App-DNA AppTitude Basic User Guide

App-DNA AppTitude
Basic User Guide
Table of Contents
Getting Started ................................................................................................................ 4 Logging into AppTitude.................................................................................................... 4 AppTitude Process Overview ........................................................................................... 6 Which AppTitude Guide Do I Need? ................................................................................ 8 Basic User Guide............................................................................................................ 10 Self Provisioning User Guide ......................................................................................... 11 Web Application Capture User Guide ............................................................................ 12 Advanced Feature and Configuration Guide ................................................................. 13 Administration Guide...................................................................................................... 15 Effort Calculator Guide ................................................................................................... 16 Enterprise Setup and Optimization Best Practices Guide ............................................. 17 Installation Guide........................................................................................................... 18 AD/SCCM Integration Guide .......................................................................................... 19 Forward Path Planning Guide ........................................................................................ 20 Interface Basics ............................................................................................................. 21 Main Screen.................................................................................................................... 22 Applications List ............................................................................................................. 23 Import Applications ........................................................................................................ 25 Report ............................................................................................................................. 28 Direct Import.................................................................................................................. 33 Select Applications to Import......................................................................................... 35 Import Applications ........................................................................................................ 37 Analyze Applications ...................................................................................................... 39 View Report .................................................................................................................... 42 Install Capture ............................................................................................................... 43 Select Applications to Be Imported ............................................................................... 44 Import Applications ........................................................................................................ 50 Analyze Applications ...................................................................................................... 54 View Report .................................................................................................................... 57 Reports .......................................................................................................................... 58 Assessment Applications Report ................................................................................... 60
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Assessment Actions Report ........................................................................................... 63 Remediation Reports ..................................................................................................... 65 Remediation Report : Issues View ................................................................................. 66 Remediation Report : Actions View ............................................................................... 70 Pivot Issues Report ........................................................................................................ 71 Pivot Actions Report ...................................................................................................... 73 Estate View Report ......................................................................................................... 75 Getting More Help ......................................................................................................... 78
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Getting Started
Logging into AppTitude
Launch AppTitude by running the AppTitude shortcut on the Start Menu. When prompted, enter your user name and password. By default, AppTitude comes with an administrator account that can be used to log in and set up additional accounts: Username: administrator Password: apps3cur3
If you need to change the AppTitude web server that the client is pointing to, run the AppTitude Configuration shortcut from the Start Menu and select the Completing Configuration tab to configure the client. If you are managing multiple databases, you will have an option to select the database you want to use from the Instance drop-down list.
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Turn on Auto Login to automatically login to AppTitude with the username and password entered when AppTitude is launched. Place a checkmark in the Remember Username checkbox so that AppTitude remembers your username the next time it is launched.
Administrator account details: Username: administrator Password: apps3cur3
Each user of the machine where the AppTitude client is installed will need to have their own corresponding AppTitude account, otherwise problems will occur with the saved profiles and any other persistent data in AppTitude.
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AppTitude Process Overview

The AppTitude approach is a simple three step process: Import Analyse Report. At the end of the process you will have a full compatibility report enabling you to plan, fix, and test your application portfolio.
AppTitude Steps Step 1: Import Applications
Description Locate application source files. All applications formats can be imported into AppTitude (MSI, SFT, EXE). And any application type, internally developed or ISV. *It may be necessary to copy the source files to the AppTitude server depending on network speeds, etc. Browse to the source files and select applications for import. Import selected applications. Import process extracts the application DNA and stores it in the AppTitude database.
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AppTitude Steps Step 2: Analyze Applications
Description Analyze the imported applications against the necessary modules. The analysis runs algorithmic queries against the application DNA which then produces the reporting. Generate the report for the applications that have been analyzed in your portfolio. View the report for the applications that have been analyzed in your portfolio. Reports lead to direct outcomes and time savings for planning, fixing and testing.
Step 3: Generate Report Step 4: View Report Step 5: Plan, Fix, and Test
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Which AppTitude Guide Do I Need?

