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• VAS Upgrade from 4.1.2.20 to 4.1.3.16 fails with error message "The installation program was unable to read the SQL. upgrade files for the configuration database"

  Ok so the title of this one is not strictly related to the post but is an example of the error. A little while ago up on the TechCenter I gave an answer to Andi which I said I should blog about….. well that what I am doing. So Andi had a problem that... Posted Sep 05 2008, 10:56 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Justin Zarb, SQL Database, Virtual Application Server, 4.1, Application Virtualization

• Recipes and Step-By-Steps

  Recipes or Step-By-Steps for sequencing are one of the most important things that you can do when sequencing applications. This will help you so much in the long run. We go to many customer sites where they just forget or don’t know what's gone into... Posted Sep 01 2008, 08:52 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Community, Softgrid, Justin Zarb, sequencer, Third Party Apps, TechCenter, Application Virtualization

• Have a look at your Database!

  A really handy thing that I tend to do is review the database of the Softgrid 4.x deployment. The SoftGrid Database has a number of vital information. This information allows us to understand certain server configuration issues and the potential for client... Posted Jun 11 2008, 03:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Justin Zarb, SQL Database, 4.1, 4.2, Application Virtualization

• “The installation program was unable to read the SQL. upgrade files for the configuration database"

  This was the error message that confronted one of our TechNet Forum customers when they were trying to upgrade there VAS from 4.1.2.20 to 4.1.3.16. And its a really interesting issue! All you get when you try and upgrade is an error message saying "The... Posted Jun 10 2008, 02:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: TechNet, Softgrid, Justin Zarb, 4.1, Application Virtualization

• Global Package, Global User, Application, and User pkg's

  Every wondered where things get stored in Application Virtualization? Well Chris Lord one of the PMs gave an insite into this on the technet forurm @ http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=2880423&SiteID=17 . Package Location Description... Posted May 15 2008, 11:42 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Justin Zarb, 4.5, Application Virtualization

• SoftGrid Public KBs from April 2008

  Well there were none for April…… will keep an eye on this for May and post when any new ones pop up Share this post: Read More... Posted May 14 2008, 05:21 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, KB, Justin Zarb, Application Virtualization

• SoftGrid Public KBs from March 2008

  There was only one in March but it was a really cool little KB. For all the gang that were having problems with the MSI Utility the below KB is a massive help! The best practices and the troubleshooting information for the MSI Utility for Microsoft Application... Posted May 14 2008, 05:19 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, KB, Justin Zarb, Application Virtualization

• SoftGrid Public KBs from February 2008

  You can probably tell I am playing catch up :o) I am currently on a course with Brian Kelly who is keeping me very entertained :o) Anyway lets get everyone upto date on KBs! A McAfee antivirus program may detect the Sftfsxp.sys SoftGrid file as a Backdoor... Posted May 14 2008, 05:14 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, KB, Justin Zarb, Application Virtualization

• Beta 4.5 - John Sheehan / Microsoft App-V 4.5 Features

  I stumbled across this today! Its a cool little video of John Sheehan TechEd giving a break down of all the great 4.5 Beta Features! If you have never had the time to play with 4.5 than this Video may suite you better as it gives you a great overview... Posted May 14 2008, 04:20 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Virtualization, Softgrid, Beta, TechEd, Justin Zarb, 4.5, Application Virtualization, Dynamic Suite Composition

• Default First app ......64-00000002

  Whilst I am in the Netherlands (Amsterdam) I have seen this little error popping up and its not just been here that I have seen this but at quite a few customers now. The default first app is a great little tool to just say "Hi I am softgrid and... Posted Apr 22 2008, 07:10 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Justin Zarb, 4.5, 4.1, 4.2, Application Virtualization

• Application Streaming and SoftGrid - dual mode

  The was another great post up on the Citrix site that I really wanted to share that Joe Nord wrote up . It was specifically around using SoftGrid and Citrix Application Streaming. Its great to see so many from Citrix enjoying SoftGrid as a complementary... Posted Feb 22 2008, 07:01 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Community, Softgrid, Softricity, Justin Zarb, Citrix

• Working Together - Application Virtualization from Citrix & Microsoft

  There must have been some love in the air when Tim Graf wrote his post on the two companies Microsoft and Citrix working together! The fact that it was valentines day added some sentiment! -------------------- Since the acquisition of Softricity by Microsoft... Posted Feb 21 2008, 07:06 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Softricity, Justin Zarb, Citrix

• SoftGrid Public KBs from January 2008

  Now I think I have finally catch up on the Kbs! January had some interesting release with the Visual Studio Sequence guide being released! This is always handy! FIX: You cannot use Microsoft SoftGrid to virtualize Visual Studio 2005 http://support.microsoft... Posted Feb 21 2008, 06:58 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Softricity, KB, Justin Zarb, 4.1, 4.2, Application Virtualization

