AdminStudio: Resources

Single Solution for Reliable MSI Packaging, Application Virtualization, and Windows 7 Migration

 

AdminStudio provides enterprise IT teams, including the MSI Packager, with the most advanced software packaging tools to efficiently prepare reliable application packages for deployment with a complete suite of automated MSI packaging, customization, testing and management reporting capabilities.

Webinar: Learn about the new features in AdminStudio 11
Webinar: Make Desktop Transformation a Reality

Datasheets

The way IT prepares reliable MSI and virtual software packages for deployment. Also available in German.
Enterprise software packaging managed from start to finish.

Manuals, Guides & Help

Release Notes & EULA

Use the Release Notes to quickly get started evaluating and using AdminStudio and to learn about the new features in this release.
Note: The End User License Agreement applies to all editions of AdminStudio (Enterprise, Professional and Standard) and Workflow Manager.

Success Stories

The City of Oklahoma City saved time and reduced costs to prepare applications for migration. Packaging time was cut from 50 man hours to two – more than a 95% reduction in man hours per application. This translates roughly to $1,300 savings in staff time for each application, and $97,000 for their entire Windows 7 Migration. AdminStudio also automated the process to convert applications to the App-V format.
Achieving a Cutting Edge Environment Based on Standards, Streamlining Processes while Saving the Firm Time, Effort and Budget: an AdminStudio and Workflow Manager success story 
Saving time, money and staff investment with centralized control for packaging and deploying applications across diverse locations: an AdminStudio and Workflow Manager success story
Unmatched SMS integration in a tool that is quick, accurate, robust and easy to use: an AdminStudio success story
Using proven toolsets to greatly speed the application readiness process, saving over $140,000 a year: an AdminStudio success story
Reducing costs and streamlining resources for an OS migration while meeting aggressive deadlines and handling complex application management: an AdminStudio success story
Standardizing on application migration and management best practices across worldwide locations: an AdminStudio and Workflow Manager success story
Solving software conflicts, building confidence, relying on a proven toolset: an AdminStudio success story
Making enterprise-wide application distribution simple and straightforward: an AdminStudio success story

Testimonials

"Microsoft has been working closely with Flexera Software, a key member of our Technology Adoption Program, as we planned the rollout of System Center 2012 Configuration Manager. This work sets the stage for AdminStudio 11 to help customers with their Application Readiness process as they migrate to user centric computing models. We are excited to work with Flexera Software as we help enterprises smoothly and efficiently succeed in their desktop transformations."

Sergio Klarreich
Director Strategic Alliances, Management and Security Division
Microsoft

"Flexera Software continues to deliver solutions that help automate our customers' adoption of Windows 7 and App-V. AdminStudio 10 provides benefits beyond one-time conversion, allowing customers the flexibility to create and manage both App-V and MSI packages."

Karri Alexion-Tiernan
Director of Product Management for Desktop Virtualization
Microsoft

"AdminStudio is a life saver for us. It gets the job done. We're constantly juggling multiple packaging projects on very limited resources, such as our recent migration from Windows XP to Windows 7 – and we don't have time to waste doing things manually, or trying to cobble together a patchwork of freeware and tactical tools that don't hit the mark. We just virtualized Microsoft Word 2003 using AdminStudio, and it took me a half hour – compared to the days it would have otherwise taken."

Brandon Farmer
Systems Engineer
United States Marine Corps Intelligence Activity

"The evolution – from application packaging as a means to better manage costs in a static technology world, to application management as a means to better manage quality and compatibility in a dynamic technology world – is a game changer. It allows organizations to see beyond their current state and regain their technology agility."

Chris Jackson ('The App Compat Guy')
Principal Consultant
Microsoft

"AdminStudio is the fastest, easiest way for Citrix customers to create virtual profiles for application streaming in Presentation Server. It can reduce packaging time by over 90% and cut overall implementation costs by 50%."

David Roussain
VP of Product Marketing
Citrix

"AdminStudio provides us with a fully automated solution for performing complex actions very quickly, resulting in greater reliability and increased value from our applications. It makes our process far more efficient by providing a standardized approach for rapid preparation and administration of software packages for all Windows systems."

Brad Peterson
Systems Administrator
McDonald's Corporation

"AdminStudio is our go-to tool for reliably packaging applications to get them out to our users as fast as possible. It brings tremendous value to our IT department, increases the productivity of our IT administrators and ultimately saves us from many of the usual headaches associated with preparing software for enterprise deployment."

Chad Liebergen
Desktop Integration Specialist
Schneider National, Inc.

"Benjamin Seeley maintains more than 200 packages at a large Midwestern financial services company. His packaging group includes four full-time staffers. They use the conflict management database in AdminStudio to assess new applications for problems before the company buys them, he says. It really does reduce your cost of ownership,' Seeley says, adding that the 10 to 20 hours required to package and test one software update can save hundreds of hours during deployment."

Computerworld

"With Workflow Manager, we recuperated 50 percent of a personnel resource previously dedicated to tracking and updating application progress. In addition, our managers and packagers are able to access, update and view all application information on the intranet at any time. This online information greatly reduces the burden of distribution information and internal communications requests."