The features available in AppTitude are documented in separate user guides so that the information is tailored to specific tasks being performed by different levels of users in AppTitude. User guides are available for download from the App-DNA portal, https://portal.app-dna.com, which requires a user account and password for access. The following guides are available: AppTitude Basic User Guide Basic features used within AppTitude to import, analyze, and generate reports for your application portfolio. App-DNA Self Provisioning User Guide This user guide walks your expert users through the process of using App-DNAs Self Provisioning tool to capture applications independently from AppTitude. In the end you will be given an MSI for the application and screenshots of the installation process. App-DNA Web Application Capture User Guide App-DNAs Web Application Capture user guide shows users how to capture user interactions with a functional web application, which can then be converted into an MSI for import into AppTitude. Two options are discussed, the standalone web application capture which can be performed independently of AppTitude and the web application capture available in AppTitude. AppTitude Advanced Feature and Configuration Guide The advanced features available in AppTitude enable you to manage your application portfolio and customize AppTitude for your environment needs. AppTitude Administration Guide Administration features available within AppTitude to manage accounts, roles, tasks, external data sources, and database connections. AppTitude Effort Calculator Guide A guide for using AppTitudes Effort Calculator feature which reports on the time, cost and effort associated with migrating a portfolio to a new platform. AppTitude Enterprise Setup and Optimization Best Practices Guide A comprehensive guide on the pre-requisites required to use AppTitude, enterprise setup requirements and the optimizations that can be made, not only in terms of the configuration of AppTitude itself, but also in terms of the configuration and set up of Microsoft SQL Server, IIS and other environmental aspects.
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AppTitude Installation Guide The installation guide walks you through installing AppTitude on the server or client machine. It also walks you through the AppTitude Configuration Wizard which installs and configures the AppTitude web site, AppTitude SQL database, licensing of AppTitude, client configuration settings, and system check. AppTitude AD SCCM Integration Guide The AD/SCCM Integration guide walks you through integrating your applications and operating system DNA data with new sources of information, such as user, domain and endpoint, available from Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager and Microsoft Active Directory. AppTitude Forward Path Planning Guide The Forward Path Planning guide walks you through configuring AppTitude to analyze and compare your different deployment scenarios, and their impacts, side-by-side to make the right decisions for your application portfolio.
The pages that follow outline the features discussed in each of these documents and give a brief description of what the feature is used to accomplish.
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Basic User Guide

Basic features used within AppTitude to import, analyze, and generate reports for your application portfolio are covered in the AppTitude Basic User Guide available for download from the App-DNA portal. The table below outlines the basic features this guide covers.
Feature Import/Analyze Applications Feature Description Import your applications into AppTitude, analyze data against the selected applications and modules, and generate reports for the analyzed data. Use Install Capture to import applications not already in an MSI format, and further automate your processes by creating usable App-V sequences, MSIs, and documentation outlining the installation/configuration.
Applications List
View a list of the applications in your portfolio. From here you can select applications to analyze against selected modules, and view reports of the analyzed data.
Report OS/Platform
View detailed and summary report results. Export Word, Excel, PDF, HTML, and MHT reports and print directly from the report screen.
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Self Provisioning User Guide

The process of using App-DNAs Self Provisioning tool to capture applications by your expert users independently from AppTitude are covered in the App-DNA Self Provisioning User Guide available for download from the App-DNA portal. The table below outlines the self provision topics this guide covers.
Feature Self Provisioning Application Capture Wizard Feature Description Instructions for launching the application capture wizard, browsing to the supplied manifest file, and proceeding through the wizard steps to capture the application.
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Web Application Capture User Guide

The methods available to capture user interactions with a functional web application, which can then be converted into an MSI for import into AppTitude are covered in the Web Application Capture User Guide available for download from the App-DNA portal. The table below outlines the web application capture features this guide covers.
Feature Standalone Web Application Capture Feature Description The standalone Web Application Capture can be used independently of AppTitude to capture your web applications and generate an MSI from the captured data. AppTitudes Web Application Capture can be used inside AppTitude to capture your web applications and generate an MSI from the captured data.