• SoftGrid Public KBs from 2007

  A few people have asked me for the combined KB list for 2007 so I wanted to post this up! Enjoy! SoftGrid Public KBs from January 2007 SoftGrid Client "Error code: xxxxxx-xxxxxx06-0000000E" http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=930633 SoftGrid Client "Error... Posted Feb 20 2008, 11:10 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Softricity, KB, Justin Zarb, 4.1, 4.2, Application Virtualization

• SoftGrid 4.1 SP1 and 4.2 HFRU2 Availability

  So here we are! That update time again! Hot Fix Rollup 2 for Softgrid 4.1 and 4.2 has been released! I am pleased to announce public availability of SoftGrid 4.1 SP1 and 4.2 HFRU2. This cumulative update for SoftGrid v4.1 SP1 and v4.2 provides the latest... Posted Feb 19 2008, 04:55 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Softgrid, KB, Justin Zarb, Virtual Application Server, sequencer, 4.1, 4.2, Application Virtualization

• SFT Explorer 1.2 (Updated)

  Quick Post to just let everyone know that Kalle has updated the SFT Explorer tool to version 1.2. This now shows the deleted registry keys from a sequenced application! Very handy when trying to troubleshoot or understand the reg keys that are in the... Posted Jan 21 2008, 05:30 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Softricity, Justin Zarb, sequencer, Third Party Apps, 4.2, Application Virtualization

• Congratulations Application Virtualization MVPs

  I am thrilled to announce that on January 1, 2008 four of our “Community Leaders” rang in the new year as the very first MVP’s in the new “Virtualization” competency. They are: 1. Kalle Saunamäki 2. Rodney Medina 3. Ruben Spruijt 4. Falko Gräfe All 4... Posted Jan 09 2008, 06:18 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Softricity, Justin Zarb, Application Virtualization

• 4.2 HotFix Rollup 1

  Just to update the release on SoftGrid 4.1 SP1 HFRU1 Bits http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938497 4.2 has also got a HFRU to accompany this!!! SoftGrid 4.2 HFRU1 Bits http://support.microsoft.com/kb/941408 This cumulative update for SoftGrid v4.1 SP1 and... Posted Jan 02 2008, 04:16 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Terminal Server, Softgrid, Justin Zarb, 4.2, Application Virtualization

• 4.1 HotFix Rollup 1 (HFRU1)

  Welcome one and all to a great 2008! I am sure its going to be an exciting year (because they always are!) And to kick it off lets answer that question....after I posted about the MSI utility I had a lot of people asking where is Hotfix Rollup 1!? Hotfix... Posted Jan 02 2008, 10:16 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, KB, Justin Zarb, 4.1, Application Virtualization

• SFTExplorer 1.1 (Updated!)

  SFTExplorer is one of the most popular third party tools that I see out there on the field. So it was great when Kalle pinged me a mail to let me know that it was updated to support the 4.5 (beta) as well as adding and fixing a few other aspects. This... Posted Dec 11 2007, 10:33 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Justin Zarb, 4.5, Third Party Apps, 4.1, 4.2

• SoftGrid Public KBs from November 2007

  So I went high and low on my list of KB's for November and not a Application Virtualization one could be found! So We are safe for another month! You can find all KBs SoftGrid Related for 2007 below! SoftGrid Public KBs from January 2007 SoftGrid Public... Posted Dec 10 2007, 07:01 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, KB, Justin Zarb, Application Virtualization

• A really handy tool! Windows Server 2008 App Logo Tool

  So I am sitting across from Steve Bell on the "Windows Server 2008 Software Logo Program and Application Compatibility" stand (I know, long name!). Steve is a Senior Product Manager for Logo and Application Compatibility. Steve and I have had long discussions... Posted Nov 15 2007, 09:59 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Application Compatibility, Justin Zarb, sequencer, 4.2, Application Virtualization, Logo Program

• Announcing the Infrastructure Planning and Design Series and New Releases for Virtualization!

  As I got home tonight I Saw this great new whitepaper. Architect for Success! New Guidance to Plan and Design Infrastructure for Application and Server Virtualization. Download them Today! This is a really exciting release for the Solution Accelerators... Posted Nov 09 2007, 04:20 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows XP, Windows Vista, whitepaper, Softgrid, wsv, Windows Server 2008, Justin Zarb

• <REGISTRY> Examples - Registry Customizations

  3 days to go till ITForum, and its already getting lots of interest.... My inbox is overflowing with people who want to meet up and am chatting to loads of my Redmond/Boston based friends that are on route now . Anyway, hopefully this will be useful to... Posted Nov 09 2007, 06:33 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, Justin Zarb, OSD

• SoftGrid Public KBs from October 2007

  4 Days till ITForum and I am starting to get my bag packed .....its funny as I have had hardly any time to unpack it since getting back to London! One KB for October! Nice and easy one! Have a read of this KB as it describes situation that you may find... Posted Nov 07 2007, 07:01 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Softgrid, KB, Justin Zarb