Application Compatibility Pack launched

AdminStudio with Application Compatibility Pack accelerates Windows 7 and Application Virtualization migrations.

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The Compatibility Solver in AdminStudio with Application Compatibility Pack.

AdminStudio with Application Compatibility Pack automatically assesses all applications to accurately calculate the effort and cost of the migration project. It also pinpoints and fixes application compatibility issues for desktop, server and web-based applications. As a result, packagers can test applications in minutes instead of weeks and obtain an overall view of the compatibility of all applications, including which ones require fixing for deployment on Windows 7 or Internet Explorer 8. Moreover, for applications that do require remediation, AdminStudio Application Compatibility Pack generates a standard MSI transform, automatically fixing in a matter of minutes 98% of installation package-related Windows 7 compatibility issues. This drastically reduces overall costs by removing the need for skilled packaging and support resources and manual efforts.

The following editions are available:

• AdminStudio Enterprise with Application Compatibility Pack
• AdminStudio Professional with Application Compatibility Pack

AdminStudio with Application Compatibility Pack Professional Features

• Enhanced Application Management Catalog and Application Manager
  Application centric catalog allows the management of MSIs alongside virtual application packages.
• Process Workflow Management
  A process-oriented interface allows you to step through project lists, visually tracking your progress.     
• Application Catalog Merge Replication
  Automatically synchronize every AdminStudio Application Catalog in your organization.
• Catalog Replication
  For organizations managing software in multiple offices, any location can publish packages to another's Application Catalog.     
• Remote Package Alert
  Get notified whenever applications in other Application Catalogs in your organization are altered or updated, ensuring you never duplicate work.     
• Package Auto-Import
  Drop items into a defined folder for automatic import into the Application Catalog, saving you time.     
• FlexWrap
  Inject license tracking capabilities into applications so they can be managed with FlexNet Manager (sold separately).
• Expanded Windows 7 Support - x32 and x64
  Create packages for Windows 7 deployment, modify exclusion lists for accurate Windows 7 packages, test for Windows 7 application suitability.
• Enhanced Exclusions for Windows 7 Projects
  Simplify Windows 7 packaging with automatic exclusion of OS and registry files. Plus, process exclusions for Windows 7 and Vista are now included in the process exclusions used by the Repackager Installation Monitoring.    
• Support for MSI 5.0
  Keeping current with the latest standards, AdminStudio produces MSI compatible with MSI 5.0.    
• Enhanced User Folder Handling
  Matching the realignment of user data folders in Windows 7, the AdminStudio Repackager now improves the handling of user data.    
• Enhanced Side-by-Side Assemblies
  Private and shared side-by-side assemblies are improved with streamlined functionality.    
• Convert Applications to Windows 7 Ready MSIs
  AdminStudio helps ensure applications run reliably on Windows 7 (or any Windows OS) by automatically repackaging any setup to a fully compliant MSI package. AdminStudio itself runs on Windows 7, so you can follow best practices by performing MSI repackaging and testing on machines running the same Windows 7 OS as your target environment.
• Manage InstallScript MSI Setups
  AdminStudio automatically converts InstallScript MSI setups into 100% pure MSIs.
• Convert Any Setup to Windows Installer - AdminStudio has the technology to convert any setup, even InstallScript MSIs, into pure Windows Installer packages.
• Solution for Packaging InstallShield Setups
  AdminStudio can see inside native InstallShield setups, automatically capture their information, and accurately convert them into MSIs. No matter if the original installation is 100% InstallScript™ or an InstallScript MSI mix, AdminStudio can repackage it into a pure, accurate MSI. AdminStudio can also automatically convert Microsoft® Configuration Manager (formerly SMS), Novell ZENworks®, WinINSTALL®, and Wise® WSE software packages directly into robust MSIs without repackaging.
• Capture Context Data during Repackaging
  AdminStudio’s Repackager now captures context data during the MSI repackaging process.
• Runs On Windows 7
  AdminStudio itself runs on Windows 7, so you can follow best practices by performing MSI repackaging and testing on machines running the same Windows 7 OS as your target environment.    
• Snapshot-Free MSI Repackaging
  Save time and improve MSI package quality by capturing all system changes made by a setup — and only those changes — without waiting for snapshots.
• Process Assistant
  The Process Assistant speeds you through the entire software packaging process.
• Setup Intent
  The Setup Intent Wizard scans your source project files for any uncaptured DLLs or dependencies and automatically prompts you to add them to your package.
• AXT and AOT Conversion to MSI
  Save time by automatically converting multiple ZENworks AXT and AOT files to MSI packages at once.    
• VMware Integration
  AdminStudio integrates with VMware Workstation, making it easier to repackage and test packages.    
• Software Package Conversions
  Convert Microsoft® Configuration Manager, Novell ZENworks®, WinINSTALL®, and Wise® WSEsoftware packages into MSIs.
• Global Exclusions Editor
  Identify what files you never wish to deploy with any package, and they will be automatically blocked.
• Traditional Snapshot Capturing
  AdminStudio offers you the option of repackaging using the traditional snapshot approach.    
• Package Applications Quickly and Correctly
  Intelligent, automated tools speed you through the software packaging process.
• Double-Byte Character Support- AdminStudio’s Repackager now properly captures double-byte character sets (such as Japanese, Korean, or Arabic), so you can accurately verify data.    
• InstallShield
  AdminStudio is powered by the latest version of an MSI authoring and editing tool, InstallShield, which includes the ability to natively create an App-V installation, support for MSI 5.0 and more.
• VBScript Custom Action Editor
  Easily edit and format your VBScript custom action code.     
• Language Pack Included
  Automatically localize installation UIs into 33 languages, eliminating hours of tedious translation effort.  Supported languages Chinese (Simplified), Greek, Chinese (Traditional) Hungarian, English, Italian, Basque, Norwegian, Bulgarian, Polish, Catalan, Russian, Croatian, Thai, Czech, Turkish, Danish, Portuguese (Brazil), Dutch, Portuguese (Portugal), Finnish, Romanian, Indonesian, Serbian, Japanese, Slovak, Korean, Slovenian, French (Canada), Spanish, French (France), Swedish and German.
• Customize Virtual Packages and MSIs with InstallShield
  The AdminStudio Editor is powered by InstallShield.
• Flexible Package Build Options
  Get tremendous flexibility in your package build formats, including the new ability to build installations with a single external CAB file.
• Create Your Own MSIs and Patches
  Easily author your own MSI installations and patches.
• Create and Edit Transforms
  Quickly create or edit transform files (MSTs) for modifying MSIs. More
• Prerequisite Support
  Check for and install any prerequisite applications or system components before your MSI package is executed.    
• Rapidly Locate Files within MSIs
  Run a search to determine if a file is present in a repackaged MSI and located in your desired path.    
• XML File Editing
  Author installations that edit XML files on the target machine without having to create a custom action.    
• Palm OS Device Support
  Create installations for any mobile device running the popular Palm OS.    
• Windows 7 Application Compatibility Assessment
  Overview report of entire portfolio for project scoping by performing over 10,000 Windows 7 compatibility tests on each application.
• Pinpoint Application Compatibility Issues
  Identifies both installation package and application code compatibility issues.
• Automated Windows 7 Application Compatibility Fixing
  Auto generate standard MSI transforms to fix over 98% of installation package related issues.
• Eliminate Software Conflicts
  Automatically detect and eliminate conflicts between Windows Installer packages and installed apps before you deploy.
• Support for Terminal Services
  Automatically validate that applications requiring terminal service environments will function properly once deployed.     
• File Dependency Scanning
  Run automated scans to determine the file dependencies of any application in your environment.     
• System Snapshot Analysis
  Capture the state of an operating system and import it into the Application Catalog for use in resolving conflicts.     
• Transform Management
  Automatically identify and eliminate conflicts in multiple configurations of the same package, including transforms.     
• Application Isolation Wizard
  Ensure new MSIs won't interfere with installed applications by automatically isolating their shared DLLs and other dependencies before deployment.
• Quality Assurance Testing
  Test packages before deployment to ensure they will install correctly and behave reliably.
• Configuration Testing
  QualityMonitor automatically verifies before deployment that all installation elements will be configured correctly.
• Locked-Down User Testing
  Verify that a package has sufficient access rights to operate in a locked-down environment before you deploy it.
• Diagnose and Repair Installed Applications
  Determine if an installed application needs repair, what repair is needed, and why.
• Ensure MSIs Meet Corporate Standards-  Easily create custom rules that identify applications violating your corporate standards and define how you wish AdminStudio to correct them.
• Risk-Free Predeployment Testing
  Simulate the deployment of a package to identify and correct problems before the real deployment.
• Configuration Manager Web Console
  Prepare, publish, and distribute applications through Microsoft Configuration Manager without ever touching the Configuration Manager console.
• Hand Off Packages to Any Deployment Solution
  Automatically release packages to any deployment solution, including Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager, Novell® ZENworks®, LANDesk® Management Suite, BMC® Configuration Management, Citrix, and Tivoli®.
• Support for Other Deployment Methods
  AdminStudio facilitates distributing packages via network destinations, FTP servers, administrative installations, and more.