AppTitude Web Application Capture
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Advanced Feature and Configuration Guide

The advanced features available in AppTitude enable you to manage your application portfolio. The table below outlines the advanced features covered in the AppTitude Advanced Feature and Configuration Guide.
Advanced Feature Applications Groups Feature Description Create multi-level groups to organize your applications into logical units, enabling you to have groups within groups and applications at any level. This will allow you to more directly map your internal application deployment structure in AppTitude which will allow more easily managed phased migrations. Customise the compatibility settings for applications based on known testing results and keep track of any issues that arise when testing or remediating the application. View/delete the high level details of all the applications that have been imported into the system. Select the applications you want to use a remediation license against. This is for mixed licenses, for example where a license allows for 50 applications to be imported and assessed, but only allows a remediation report for 10 out of the 50 applications. Search for files, registry keys, etc. that make up the applications in your application portfolio. Individual applications can also be selected so that the tables and entries that make up an applications installation can be viewed.
Journal
Fingerprints
Apply Licenses
Search and Browse
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Advanced Feature (Continued) Import Applications (Direct Import and Install Capture Configuration)
Feature Description Configure AppTitude for Direct Import and Install Capture. Instructions on setting up a virtual machine for use with Install Capture are given for Microsoft Virtual Server and VMWare Server. Import your own OS image using a Snapshot MSI or by using AppTitudes Install Capture feature to take a snapshot of the OS being used by your virtual machine. Enables AppTitude to compare the algorithms against your own OS that is used in your environment. Contains information about the modules that have been purchased which contain all the algorithms that the application DNA gets analyzed against. The Modules screen can be used to manage or customize the modules and/or algorithms for your environment.
Operating System
Modules OS/Platform
Site Switcher Configuration
Allows you to switch between AppTitude databases if multiple databases are being used in your environment. Additionally, you can configure AppTitude for a new database, as well as the ability to export the database configuration for import to another client.
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Administration Guide
Administration features available within AppTitude to manage accounts, roles, tasks, external data sources, and database connections are covered in the AppTitude Administration Guide available for download from the App-DNA portal. The table below outlines the Administration features this guide covers.
Feature Administration Users Feature Description Enables you to create and modify users for AppTitude. Enables you to create and modify user roles for AppTitude. Gives a status of all the tasks being processed by AppTitude and enables you to remove locks if required. Enables you to change the RAG status of your applications based on data provided outside of AppTitude. Currently, AppTitude includes data sources provided by Microsoft which includes a list of applications that work on Windows Vista and higher, in addition to information from the shim database. Enables you to manage the actions associated with the algorithms in AppTitude. Gives you the ability to configure AppTitude for a new database, as well as the ability to export the database configuration for import to another client.
Roles
Tasks
External Data
Action Admin
Database
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Effort Calculator Guide

AppTitudes Effort Calculator feature which reports on the time, cost and effort associated with migrating a portfolio to a new platform is covered in the AppTitude Effort Calculator User Guide available for download from the App-DNA portal. The table below outlines the Administration features this guide covers.
Effort Calculator Select Applications Select applications to include in the Effort Calculator report. Select the report that will be used for the Effort Calculator results. Assign the remediation actions to the individual modules. Determine the complexity of the applications in your portfolio. Fill out the Effort Calculator worksheet with the variables to create the report. Generate the report to determine the time, cost, and effort it will take to carry out the project.
Select Report
Assign Remediation Action
Application Complexity
Effort Calculator Worksheet
Reports
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Enterprise Setup and Optimization Best Practices Guide

The pre-requisites required to use AppTitude, enterprise setup requirements and the optimizations that can be made, not only in terms of the configuration of AppTitude itself, but also in terms of the configuration and set up of Microsoft SQL Server, IIS and other environmental aspects are covered in the AppTitude Enterprise Setup and Optimization Best Practices Guide available for download from the App-DNA portal. The table below outlines the Administration features this guide covers.
