The Microsoft Office 2010 Deployment Kit for App-V is a specialized toolset essential for virtualizing and deploying Office 2010 applications using Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V). It provides necessary licensing components and integration features that allow virtualized Office apps to function seamlessly on client machines, acting as if they were natively installed. Key Components and Functionality
License Activation: Includes components needed to activate Office 2010 licenses within virtualized environments.
System Integration: Enables crucial integration features, such as:
Search Support: Fast search in virtualized Outlook 2010 using Windows Desktop Search, and indexing support for Office file types.
SharePoint Integration: Allows virtualized Office apps to open, edit, and save files directly from Windows SharePoint.
Protocol Redirection: Handles URL protocol redirection to virtualized Outlook 2010.
OneNote Integration: Enables “Print to OneNote” functionality.
Control Panel Applet: Manages Mail control panel applet settings for virtualized Outlook. Usage Guide for Deployment
The deployment process involves two main phases: Sequencing and Client Deployment. Sequencing Station Setup:
Install the App-V Sequencer on a dedicated sequencer machine.
Install the Microsoft Office 2010 Deployment Kit for App-V on the sequencer machine before starting the monitoring of the Office 2010 installation.
Use the sequencer to monitor the installation of Office 2010 (using an administrative installation point/MSP file) to create the virtual application package. Client Machine Setup: Install the App-V Client on all target user devices.
Install the Microsoft Office 2010 Deployment Kit for App-V on all target client machines before attempting to run the virtualized Office 2010 package. Deployment:
Distribute the virtual Office 2010 package to clients using App-V management servers, SCCM, or other deployment methods. System Requirements
Operating Systems: Compatible with Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP SP3. Prerequisites: Requires App-V 4.6 or later.
Note: This tool is essential for handling licensing and system integration, as simply sequencing Office 2010 without it will result in activation errors and broken functionalities, such as inability to save to SharePoint or lack of Outlook search.
If you are looking to understand the broader context of virtualizing Office applications, including how to handle licensing and user settings within these virtual containers, I can help clarify those steps for you. Microsoft Office 2010 Deployment Kit for App-V
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