AppLocker Technical Architecture

Applies To: Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012

This topic provides a description of what is included in the AppLocker technical architecture for Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8 and Windows 7.

AppLocker Technical Architecture includes the following topics:

• How AppLocker Works

  This topic explains how AppLocker processes rules and enforces policies.

• AppLocker Architecture and Components

  This topic explains AppLocker's architecture and describes the related components.

• AppLocker Processes and Interactions

  This topic explains the AppLocker use and dependence on other processes and how those interactions fit into the architecture.

• AppLocker Functions

  This topic explains what functions AppLocker uses.

Additional resources

The AppLocker Technical Reference is part of the AppLocker documentation collection for Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8 and Windows 7.