Setup and Optimization Best Practices Enterprise Setup Requirements
Complete Server Installation Server Installation with Remote Clients Server Installation with Remote SQL Database and Clients Supported Oss Pre-requisites RAM Amount and Configuration Hard Disk Considerations AppTitude Database Settings Web.config Settings Maximum Allowed Content Length IIS Timeouts and Recycle Settings Setting exclusions to prevent anti-virus software from interfering with AppTitude. Recommendations for optimizing imports. Performance Monitor Configuration AppTitude Import and Analysis Testing
AppTitude Platform Requirements
SQL Server Optimizations
AppTitude Configuration Optimization Windows Internet Information Services (IIS) Settings
Anti-Virus Configuration
AppTitude Import Optimizations AppTitude Performance and Scalability Testing
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Installation Guide
The installation guide walks you through installing AppTitude on the server or client machine. The AppTitude Configuration Wizard which installs and configures the AppTitude web site, AppTitude SQL database, licensing of AppTitude, client configuration settings, and system check are covered in the AppTitude Installation Guide available for download from the App-DNA portal. The table below outlines the areas covered by this guide.
Installation/Configuration Options AppTitude Installation Types Complete
Description Walks you through the installation of the AppTitude Web Services and client files. Walks you through the installation of the AppTitude client which enables a connection to the AppTitude Web Services and SQL database. Walks you through the installation of the AppTitude Web Services.
Client
Server
AppTitude Configuration Wizard Install/Upgrade Database Backup Database
Install or upgrade the AppTitude SQL database. Make a backup of the AppTitude SQL database so that it can be restored on another machine. Restore a backup of the AppTitude SQL database. Change the account used to give the Web Services User access to the SQL database. Configure the AppTitude Web Site. Active, download, and apply the license to the AppTitude database. Configure the client to connect to the AppTitude Web Site and AppTitude SQL database. Perform a system check to determine if a successful connection can be made.
Restore Database Change Web Services User
Configure AppTitude Web Site License AppTitude
Configure Client Connection Settings
System Check
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AD/SCCM Integration Guide

The AD/SCCM Integration guide walks you through integrating your applications and operating system DNA data with new sources of information, such as user, domain and endpoint, available from Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager and Microsoft Active Directory. Information on using AppTitudes Integration feature are covered in the AppTitude AD SCCM Integration Guide available for download from the App-DNA portal. The table below outlines the areas covered by this guide.
Integration Options Import AD/SCCM Data Description Import from Active Directory Retrieve the AD organization units and select/deselect the organizational units you want to integrate. Import from SCCM Access SCCM data using either WMI or directly from the SCCM database. Import from File Use the AD/SCCM Export Data tool to export data and generate an import file. Deployed Packages Add packages deployed via AD and SCCM to your AppTitude application portfolio. Link packages deployed using AD/SCCM to applications in your AppTitude portfolio. Create groups for your applications, based on groups discovered from AD/SCCM.
Link Packages to Apps
AD & SCCM Collections
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Forward Path Planning Guide

The Forward Path Planning guide walks you through configuring AppTitude to analyze and compare your different deployment scenarios, and their impacts, side-by-side to make the right decisions for your application portfolio. Information on using AppTitudes Forward Path Planning feature are covered in the AppTitude Forward Path Planning Guide available for download from the App-DNA portal. The table below outlines the areas covered by this guide.
Integration Options Forward Path Description Custom reports which reflect organizational decisions with the ability to run scripts based on the outcome of the results. For example, scripts can be configured to copy and move files, send emails, and automate the packaging/sequencing process using Install Capture. AppTitude allows you to create and edit Forward Path Scenarios which are run by the Forward Path Report. AppTitude comes with default templates which aim to help users write their own scripts and introduce them to the syntax of a forward path scenario. Use Forward Path Tasks to monitor the status of your Forward Path Task Sequence (or Task Scripts). When the Run Actions button is selected on the Forward Paths Report screen, AppTitude will automatically take you to the Forward Path Tasks screen. Gives you the ability to manage the actions associated with the algorithms in AppTitude.
Forward Path Config
Forward Path Tasks
Action Admin
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Interface Basics
The following sections give you the basics of the AppTitude interface and the controls available for each of the features discussed in this user guide. Basic features used within AppTitude to import, analyze, and generate reports for your application portfolio are covered in the AppTitude Basic User Guide available for download from the App-DNA portal. The table below outlines the basic features this guide covers.
