Planning to deploy App-V in Windows with an electronic software distribution system
Applies to:
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
If you're using an electronic software distribution (ESD) system to deploy App-V packages, review the following planning considerations. For information about deploying App-V with Microsoft Configuration Manager, see Introduction to application management in Configuration Manager.
Review the following component and architecture requirements options that apply when you use an ESD to deploy App-V packages:
| Deployment requirement or option | Description |
|---|---|
| The App-V Management server, Management database, and Publishing server aren't required. | These functions are handled by the implemented ESD solution. |
| You can deploy the App-V Reporting server and Reporting database side-by-side with the ESD. | The side-by-side deployment lets you collect data and generate reports. If you enable the App-V client to send report information without using the App-V Reporting server, the reporting data will be stored in associated .xml files. |