MSIX app attach: The Modern Way of Deploying Applications

MSIX app attach: The Modern Way of Deploying Applications

Feb 13, 2023 | Articles

..In today’s fast-paced digital world, organisations need to have access to their applications quickly and easily. Installing software on each device, especially in a large enterprise, can be a time-consuming and complicated process. That’s where MSIX app attach comes in. This technology revolutionises the way organisations deploy applications in a virtualised environment, making it easier and more efficient for IT administrators.

What is MSIX app attach?

MSIX app attach is a modern way of deploying applications in a virtualised environment. The technology was initially created for use with Azure Virtual Desktop, but its use and demand are growing in other areas as well. MSIX app attach allows IT administrators to package once and deliver applications directly to user workspaces, eliminating the need for a traditional installation process. Instead of having to install applications on the operating system, MSIX app attach delivers the applications directly to a user’s workspace by attaching an MSIX image and registering the apps with the operating system, offering a more secure, consistent, and up-to-date delivery of applications.

MSIX app attach uses Microsoft’s latest application packaging format, MSIX, to ensure that applications are delivered in a secure and consistent manner. The MSIX format also ensures that applications can run on different versions of Windows 10, providing greater flexibility and compatibility.

Why Use MSIX app attach?

MSIX app attach offers several benefits to organisations, including:

Simplified Deployment: With MSIX app attach, IT administrators no longer have to worry about installing applications on each device. Instead, applications are delivered directly to a user’s workspace, reducing the time and effort required for deployment.

Secure and Consistent Delivery: MSIX app attach uses the MSIX format, which essentially containerises applications and provides an additional security layer to the applications transformed within MSIX. This means that users have access to multiple versions of the application with no version interference and that data is kept secure.

Compatibility with Different Versions of Windows 10: The MSIX format used by MSIX app attach ensures that applications can run on different versions of Windows 10, 11 and Server 2022, providing greater flexibility and compatibility.

Cost Savings: MSIX app attach eliminates the need for traditional installation processes, which can be time-consuming and expensive. MSIX app attach helps organisations save time and money by simplifying the deployment process.

Why Use appCURE to Implement MSIX app attach?

While MSIX app attach is a powerful capability, deploying it can be a complex and time-consuming process. That’s where appCURE comes in. appCURE studio has a set of tooling designed to simplify and speed up the process of MSIX app attach. In addition, it offers proprietary features, including batch MSIX image creation, CIMFS image creation, MSIX app compatibility, and MSIX image smoke testing. These features help IT administrators quickly and efficiently create MSIX images for deployment in their environment.

In addition, appCURE has worked closely with Microsoft to ensure that its product portfolio supports all aspects of MSIX app attach assessment, transformation, and testing. This allows IT administrators to take advantage of the latest advancements in MSIX app attach without worrying about compatibility issues.

Furthermore, appCURE is a cost-effective solution that can help organisations save time and money compared to traditional deployment methods. With its user-friendly interface and simplified process, IT administrators can deploy MSIX app attach with confidence and ease.

In Conclusion…

if you want to deploy MSIX app attach in your organisation, appCURE is a solution you should consider. Its user-friendly interface and streamlined process make it easy for IT administrators to deploy MSIX app attach with confidence and ease. Whether you are new to MSIX app attach or have experience deploying applications in a virtualised environment, appCURE is a cost-effective solution that can help you achieve your goals. So, why wait? Start exploring appCURE today and see how it can help you take advantage of the benefits of MSIX app attach.

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appCURE and Application Readiness Partner to Streamline Application Transformation for Businesses

appCURE and Application Readiness Partner to Streamline Application Transformation for Businesses

Feb 8, 2023 | News

In the fast-paced, technology-driven marketplace of today, digital transformation has become a crucial aspect for businesses to compete and succeed. But the transformation process can be challenging and time-consuming, especially when it comes to migrating legacy applications to modern workspaces.

Recognising this challenge, appCURE, a leading provider of application transformation solutions, and Application Readiness, a specialist provider of application reporting and migration services, have partnered to bring their respective expertise and technology to support businesses in their digital transformation journeys.

The partnership offers a comprehensive solution that simplifies and streamlines the application transformation process, reducing the time to production from years to months. The joint solution also addresses compatibility issues and security risks that businesses face while migrating legacy applications to modern workspaces.
appCURE’s portfolio, built on its own process, provides the ability to create the most optimal and best-utilized environments for digital workspaces by automating the creation of multiple package format types.