Feature Import/Analyze Applications Feature Description Import your applications into AppTitude, analyze data against the selected applications and modules, and generate reports for the analyzed data. Use Install Capture to import applications not already in an MSI format, and further automate your processes by creating usable App-V sequences, MSIs, and documentation outlining the installation/configuration.
Applications List
View a list of the applications in your portfolio. From here you can select applications to analyze against selected modules, and view reports of the analyzed data.
Report OS/Platform
View detailed and summary report results. Export Word, Excel, PDF, HTML, and MHT reports and print directly from the report screen.
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Main Screen
When you first log into AppTitude you will be taken to the Main screen which provides overview information about the applications in your portfolio as well as your license. The visual controls in AppTitude will guide you through the process of importing and organizing applications, generating data, and viewing reports: Ribbon The ribbon enables easy navigation between the available functions in AppTitude. Options available can be toggled using the Ribbon Toolbar located directly above the ribbon. You can hide the Ribbon by selecting the Ribbon icon displayed when the Home tab is selected. Ribbon Toolbar Use the Ribbon Toolbar to toggle the Ribbon between the Home, Settings, Reports, and Help functions. Side Menu Provides access to the AppTitude screens used to import & organize applications, analyze data, view reports, select modules, and administer the system. Use the Side icon in the Ribbon to hide the Side Menu. Display Area Displays the screen based on the selection made from the Side Menu. Status Bar Displays information about the logged in user along with the version of AppTitude that is running.
Ribbon Toolbar Toggle between the Ribbon options
Ribbon Easily navigate between functions.
List of all running and queued tasks against the AppTitude database. Side Menu Access screens to import, analyze data, generate/vi ew reports, and administer the system.
Quick shortcut links to common actions.
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Applications List
Once applications have been imported into AppTitude they can be accessed and managed by selecting Applications -> List from the side bar. The Application List screen can be used to do the following tasks: Group applications by a column Edit the application name, manufacturer, and/or version View application list by group Analyze data against selected applications and modules View reports Delete applications from the system
Click the Edit button to edit the application name, manufacturer, and version.
Drag a column heading to group by column
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Below is a list of the controls available within the Applications List screen. List Controls Groups drop-down list Description Displays a list of all application belonging to the selected group. The displayed applications from the group can then be analyzed together. Displays a list of the available report modules to use for the analysis. Displays the report for the selected applications which have been analyzed. Analyzes the selected applications against the selected report module. Deletes selected applications from the Application List.
Report drop-down list View Report button
Analyze button Delete Apps button
Import Filter button
Import a previously created export list of the applications that have been imported into AppTitude. Export a list of all the applications imported into AppTitude.
Export Filter button
The applications displayed in the Application List screen have the following columns: Column Heading *Application Name *Manufacturer *Version Date Imported Imported By Status *Fields can be edited Description Name of the application Manufacturer of the application Version of the application Date the application was imported into AppTitude Name of the user who imported the application Status of the application Ready/Analyzed/Stale
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Import Applications
Before analyzing your applications youll need to import the applications into AppTitude so that the application DNA can be captured into the database. This is accomplished through Import>Applications located on the side bar. The Import Applications screen allows users to import applications using several options: Direct Import Use the Direct Import feature when the application is already in a MSI or SFT format. This is the quickest way to get your applications DNA imported into the database. Install Capture Use the Install Capture feature if you dont have an MSI or SFT and need to capture the installation and configuration into an MSI format. This feature uses a snapshotting technology in a virtual machine to capture the details of the applications installation and configuration into an MSI which is then used for the analysis.
Select to search, cancel, and delete applications. Also, import a list of applications, save your import list, or restore to the previously saved import list. Select Failed, Warning, or Success to display applications that fall into the category.
