Bogdan Mitrache

Bogdan is the product lead for Advanced Installer. He has over a decade of experience in application packaging and deployment, you can also find him speaking at conferences and contributing on industry-related communities.

Advanced Installer 21.1 Release Notes

Advanced Installer 21.1, released by Caphyon Ltd. on October 4th, 2023, brings significant enhancements to the software installation process. The standout feature is the integration of Windows Sandbox for testing installation packages, ensuring secure and isolated...

Bogdan Mitrache Oct 16, 2023 0

Access an MSI database table using PowerShell

If you have experience working with MSI Windows Installer, you're probably aware that the Windows Installer database consists of multiple interconnected tables, following a standard format for managing components. The standardized format of MSI Windows Installer...

Bogdan Mitrache Jul 5, 2023 0

Create a Setup Package in 2 minutes or less

In the contemporary world of software development, whether it's a revolutionary video game, a financial management tool for your company, or a simple, enhanced version of Notepad, there's one thing you cannot overlook: the need for a smooth, user-friendly...

Bogdan Mitrache Jul 3, 2023 0

Effortless Conversion from MSI to MSIX

While MSI (Microsoft Installer) remains the packaging format of choice, it's clear that MSIX stands as a robust partner to MSI and AppV. As such, global corporations are beginning to delve into and migrate to MSIX. Transitioning from MSI to MSIX is relatively easy,...

Bogdan Mitrache Jun 1, 2023 0

Advanced Installer 20.7 Release Notes

On May 25th, 2023 Caphyon Ltd. is proud to announce the release of Advanced Installer 20.7 in Free, Professional, Enterprise, and Architect editions. This release is available for download on the Advanced Installer website. We're thrilled to introduce our new...

Bogdan Mitrache May 30, 2023 0

Repackage Java dependent applications as MSIX

We found an interesting article on the website of Advanced Installer. The article explains how to repackage Java-dependent applications as MSIX packages using Advanced Installer Repackager. MSIX is a new packaging format that replaces App-V and offers better...

Bogdan Mitrache May 25, 2023 0

Configuring MSIX App Attach for Azure VDesktop

We find MSIX App Attach to be a rather impressive and useful feature, so we'll be discussing it in this article. Let's delve into MSIX App Attach and learn how to implement it.

Bogdan Mitrache Apr 17, 2023 0

Advanced Installer 20.1 Release Notes

On November 16th, 2022, Caphyon Ltd. is proud to announce the release of Advanced Installer 20.1 in Free, Professional, Enterprise, and Architect editions. This release is available for download on the Advanced Installer website. Starting with version 20 of...

Bogdan Mitrache Nov 16, 2022 0

How to Automate App-V 5 to MSIX Conversion

IT professionals are now considering switching from App-V to MSIX technology more than ever since mainstream support for App-V ended a few years back, and extended support is due to end in a few years (April 14, 2026). However, with change, this shift comes with...

Bogdan Mitrache Nov 3, 2022 0

How to convert an App-V 5 file to MSIX

Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) is a fully developed technology that enterprises use to deliver Win32 applications as virtual applications. Here's a little background on App-V: It all started in 2006 when Microsoft acquired Softgrid and released App-V...

Bogdan Mitrache Oct 31, 2022 0

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15apr(apr 15)9:00 am19(apr 19)4:30 pmUSA: Learning MSI Projects with InstallShield 2023

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DELIVERY APPROACH: 5 day remotely delivered instructor-led live class

The InstallShield, MSI Projects course provides you with a solid understanding of installation terminology, the tasks an installation program needs to perform, and the InstallShield development environment.

In this course, you will learn how to customize your installation with custom actions in order to make changes to your end users’ systems. You will also see how to correctly identify, install, and configure special types of files (e.g., COM servers, Windows services, and .NET assemblies). Finally, you will understand how to perform simple to sophisticated changes to your installation’s user interface.