On the other hand, Application Readiness brings its extensive experience in application readiness and migration to provide businesses with the support they need to migrate their applications confidently.

In conclusion, the partnership between appCURE and Application Readiness is an exciting development for businesses looking to transform their applications. With appCURE’s leading processes and methodologies and Application Readiness’s expertise in application reporting and migration, businesses can achieve their digital transformation goals faster and more efficiently.

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Webinar: Accelerating the Customer Cloud Journey with appCURE

Webinar: Accelerating the Customer Cloud Journey with appCURE

Feb 8, 2023 | Events

As businesses continue to navigate the challenges of digital transformation, finding effective solutions to modernize their application estate has become increasingly important. To help address this need, appCURE is offering a unique solution that can accelerate the customer cloud journey and transform the application landscape.

What is appCURE?

appCURE is a leading application transformation platform that is based on the CURE (Capture, Update, Remediate, Execute) process. The company’s focus is on solving customer challenges with applications and enabling delivery at a faster pace, shifting the time to production from years to months for both digital workspaces and server workloads. The appCURE portfolio provides a range of capabilities, including the creation of multiple package format types, like MSIX, app attach, and VMware App Volumes, and a Studio for automating administration tasks around dynamic application transformation and delivery.

How appCURE Can Help

By partnering with appCURE, businesses can take advantage of its leading processes and methodologies to modernize their application estate and increase the time to value for solutions such as MSIX app attach with AVD or migration to Intune for W365 and modern management. The appCURE process consists of four core pillars: Capture, Update, Remediate, and Execute. The platform allows businesses to find the installed parts of the application and capture them, compare differences between the current state and the target operating system, remediate any errors and apply fixes, and deliver the application to their chosen vendor/platform.

Who Should Attend the Webinar

The upcoming UK Partner Webinar on March 08, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM GMT+00:00 is an opportunity for Alliance Managers, Practice Leads, Sales and Presales Leads, Technical Roles, and Level 200 to learn more about appCURE and its benefits. The webinar will feature Jim Moyle (Senior Program Manager – AVD), Steve (CEO), and Ryan (CTO) from appCURE, who will introduce the company and discuss and demo how it can help accelerate the customer cloud journey.

Conclusion

As businesses look to modernize their application estate and make the transition to the cloud, appCURE offers a unique and effective solution. By utilizing the appCURE process, businesses can reduce the time to production, increase the time to value for solutions and create the most optimal and best-utilised environments for their digital workspace. If you’re interested in learning more about appCURE and how it can help your business, be sure to register for the UK Partner Webinar on March 08, 2023.

 

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The Importance of Repackaging Apps in MSIX Format for Improved Security

The Importance of Repackaging Apps in MSIX Format for Improved Security

Feb 3, 2023 | Articles

In today’s digital landscape, security is a top concern for businesses of all sizes. The rise of remote work and the increasing use of cloud-based apps has made it even more critical to protect sensitive information. One effective way to improve the security of business apps is to repackage them in the MSIX format.

MSIX is a modern application package format that provides a secure and reliable way to install, update, and manage applications on Windows 10, 11 devices and Windows Server 2022. This format has several benefits over traditional installation methods, including:

Improved security: MSIX apps are protected by Windows security features, including SmartScreen and Windows Defender, which help prevent malware infections and reduce the risk of data breaches. Additionally, MSIX supports compliance with industry security standards, such as Cyber Essentials, by providing a secure and managed container for apps and addressing key security principles such as boundary firewalls and internet gateways, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management.

Simplified deployment: MSIX apps can be easily deployed and managed through the Microsoft Store for Business and enterprise delivery technologies like Microsoft Intune, VMware Workspace One and AppVentiX, which eliminate the need for manual installations and reduce the risk of configuration errors.

Additionally, migrating to MSIX enables dynamic application delivery (MSIX app attach), allowing enterprises to deploy and manage applications centrally to the users who need each specific app without installing every app on the master image. Businesses can use the likes of Azure Virtual Desktop, AppVentiX, Nerdio, VMware App Volumes and Parallels RAS to deliver applications in the MSIX app attach format to users.

Streamlined updates: MSIX apps can be updated automatically through the Microsoft Store for Business and other supported MSIX enterprise app management solutions, ensuring that users have the latest version of the app with the latest security updates and bug fixes.