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The Import Applications screen can be used to do the following task: Import applications into AppTitude Configure the import settings Capture Non-MSIs Automate packaging Generate installation instructions
Below is a list of the controls available within the Import Applications screen. Import Controls Select Apps button Select Share button Search button Description Use to select an individual application. Use to import a list of applications located in a directory. Enter all or part of a file name to locate applications in a specified directory. Import a predefined list of applications to be imported using a .cvs file. Cancel the process that is currently being run. Delete all applications listed in the Import Applications screen. Delete selected applications in the Import Applications screen. Save the import list so you can revert back to it. Restore the list of applications to be imported to the last list that was used. Display applications which have an import status of failed. Display applications which have an import status of warning. Display applications which have an import status of success. Appears once an application has been imported into the system.
Import List button Cancel button Delete All button Delete button Save button Restore button
Failed button Warning button Success button Import button
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Use Search and Import list to browse for apps and specify a group
Assign all applications to selected group during import
Following an import, the remaining steps do not have to be carried out in this screen. Using the Applications->List screen you will be able to analyze, generate, and view reports.
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Report
Reports can be viewed for selected applications which have been analyzed against a module. The Report screen can be accessed through Report -> Compatibility Manager -> <Report Module Name> located on the side bar. To view a report select the report you are interested in and AppTitude will display the Assessment view which shows the RAG status of the applications selected along with the number of times an application triggered a rule in a particular rule group. The Report screen can be used to do the following task: View summary and detailed reports Export .xls, .pdf, .doc, .html, and .mht documents Directly print from report screen Filter on-screen results Explanation of RAG status and report categories Clickable links to report detail for individual applications Links to view your data in different ways Effort Calculator to estimate your project timelines, cost, and effort
Report Toggle view your data in different ways.
Standard and Customized RAG Summary of the report details
Export and print summary reports
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From the Assessment report you can view the report data for the application portfolio in the following formats:
Report Types Assessment Report : Applications Description A summary of the RAG for the entire application portfolio and individual applications which includes the number of times an application has triggered a given rule. To access the Assessment report by Application click the Assessment button located on the toolbar or by selecting the report name on the Report tab. Assessment Report : Actions A summary of the actions required to remediate the applications selected for the report. To access the Assessment Report by Actions select the Actions button located on the toolbar. Estate View Overview of the RAG summary for the applications selected as well as a breakdown of the rules triggered by the applications. To access the Estate view click on the Estate View button located on the toolbar. Pivot : Issues Gives a By Error summary listing all the rules of the module along with a list of the applications that triggered a given rule and the actions required to remediate the issues. To access the Pivot Issues report click on the Issues button located on the toolbar. Pivot : Actions Remediation Report
Detailed remediation report provided for each application. To access the detailed remediation report for an application, select the application link from the Assessment Report or the Pivot Issues report.
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Assessment Application view:
Drag a column heading to sort the data by that column
Filter the report data using the filter fields in the heading column
List of applications included in report
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A legend is provided on the Assessment Applications page describing the risk rating, external data source matching, and compatibility symbols.
Report Legend
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A list of the Algorithm groups for the selected Module with a description explaining the checks in each of the groups is displayed.
List of Algorithm groups with description
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Direct Import
Use the Direct Import tab to import applications in an MSI or SFT format. Select Import >Applications located on the side bar. By default you will be on the Direct Import tab. For Non-MSIs refer to the section titled Install Capture.
You can set AppTitude to begin analyzing imported applications immediately by turning on the option Automatically Analyze During Import in the Settings tab. If this option is not turned on, you will have to manually start the analysis process for the imported applications. It is recommended that this option remain turned off if multiple users are importing simultaneously to prevent locks on the database.
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An application that has already been imported, or applications that look similar (such as different versions of applications), by default would overwrite the previous application uploaded into AppTitude. To override the default, and force AppTitude to import all versions of an application, turn on the option Force Finger Print Override.
It is not necessary to use the Import->Application screen to analyze, process, and view reports. Once applications have been imported, you might want to organize the applications into groups before analyzing the data. These steps can be carried out at any time using the Applications>List screen.
