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Using ThinApp Assignments with VMware View
The VMware View Administrator assigns ThinApp packages to individual desktops or pools of desktops to allow
for streamlined application deployment. The requirements to utilize this method are:
This video reviews the setup and operation of ThinApp assignments in VMware View:
ThinApp Assignments in VMware View 4.5
Practice Creating MSI-Based Packages for Full and Streaming Deployment
ThinApp packages used for assignment through View Administrator must be in MSI format. The default
selection of creating an MSI through the Setup Capture wizard will create a package that can be deployed only
well, the MSIStreaming parameter must be set to 1
View environment it is recommended to create packages using the MSIStreaming=1 parameter.
Package.ini MSIStreaming parameterandset
itto‘1’
Figure 14: MSIStreaming Parameter in Package.ini
ToutilizeexistingpackageseditthePackage.inifiletoenableMSIStreaming=1thenrebuildthe
package
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