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How to Virtualize and Stream Microsoft Office 2007 on Citrix XenApp
The more applications you can virtualize on your Citrix XenApp servers the better. Why? Well the obvious reasons are avoiding application conflicts and in some cases almost eliminating regression testing which also reduces risk.
I know from experience that pushing the button to rollout a full installation of an application can be a butt clenching operation, especially if you have 50+ applications already installed on your Xenapp build… Gulp.
Below is an article from Citrix which provides details and best practices on virtualizing and streaming Microsoft Office 2007. If you are using the Enterprise version of XenApp then really there is no excuse to not to virtualize at least one version of it!
If you can manage virtualize and stream all your applications this way then you can start utilising your XenApp servers like appliances.
A Free Citrix XenApp Application Compatibility Script
This script has been developed to setup an application environment before an application is launched on a Citrix Xenapp or Terminal Server.
Features (before application launch). Instructions are included within the script.
Automatic Creation of Registry Keys.
Automatic Creation of Folders.
Automatic Copying of Folders, Files.
Automatic Mapping of Network Drives.
Validation of Active Directory Group Membership (XenApp Groups) Before Launching.
Checks for existing files, folders and registry keys before overwriting.
Download it here