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Select Applications to Import

To import an application using Direct Import, select Import->Applications located on the side bar and click on the Direct Import tab. By default, this is the tab that is selected. Use Select Apps, Search, or Import List options to browse to the applications to be imported. The Direct Import tab can be used to import applications in a MSI and SFT format. Click on the Save button to download an import list of the applications selected for import. Use the Restore button to restore to a previously saved import list. When an import list is used, AppTitude will create a restore file and update the status of each application as it is processed so that there is always a last known state for each of the applications being imported.
Select apps or share, import application list, search, cancel, and delete applications.
Save import list or restore to previously saved import list.
Bold text in the Path column indicates that the application has already been imported from the same location.
Selected applications will appear in the Import Applications screen.
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If an MST file is available in the same location as an MSI being selected for import, an option will be displayed allowing you to select the MST so it can be applied to the MSI during the import. During the import process, the application can be added to a Group that has been defined. Click on the Group icon in the Group column to select a Group for the application.
Click in the checkbox to select the MST to be applied to the MSI during import.
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Import Applications
When you have selected the applications you would like to import and you are ready to import the applications DNA into AppTitude, click on the Import button in the top right-hand corner of the page.
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After clicking the Import button, a progress message will display the progress of the import. To view the full log of details, click on the Full Log icon in the far right-hand column.
To view a log of an application that is being imported, click on the Full Log icon to the right of the progress message. The information will appear in the bottom half of the display. Remove an application from the Import Applications list, by selecting the application and clicking Delete. Alternatively, click the Delete All option to remove all applications from the list.
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Analyze Applications
When applications have finished importing, select the Next button to analyze the data.
Once applications have been imported, you can use the Applications->List screen to organize your applications into groups and analyze, process, and view reports.
At this point you will be given a choice of analyzing applications just imported, analyze all applications in the portfolio, or analyze applications belonging to a specific application group. You can also select the modules to be used for the analysis against the applications selected.
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Select the desired options and click Analyze to begin analyzing the applications.
Select which applications to analyze. You can select the applications just imported, all applications in the portfolio, or analyze applications that belong to a specific group. You can also select the modules you want to use when analyzing your applications.
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The progress of the application analysis is displayed.
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View Report
Select the report you would like to view from the drop-down box and select whether you want to view the report only for the applications imported, all applications in the portfolio, or applications belonging to a particular group. By default, AppTitude generates a report for the applications just imported. You have the option to include all the application in the portfolio or applications belonging to a specific group. Click Finish to view the report for your selection.
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Install Capture
Use the Install Capture tab to import applications that are not in an MSI or SFT format. Select Import->Applications located on the side bar. By default you will be on the Direct Import tab. To access Install Capture, click on the Install Capture tab.
Follow the steps outlined in the section titled Configuration for Install Capture in the AppTitude Advanced Configuration Guide before using the Install Capture feature in AppTitude.
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Select Applications to Be Imported

To import an application using the Install Capture feature, select Import->Applications located on the side bar and click on the Install Capture tab. Use Select Apps, Search, or Import List options to browse to the applications to be imported. The Direct Import tab can be used to import applications in a MSI and SFT format. Click on the Save button to download an import list of the applications selected for import. Use the Restore button to restore to a previously saved import list. When an import list is used, AppTitude will create a restore file and update the status of each application as it is processed so that there is always a last known state for each of the applications being imported.
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You can set AppTitude to begin analyzing imported applications immediately by turning on the option Automatically Analyze During Import in the Settings tab. If this option is not turned on, you will have to manually start the analysis process for the imported applications. It is recommended that this option remain turned off if multiple users are importing simultaneously to prevent locks on the database.
It is not necessary to use the Import->Application screen to analyze, process, and view reports. Once applications have been imported, you might want to organize the applications into groups before analyzing the data. These steps can be carried out at any time using the Applications>List screen.
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Use Select Apps or the Search option to browse to the applications to be imported.
Select apps, search apps, import app list
Restore a previously saved import list
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When selecting applications to import using Install Capture, it will be necessary to use a UNC path; i.e. \\192.168.50.20\Source\icon107.exe
Select the setup executable and click Open to add the application to the Import screen. Selected applications will appear in the Import Applications screen.
