NET Framework 4.5 (Full)
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Windows PowerShell 3.0 (included with Windows 8.1 and Windows 8)
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Microsoft KB2533623 (an update for Windows 7)
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Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable (x86 and x64; executable file install only)
Installing the Sequencer involves running an executable file (.exe) or installing from a
Windows installer package file (.msi). If you install from the .msi file, you do not need to install
the Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable manually.
You should install the Sequencer on a client computer that runs the same operating sys-
tem as the clients that will run the sequenced applications. When you are selecting the client
on which to install the Sequencer, keep the following guidelines in mind:
If your end users are using an x64 version of Windows 7, you should sequence applica-
tions on a computer running the x64 version of Windows 7 with the App-V Sequencer
installed.
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If you have a mix of x86 and x64 clients, you can either sequence the x86 version of an
application and deploy it to both architectures or sequence the x86 and x64 versions
separately.
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A computer running the Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 operating system will be able
to run an application sequenced on a computer running the Windows 7 operating
system.
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Although an application sequenced on a computer running the Windows 8.1 or
Windows 8 operating system will likely run when deployed through App-V to a com-
puter running the Windows 7 operating system, Microsoft does not recommend this
strategy. Instead, you should sequence applications that you intend to run on comput-
ers running the Windows 7 operating system on a computer running the
Windows 7 operating system.
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