AdminStudio with Application Compatibility Pack Enterprise Features

The Enterprise Edition includes everything in the Professional Edition plus the following:

• Centrally Manage and Report on Application Portfolio
  Customizable reports and dashboards allow reporting on any parameter of the Application Catalog.
• Job Manager
  Schedule conflict testing tasks to run anytime without human intervention.
• Security Console
  Easily define and control the access rights of every AdminStudio user. Now with LDAP support.
• Integration with Workflow Manager
  AdminStudio and Workflow Manager are fully integrated, making it even easier to standardize and streamline packaging, as well as implement application packaging best practices ITIL and Microsoft's MOF and BDD.
• Detailed Application Portfolio Compatibility Reporting
  Instantly run pre-defined reports showing all applications grouped by their compatibility status. Shows precisely which applications have issues with each platform, to focus and prioritize further testing and fixing.
• Automated Internet Explorer Compatibility Testing for Web Applications
  Simple, bulk loading of Web site addresses (URLs) and Web based applications for Internet Explorer compatibility testing.
• Windows Server 2008 R2 Compatibility Testing
  In-depth testing and reporting on both installation package and application code compatibility issues. 
• Patch Impact Testing
  Identify the impact a patch will have on your applications before you deploy it.
• Patch File Import Wizard
  Easily import new patches from Microsoft into the AdminStudio catalog for conflict testing.
• PackageExpert
  PackageExpert saves you time by running MSI validation and QA tests on your MSI packages and automatically fixing any errors.

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About Flexera Software

Flexera Software, the maker of InstallShield, is fully dedicated to powering the business of software for our customers. For over 25 years, Flexera's solutions have helped software and hardware producers and their customers maximize revenue, cut costs, and eliminate manual processes. Flexera Software provides solutions that power the business of software. By simplifying the business relationship between software/hardware producers and their customers, Flexera solutions have a 25-year history of maximizing the value of the software that the world develops and uses.