This course teaches you how to create Basic MSI projects, which use the Windows Installer service (MSI) for the installation’s behavior and appearance. This course does not cover InstallScript MSI projects.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

In this class you will learn how to:

Create and organize an installation project
Install files and create shortcuts
Install and configure special types of files and data, such as registry and INI data, COM servers, Windows services, and .NET assemblies
Work with MSI sequences and custom actions
Customize your installer’s user interface
Package your installer for Windows Vista, Windows 7, and later
Use the Automation interface to modify your project outside the graphical environment

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Previous InstallShield experience is not required; however, you should be comfortable with the following:

Using Windows Explorer and the command prompt to create and manage files, and run executables
Basic Windows terminology (e.g. DLL, Control Panel, etc.)

Later sections of the course assume familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as VBScript, C or C++, and C#.

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15 (Monday) 9:00 am - 19 (Friday) 4:30 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time

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Online

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T-Lux Group

TLUX was founded in 2014 and since then has been leveraging over 25 years experience in the Application Packaging, Installation Authoring and End-User Computing/Desktop Deployment space. Operating out of two bases in London and Ulm, Germany – we are the global certified Professional Services provider for Flexera and Revenera as well as having a global partner network throughout EMEA, the USA and APAC – bringing our world class consulting and training offerings to clients of all shapes, sizes and industries. We have a wide range of services offerings from training and bespoke workshops, through to complete AdminStudio implementations and integrations, an Application Packaging ‘Factory’ capability as well as helping manage and maintain the installation strategies, builds and deployment configurations for many organisations. Letting them get on with their core business.

124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom

22apr(apr 22)9:00 am26(apr 26)4:30 pmEMEA: Application Packaging with AdminStudio 2023

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DELIVERY APPROACH: 5 day remotely delivered instructor-led live class

The AdminStudio application packaging training course will teach you to use AdminStudio to repackage traditional setups into Windows Installer packages and customize those packages to meet specific needs. Learn application packaging best practices and much more.

In this application packaging training course, you will also gain experience in creating transforms for existing third-party MSI packages and improving package quality through identifying and resolving conflicts between packages, validation and automated tests before deploying your applications.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

In this class you will learn:

How to prepare your development systems, test systems and documentation for the application-migration process
How to use AdminStudio’s Repackager to convert traditional setups to Windows Installer setups and virtual applications
How to enhance and customize repackaged setups using the InstallShield Editor and to correct validation errors
How to use AdminStudio’s Test Center to identify and resolve potential issues using automated test cases and Best Practices.
How to use AdminStudio’s Tuner to customize the installation of existing Windows Installer setups——to meet your company-specific requirements
How to convert MSI packages to virtual packages

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Previous AdminStudio experience is not required; however, you should be comfortable with the following:

Using Windows Explorer and the command prompt to create and manage files and run executables
Basic Windows terminology (e.g. DLL, Control Panel, etc.)

COURSE CURRICULUM

The following course sections and topics will be covered in the class. If you have a specific area that you think might need extra attention, mention it to your instructor on the first day of application packaging training.

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22 (Monday) 9:00 am - 26 (Friday) 4:30 pm(GMT+00:00) View in my time

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Online

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T-Lux Group

124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom

may 2024

13may(may 13)9:00 am17(may 17)5:00 pmIT Pro Masters Packaging for MSIXMasters Level

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TMurgent is bringing Tim Mangan and his world-renowned training back to The Netherlands, and now we focus exclusively on Packaging for MSIX.

The Masters Packaging for MSIX class will be run by TMurgent. This 4-day class is designed to accommodate students that are new to packaging, new to MSIX, and especially those with significant prior experience.

We will provide you with both theory and practical hands-on experience in our training lab. We will cover the commonly used tooling from Microsoft, our own tools, and a few others as well.

We recommend the in-person classroom experience, however remote students are accepted in this class also.

NOTE: YOU MUST REQUEST REMOTE AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO START OF CLASS!

