Application readiness
Application readiness is an automated process of analyzing, fixing and converting software applications to make them work on an existing, new or updated computer operating system.
The IT environment is constantly evolving, accommodating the needs of users and keeping up with the requirements such as adding new devices, platforms, and small form factor devices.[1] The life cycle of Operating Systems is continuing to get shorter, making software transitions complex and creating migration challenges.[2]
Application compatibility is one of the main issues that occurs during Windows and browser migrations. These migrations are to Windows 7,[3] 8 and 10, Windows Server 2008 and 2012, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer 8, 10, 11 and Edge and to virtual desktop environments like Microsoft App-V, and VMware ThinApp.[1] Migrations from one to another Operating System involve assessment of hardware and software upgrades, potential conflicts that sometimes arise between the new Operating System and browsers, the existing software, and new software versions and titles.[2] Currently, 91% of IT organizations have moved to Windows 10, and 9 out of 10 have different concerns about adopting Windows 10, and 50% of organizations[4] name application compatibility[5] as the biggest concern.[4]
The Process of Application Readiness[edit]
The process of application readiness is used to support the discovery, inventorying, rationalization, planning, compatibility testing, conversion to new formats, packaging, and delivery of applications to virtual and physical operating systems.[6]
These processes are traditionally done manually. Automating these processes helps to increase efficiency and to reduce costs.[6] The essence of application readiness is the software change,[7] the continuous and predictable preparation and delivery of any application onto any device at any time.[8]
Application readiness aims to reduce risks, costs, and time in running application migrations, virtualizations, BAU and security patching.[9]
Software applications that are not updated or patched instantly are prone to vulnerabilities such as security breaches and cybercrime.[9]
Application readiness is part of the software asset management and software lifecycle management processes.[9]
A best practice Application readiness process must include:[8]
- Implement best technologies and practices
- Ensure consistency and optimal operations
- Leverage prior investments like packaging technology
- Automate processes wherever possible
- Standardise procedures and practices
- Make deployment reliable and predictable
There are three main processes involved: Assessment, Remediation, and Conversion.
Application Assessment[edit]
This step consists of evaluating the application estate to assess compatibility for the preferred operating system. The first step identifies which applications are not suitable and why.
Application Remediation[edit]
Application Remediation is automatic fixing, tuning, and transforming these applications.
Application Conversion[edit]
The last step in the application readiness process is converting all of the applications. The process harmonizes standards and versions reducing risk and increasing efficiency.
Application Readiness Features[edit]
Application readiness is used for:[9]
- Installation of applications
- Application virtualization
- Microsoft Office dependency assessment
- Virtual desktop and RDS assessment
- Server application assessment
- Desktop application assessment
- Browser assessment
- Auto-fix remediation issues
- Patch security updates
- Application standardization
- Automated application packaging
- Converting application formats
- Application security
- Application discovery and rationalization[10]
- Windows patch impact and dependencies assessment[10]
- Application compatibility testing and remediation[10]
- Automated bulk importing and auto-fix compatibility issues[10]
Related Technologies[edit]
Application Packaging
Application Virtualization
Software Asset Management
Security Patches
Software modernization
Data Migration
See Also[edit]
Operating System
Software
Hardware
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 10
Windows XP
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dell Inc. (2013). "The fastest, easiest way to ensure application readiness for Windows platforms, web browsers and virtualized environments". Retrieved from https://www.sanstorageworks.com/datasheets/ChangeBASE%20Datasheet_May2013.pdf
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Steve Schmidt. (2013) "Best Practices for Windows 7 and Windows 8 Migrations". Retrieved from http://m.windowsitpro.com/windows-8/best-practices-windows-migrations
- ↑ Microsoft. "Five Steps to Windows 7 application readiness". Retrieved April 4, 2017 from https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/gg189194.aspx
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Yahoo PR Newswire. (2017, April 27). "Windows 10 Adoption is Quickly Accelerating, but Plagued with Concerns, Reports New Ivanti State of Windows 10 Adoption Survey". Retrieved May 03, 2017, from https://finance.yahoo.com/news/windows-10-adoption-quickly-accelerating-120000538.html
- ↑ TWCN Tech News. (2017, April 27). "Office 365 ProPlus updates to be aligned with Windows 10 Updates". Retrieved May 03, 2017, from http://news.thewindowsclub.com/office-365-proplus-updates-to-be-aligned-with-windows-10-updates-89547/
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Flexera Software. "Application Readiness". Retrieved April 21, 2017, from https://www.flexerasoftware.com/enterprise/products/application-packaging/
- ↑ Application Readiness. (2014). "Application Readiness". Retrieved from http://applicationreadiness.com/
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Flexera Software. (2014) "Six Steps to Continuos Application Readiness". Retrieved from http://resources.flexerasoftware.com/web/pdf/archive/wp_as_SixStepsAppReadiness.pdf
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Dell Inc. (2016). "Automated application readiness that helps you adapt to change". Retrieved from https://www.quest.com/documents/changebase-datasheet-68113.pdf
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Quest. (2017) "Simplify the process of ensuring application readiness". Retrieved from https://www.quest.com/products/changebase/
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