Sandboxing: The MSIX format also provides a sandboxing capability, which isolates the app from the underlying operating system (container), reducing the risk of malware infections and other security threats. The sandbox container provides limited access to system resources, including read access to the global file and registry of the device. This helps to prevent the app from making unauthorized changes to the system or accessing sensitive information. MSIX images (MSIX app attach) mount to the virtual desktop as read-only, which further helps tighten the grip on security.

Code signing Certificates: code signing certificates with MSIX packages are a mandatory requirement to enable installation. This can add a level of trust to the apps you use, which is important in the context of enterprise app deployment. The certificate helps to verify the authenticity of the MSIX package and that it has not been altered or infected by malware. This provides extra protection for sensitive information and reduces the risk of security breaches. Additionally, code-signing certificates can help ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. This can provide peace of mind for businesses and their customers, as they know that the applications they are using are secure and trustworthy.

Legacy apps: Legacy applications can pose a significant security risk as they may not have been updated to address the latest security threats. By packaging legacy apps into MSIX format, organizations can ensure that they have a secure, containerized version of the application. Sealing is a term we use at appCURE for packaging old applications into an MSIX. Sealing an application into the MSIX package means the application will not change and will not receive future updates. Sealing into an MSIX reduces the risk of security vulnerabilities. MSIX helps businesses meet industry security standards and reduces the risk of security breaches, even when faced with legacy applications that need to be maintained for archival or other reasons during modernization projects.

In conclusion, repackaging business apps in MSIX format provides numerous security benefits and helps businesses stay ahead of potential security threats. By using MSIX, companies can simplify their application deployment and management while ensuring their sensitive information is protected and aligned with industry standards such as Cyber Essentials. It’s time to make the switch to MSIX and take control of your app security today.

 

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Modern Application Delivery at Speed with Parallels & appCURE

Modern Application Delivery at Speed with Parallels & appCURE

Jan 23, 2023 | General, News

appCURE is pleased to announce the Integration between Parallels® RAS (Remote Application Server) and appCURE® Studio. appCURE’s product portfolio offers comprehensive application Assessment, migration, packaging and transformation tools.   Now appCURE can package and publish MSIX app attach images directly to Parallels RAS. This blog discusses the technology integration and the value the partnership provides to customers.

Introduction

Agility is a necessity in today’s world. Many organisations operate or are looking at a hybrid workspace-delivered solution and need the ability to provide access to applications quickly, securely, and cost-effectively moving forward. In addition, end users require reliability and security, whether your platform of choice is physical, virtual, or cloud.

The Parallels RAS and appCURE partnership and Integration help you simplify application management to get to production quickly; the Integration offers enhanced application lifecycle management and the ability to deliver modern application formats rapidly.

Dynamic application delivery with MSIX app attach

Today, Parallels RAS provides a solid MSIX app attach management solution enabling IT admins to manage, assign and publish MSIX application packages to end users via the Parallels RAS admin console. Parallels RAS also includes easier life cycle management, including version tagging and the automatic handling of code signing certificates required for MSIX and MSIX app attach images.

appCURE’s Added Value

appCURE is based on Capture, Update, Remediate and Execute (CURE). Four base process principles which the technology is built on. appCURE provides a comprehensive application packaging toolkit designed to unstick application migration projects and simplify the transition of applications to modern digital workspaces. appCURE also helps handle day two operations, including managing updates when required to keep applications in production.

Using appCURE Studio, you can package and convert applications into MSIX even if you don’t have the original installer for the application. In that case, appCURE’s running capture technology enables you to capture the application off the older operating system & package the captured app directly into MSIX, thus enabling Delivery to a modern digital workspace.

appCURE boasts an average time of approximately 6-8 minutes per application transformation, including smoke testing.

appCURE transforms the applications ready for Parallels RAS to deliver!

Parallels RAS and appCURE Integration

appCURE Studio 3.3.3 and onwards offers direct Integration to Parallels RAS. This integration enables you to capture, transform and publish applications into the MSIX format for any user. No manual action or scripting is required when using Parallels RAS and appCURE. This significantly reduces time spent managing application landscapes and reduces the number of RAS templates (golden/master image) needed as well as the fast application update cadence.

Demo

 The following video shows the appCURE and Parallels RAS Integration

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