Prerequisites:

The course is designed for people with a general background in IT and/or Packaging. We take students with or without prior experience in MSIX. Although Software Developers are not targeted for this course, and we will not be covering developer material, Developers are welcome.

There are no hard pre-requisites to be able to take the class, however, the following are helpful:

Knowledge and experience with general Microsoft Windows Administration.
Experience with other “packaging” techniques helpful.
Experience with Application Deployment.
Help Desk Experience.

The training site will provide desktop Computers to access the Labs. You are welcome to bring your own VMs, on your laptop or back in your office via VPN, but we do provide all of the VMs you need. Remote students will provide their own VMs based on information we provide after registration.

Syllabus

IT Pro Masters Packaging for MSIX

A 4-day (in-person) or 8 half-days (when remote) hands-on class where you will learn the concepts, techniques, and latest tricks to be successful and packaging and configuring applications for delivery within the Enterprise using Microsoft MSIX.

Whether you use modern or traditional application delivery methods, the applications your company depends on must be customized, and in many cases remediated to work in today’s desktops. MSIX is the future for new applications, and while not all traditional applications will work in the MSIX container, this class will give you the ability to get the most application compatibility possible today.

Syllabus

1. Concepts of Packaging

Principals and rules of Packaging
Filter Drivers, Function hooking, and Dll Injection
MSIX technology overview
Principals of Redirection and Copy-on-Write
Anatomy of an installer package and the Windows API

2. Overview of Delivery Options

Including Configuration Manager, Intune, App Attach, PowerShell, and 3rd Party Managers.

3. Fundamentals of the MSIX Package Format and Runtime

4. Setting up VMs for Packaging and Testing

Setting up a MSIX Capture Station
Setting up a “Smoke Test” Station

5. Packaging with App-V and MSIX

Hands-on Labs covering Best Practices, VFS techniques, Modification Packages, Plug-Ins, AppInstaller updates, Shared Package Containers, the PSF Fixes, and package scripts.
PowerShell for MSIX
Using MSX Packaging Tool
The 7 fixups available from the PSF
Using PsfTooling
Using TMEditX
Using other Third-party tools for MSIX
Automation
MSIX App Attach, VHD/X and CIM

6. Debugging Techniques for MSIX and apps in general

7. Conversion from App-V to MSIX

Time

13 (Monday) 9:00 am - 17 (Friday) 5:00 pm(GMT+02:00) View in my time

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PDS Training Center

Parallelweg Oost 13a, Culemborg

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Professional Development Systems b.v.

Parallelweg Oost 13a 4103 NC Culemborg

june 2024

03jun(jun 3)1:00 pm13(jun 13)5:00 pmIT Pro Masters Packaging for MSIX

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TMurgent is continuing our world renowned MSIX training with remote learning. Since the pandemic started, we have heard from some customers that they need the training but just still can’t, or don’t want to, travel.

This class is widely considered to be the ultimate place to learn about MSIX Packaging, and will be delivered remotely, allowing you to train from work or home without travel.

Book With Confidence / No Cancelation Policy: Whenever a single student is registered and confirmed for a class, we will not cancel the class. Period.

The Masters Level MSIX Packaging class will be run by TMurgent. This 8-day class (4 hours/day) will provide you with both theory and practical hands-on experience in our training lab. This class is both for those who are new to MSIX, and those with prior experience already.

The class will be held online at a time optimally convenient to Europeans and Americans.

Note: The class is an 8-day class for 4 hours each day.

Prerequisites:

The course is designed for people with a general background in IT and/or Packaging. We take students with or without prior experience in App-V.

There are no hard pre-requisites to be able to take the class, however, the following are helpful:

Knowledge and experience with general Microsoft Server Administration.
Knowledge and experience with SQL Server Administration.
Experience with other “packaging” techniques helpful.
Experience with App-V Administration and Sequencing.

