Microsoft App-V offers fast and flexible app deployment globally or per-user, enhancing accessibility. Applications follow users across devices. Features include running scripts on application events, quick implementations, and reduced delivery time. The Sequencer and management console are effective. Scalability is straightforward, with easy rollbacks due to automatic hourly backups. Administrators find it user-friendly, and transitioning from classic deployment methods like MSI through SCCM to App-V results in a significant time reduction.
- "It is easy to scale. You can quickly deploy additional instances. Rollbacks are easy because there is an automatic backup every hour. Deploying the application is straightforward and efficient."
- "We can deploy applications incredibly fast."
- "The most interesting and powerful feature for us is the fact that we can upgrade any kind of app instantly."
Microsoft App-V users express concerns about its discontinuation in 2026, wishing for ongoing maintenance. Integration with cybersecurity solutions and improved synchronization are desired. Users have implemented custom scripts to address syncing issues and request the ability to publish different shortcuts to groups within the same package. Reporting features are noted as needing enhancement. Certain plugins have caused service disruptions, although automatic backups have proven effective in resolving such challenges.
- "The process was streamlined but didn't make our work simple. We encountered an issue with the person responsible for designing the website."
- "The reporting features could be improved."
- "The downside is that Microsoft bought this product and they are going to discontinue it in 2026. This is worrisome for us."