Thierry Bourdon
AGF Informatique

"This integrated solution reduces the cost of IT by greatly simplifying the deployment of application software. AdminStudio's quality package creation coupled with Tivoli's distribution process provides a powerful solution to customers desiring Windows-specific packaging and distribution solutions."

Bob Madey
IBM Vice President
Tivoli Software

"Before AdminStudio I had to spend roughly two days per application creating, testing, distributing, and fixing files. Now a repackage takes a maximum of half a day, including installation testing. AdminStudio makes updates simple, which gives me time to focus on other work. Hats off to InstallShield for creating such a great product and backing it up with excellent support staff."

Darren Wright
Endress & Hauser Infoserve, GmbH + Co. KG

"We have been able to realize significant cost and time savings using the AdminStudio product suite."

Ash Mughal
Senior Architect
American Airlines


White Papers

Learn how you can implement and provide user-centric computing to the general workforce.

Learn how you can automate application virtualization with one tool.

Application virtualization is an application deployment solution that many organizations are considering or have already started implementing for improved application management. This white paper outlines five key considerations when implementing application virtualization. Also available in German.
Download this white paper to better understand the most common components of Windows 7 compatibility issues, and how you can leverage tools from Flexera Software and Microsoft to formulate a smart application compatibility game plan to test and fix applications. Aslo available in German and French.
This whitepaper from Flexera Software outlines the six key steps of an application migration project, illustrates the major tasks within each phase, and explains how the Flexera Software solution can reduce the risk and cost of your application migration projects by providing a consistent approach to continuous application readiness. Also available in German and French.
Just what is application virtualization? How does an organization get started with understanding the basics? How can existing technology be used to accelerate an application virtualization deployment? Learn the answers from Leslie Easter, Principal Consultant, Flexera Software Consulting Services, and author of Bulletproof Installs and The Orange Brain's Guide to AdminStudio.

Upcoming Webinars

Thursday, February 16, 2012
Attend the "What's New in AdminStudio 11" Webinar to hear about new enhancements in AdminStudio 11 and to gain the information to facilitate your desktop transformation projects AdminStudio 11 has new support for Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, Microsoft Server App-V to accelerate private cloud initiatives, software tagging support for efficient software asset management and more.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Join IDC, Microsoft and Flexera Software for this Webinar to learn how to simplify your desktop transformation journey. You will gain insights into:
  • Key trends and market conditions driving Desktop Transformation.
  • The new user-centric application model and approach to application delivery with Microsoft System Center 2102 Configuration Manager.
  • Unifying your management infrastructure for mobile, physical and virtual environments to deliver and manage user experiences.
  • Managing application formats that support multiple delivery mechanisms, device types, users, and locations.

On-Demand Webinars

Monday, December 07, 2111
Join Flexera Software and Symantec for a Webinar on the "Key Steps to Migrate from Wise Package Studio to AdminStudio". Watch this Webinar to gain a better understanding of the:
  • Symantec and Flexera Software partnership
  • Migration Program overview and benefits
  • Key steps to migrate to AdminStudio with a demonstration
  • Summary of training and service offerings to support your migration efforts
Saturday, June 20, 2111
Discover how you can quickly determine which applications are suitable for virtualization, scope the time and effort required for an application migration and better manage multiple application deployment types.
Friday, June 19, 2111
With many companies relying on thousands of Windows-based applications for daily operations, an automated application compatibility and Web application compatibility testing strategy is essential for overall success in preparing for and migrating to Windows 7. Register today for this free webinar featuring Microsoft's Chris Jackson, "The App Compat Guy", for an expert discussion on a best practices approach to application compatibility testing and fixing for Windows 7 migrations.
Tuesday, July 07, 2111
Flexera Software, the leading provider in Windows® 7 application readiness solutions, will discuss how you can automate and standardize OS migration and application virtualization projects to ensure a fast and successful application deployment. Also available EMEA version.
Tuesday, July 07, 2111
This Webinar demonstrates the new Automated Application Converter feature within AdminStudio that enables you to automatically convert multiple Windows Installer and non-MSI, legacy setups to virtual application formats including Microsoft App-V, Citrix ZenApp and VMWare ThinApp. The new feature in AdminStudio enhances the existing Batch application virtualization conversion capabilities and increases their success rate to typically 96% or higher. Watch how AdminStudio can help you accelerate your application virtualization project and overcome challenges associated preparing and converting applications for virtualization. Also available in German.
Tuesday, July 07, 2111
Are your business-critical applications compatible with Windows 7? Join Microsoft's "App Compat Guy" Chris Jackson to learn best practices for how IT teams are resolving Windows 7 application compatibility issues.
Tuesday, July 07, 2111
How will IT teams enable the desktop of the future? What technology and best practices will IT use to manage and deploy applications? How will IT manage virtual applications and 64-bit applications? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this Webinar.

Tips & Tricks

ROI Calculators

Enterprises, governments and educational institutions can calculate the return on investment of implementing an application readiness for virtualization solution from Flexera Software.

Enterprises, governments and educational institutions can calculate the return on investment of implementing an application readiness for Windows 7 migration solution from Flexera Software.

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