Task 1: Determine the Streaming Server Types

For each Streaming Model instance identified in Step 3, determine the Streaming Server type. The following streaming options are available to stream the .SFT files from the server(s) to the clients:

• File server. Server Message Block (SMB) streaming allows the App-V client to download applications from a file server. No additional software is loaded on the server. The App-V application shortcut on the client is configured to point to a folder share on the file server. Access permissions are managed through share, folder, and file permissions the same as any shared file.

• IIS server. A Web server can be used to stream applications to an App-V client. No additional software is loaded on the server. A directory is created to contain the packages, and then a virtual directory is created under the default Web site.

• Microsoft System Center Application Virtualization Streaming Server or Management Server. Streaming using Real-time Transport Streaming Protocol (RTSP) requires installing App-V software on the server and the creation of a folder as a standard file share. RTSP allows IT to leverage features such as Active Upgrade, which allows for transparent application updates while the current version is in use. This role can be installed by itself or on the Management Server if the Full Infrastructure Model is used.