Planning and Testing for Application Deployment

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Deploying applications to computers running the Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 or Windows® XP Professional operating system requires that you first thoroughly analyze your applications and test them for compatibility with the operating system and your environment.

In This Chapter

Overview of Testing and Deploying Applications

Defining Application Deployment Project Scope and Objectives

Planning for Server Application Compatibility

Creating an Application Compatibility Test Plan

Preparing for Application Testing

Testing for and Resolving Compatibility Problems

Deploying and Distributing Applications and .Sdb Files

Additional Resources for Planning and Testing for Application Deployment

Related Information

• For more information about testing, see "Designing a Test Environment" in this book.

• For more information about piloting, see "Designing a Pilot Project" in this book.