Creating an On-Demand Package in App Volumes: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this blog post, I will guide you through the steps of creating an on-demand package in App Volumes. This type of package allows users to access the application only when they need it, reducing the storage requirements and improving performance. I will be using 7-Zip as the example application, but the process applies to any application.

Step 1: Log in to App Volumes Manager

To create an on-demand package, you need to have App Volumes Manager installed and created a package VM. Open App Volumes Manager and log in to your account.

Step 2: Create the Application

Click on the “Create” button to create a new application. Give the application a name, and select the “On-demand” radio button. Click “Create” again to continue.

Step 3: Attach the Package VM

Now it’s time to attach the empty .vmdk to the package machine. Click on “Package” and search for your package VM. Select it and click “Create” again. Click “Start Packaging” to start the attachment process.

Step 4: Install the Application

When you are logged into your package VM, you’ll see a small window in the bottom right corner. Do not click OK yet! First, install the application. In this case, I’m using 7-Zip, so I’ll run the installer and follow the steps to install and configure the application.

Step 5: Finalize the Package

When you have finished installing and configuring the application, click OK. You’ll be prompted to review the name and version of the package, and you can add some notes if needed. Click “Finalize” to finalize the package.

Step 6: Set the CURRENT Marker

Now we need to set the CURRENT marker on the package we’ve just created. In the App Volumes Management console, click on the “Set CURRENT” button and select the package you just created. Click “Set Current” to set the marker.

Step 7: Assign the Package

The final step is to assign the package to the user(s). On the home screen of the management console, click on the + icon of the application and click on “Assign.” In my case, I’m going to assign it to an AD security group. Enter the name, select the right group, and click “Assign.” Leave the Assignment Type on Marker!

That’s it! You have now successfully created an on-demand package in App Volumes. This type of package allows users to access the application only when they need it, reducing storage requirements and improving performance. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact me.