Remote students (only) will be required to build your own VMs at your site prior to the start of the class:

Each student will require two Windows VMs.
Our pre-class prep kit will provide detailed written instructions, a video introduction to building the VMs, and installers for the tools needed.
Any type of hypervisor may be used, but the student must have access to create and revert to “snapshots”.
You will need additional storage on a share for the application installers and created packages.
It is highly recommended that students have two monitors, microphone, video camera, and earphones.

In-person students (when available) need to bring a laptop with wireless lan to tap into lab equipment provided.

Syllabus

IT Pro Masters Packaging for MSIX

Syllabus

1. Concepts of Packaging

Principals and rules of Packaging
Filter Drivers, Function hooking, and Dll Injection
MSIX technology overview
Principals of Redirection and Copy-on-Write
Anatomy of an installer package and the Windows API

2. Overview of Delivery Options

Including Configuration Manager, Intune, App Attach, PowerShell, and 3rd Party Managers.

3. Fundamentals of the MSIX Package Format and Runtime

4. Setting up VMs for Packaging and Testing

Setting up a MSIX Capture Station
Setting up a “Smoke Test” Station

5. Packaging with App-V and MSIX

Hands-on Labs covering Best Practices, VFS techniques, Modification Packages, Plug-Ins, AppInstaller updates, Shared Package Containers, the PSF Fixes, and package scripts.
PowerShell for MSIX
Using MSX Packaging Tool
The 7 fixups available from the PSF
Using PsfTooling
Using TMEditX
Using other Third-party tools for MSIX
Automation
MSIX App Attach, VHD/X and CIM

6. Debugging Techniques for MSIX and apps in general

7. Conversion from App-V to MSIX

Time

3 (Monday) 1:00 pm - 13 (Thursday) 5:00 pm(GMT+02:00) View in my time

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https://expert-class.ch/

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https://expert-class.ch/

10jun(jun 10)9:00 am14(jun 14)4:30 pmEMEA: Learning MSI Projects with InstallShield 2023

Event Details

DELIVERY APPROACH: 5 day remotely delivered instructor-led live class

COURSE OBJECTIVES

In this class you will learn how to:

Create and organize an installation project
Install files and create shortcuts
Install and configure special types of files and data, such as registry and INI data, COM servers, Windows services, and .NET assemblies
Work with MSI sequences and custom actions
Customize your installer’s user interface
Package your installer for Windows Vista, Windows 7, and later
Use the Automation interface to modify your project outside the graphical environment

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Previous InstallShield experience is not required; however, you should be comfortable with the following:

Using Windows Explorer and the command prompt to create and manage files, and run executables
Basic Windows terminology (e.g. DLL, Control Panel, etc.)

Later sections of the course assume familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as VBScript, C or C++, and C#.

Time

10 (Monday) 9:00 am - 14 (Friday) 4:30 pm(GMT+00:00) View in my time

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Online

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T-Lux Group

124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom

24jun(jun 24)9:00 am28(jun 28)4:30 pmUSA: Application Packaging with AdminStudio 2023

Event Details

DELIVERY APPROACH: 5 day remotely delivered instructor-led live class

COURSE OBJECTIVES

In this class you will learn:

How to prepare your development systems, test systems and documentation for the application-migration process
How to use AdminStudio’s Repackager to convert traditional setups to Windows Installer setups and virtual applications
How to enhance and customize repackaged setups using the InstallShield Editor and to correct validation errors
How to use AdminStudio’s Test Center to identify and resolve potential issues using automated test cases and Best Practices.
How to use AdminStudio’s Tuner to customize the installation of existing Windows Installer setups——to meet your company-specific requirements
How to convert MSI packages to virtual packages

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Previous AdminStudio experience is not required; however, you should be comfortable with the following:

Using Windows Explorer and the command prompt to create and manage files and run executables
Basic Windows terminology (e.g. DLL, Control Panel, etc.)

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