Capturing a single app layer involves several procedures.
For information about capturing multiple app layers, see Capture Multiple Layers on a Virtual Machine.
Prepare the Reference Machine
A standard reference machine is required for capturing an app layer. A virtual machine is suitable for capturing most applications.
Capture the Pre-install State
After the reference machine is ready, capture the pre-installation state of the machine.
Install the Applications
When the pre-installation state of the machine is captured, you install the applications to be captured, apply any application updates and patches, and customize global settings or configurations.
Capture the Post-Install State
After applications are installed, updated and configured, complete the capture. This process uploads the app layer to the Mirage server and adds it to the list of available app layers in the Management console. For more information, see Create Layers Post Scan.
Test the App Layer Deployment
Before you deploy app layers to many endpoints, test each captured app layer by deploying it to a selected sample of target endpoints to verify that the applications work as expected on these endpoints after deployment.
Deploy the App Layer
After testing is completed, the app layer is ready for deployment to any selected collection of target endpoints. See Assigning App Layers.
Application Upgrades
When a new version of an application is available, you can replace the existing app layer with a new layer.
Capture the upgraded application in an app layer, together with any other applications or updates required at that time. As described in this procedure, start with a clean reference machine and capture the installed new application.
After you have a new app layer, update the layers to replace the old app layer with the new app layer. See Assigning App Layers.
