Evaluating App-V

Applies to:

• Windows 10
• Windows 11

Important

Extended support for MDOP ends on April 14, 2026. For more information, see Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) support extended.

Documentation for previous versions of MDOP is available with the Windows previous versions documentation.

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.

• How to Install the Sequencer

• Creating and Managing App-V Virtualized Applications

Configuring the App-V Server

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

• How to Deploy the App-V server

• Administering App-V Virtual Applications by Using the Management Console

Enabling the App-V Client

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

• Enable the App-V desktop client

• How to Configure the Client to Receive Package and Connection Groups Updates From the Publishing Server

Related articles

• Getting Started with App-V