Select Execution Profile
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Before importing, select the execution profile that is desired during the installation/configuration of the application:
Execution Profile *Snapshot Description Performs a snapshot of the installation/configuration and creates an MSI which is strictly used for importing the application DNA into the database for analysis against the rules the MSI is not usable. Performs a snapshot of the installation/configuration and creates an MSI which is strictly used for importing the application DNA into the database for analysis against the rules the MSI is not usable. Additionally, all the installation and configuration screens that are selected get captured to form the installation instructions. Runs AdminStudio from the command line to create a snapshot of the installation and configuration of the application with no user interface. Uses the App-V sequencer first to create .sft files, then AppTitude runs AdminStudio from the command line to create a snapshot of the installation and configuration of the application with no user interface. Creates App-V sequences as well as an MSI which is strictly used for importing the application DNA into the database for analysis against the rules the MSI is not usable.
Snapshot Extended
InstallShield Repackager
InstallShield Repackager Post & Sequencer
Sequencer
The Snapshot profile comes with AppTitude, however, the other execution profiles requires an additional license. If purchased, the other execution profiles will be supplied via email.
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Additional settings that can be configured for the application being imported using Install Capture:
Additional Install Capture Options Automatic checkbox Description Proceeds through all the steps that make up an execution profile without pausing. If additional applications need to be installed or the application needs to be configured, it is advisable to use the Manual option so that you can control when each step is executed. Controls whether an original MSI or the snapshot MSI created during the import is used for analysis against the rule modules. Turn this option on to load the original MSI. Enables the user to enter command line switches for the application when it is run. For instance, enter a silent switch to run the application installation silently.
Load input file checkbox
Quick Edit Parameters checkbox
Enter commands to launch applications; i.e. silent commands
Automatically launch execution commands or deselect for manual control
Select to load original MSI
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Import Applications
When you are ready to import the applications into the database, click on the Import button in the top right-hand corner of the page.
A progress message will display the progress of the import.
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To view a log of an application that is being imported, click on the Full Log icon to the right of the progress message. The information will appear in the bottom half of the display.
The AppTitude Virtual Machine Remote Controls window will be displayed which shows the virtual machine desktop. If Automatic execution was selected, a before snapshot will automatically get performed on the Operating System. If Manual execution was selected, you will need to select the options located under Performing Before Snapshot to execute the necessary actions, followed by selecting the Perform button. Select the actions in the order in which they are displayed.
Once the before snapshot has completed, the setup executable will be run and ready for user input.
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If the virtual machine closes during the installation and the import fails, it could be due to an unexpected error code being thrown by the application. To troubleshoot issues encountered, launch the virtual machine independently of AppTitude; e.g. via Microsoft Virtual Server or VMWare. Launch the setup executable from the same location that AppTitude was trying to launch it from. Any errors present, such as unable to access file, file missing, incorrect permissions, etc. will cause an unexpected error code in AppTitude, hence shutting down the virtual machine. Address the issues being caused and try the import through AppTitude again.
Install and configure the application as required.
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After finishing the installation of the application, the after snapshot will begin. When the after snapshot completes, AppTitude will begin loading the MSI that was created. When the application has finished importing, the AppTitude Virtual Machine Remote Controls window will disappear and the progress will state Loading Completed Successfully.
Remove an application from the Import Applications list, by selecting the application and clicking Delete. Alternatively, click the Delete All option to remove all applications from the list.
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Analyze Applications
When applications have finished importing, select the Next button to analyze the data.
Once applications have been imported, you can use the Applications->List screen to organize your applications into groups and analyze, process, and view reports.
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At this point you will be given a choice of analyzing applications just imported, analyze all applications in the portfolio, or analyze applications belonging to a specific application group. Select the desired options and click Analyze to continue.
Select which applications to analyze. You can select the applications just imported, all applications in the portfolio, or analyze applications that belong to a specific group. You can also select the modules you want to use when analyzing your applications.
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The progress of the application analysis is displayed.
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View Report
Select the report you would like to view from the drop-down box and select whether you want to view the report only for the applications imported, all applications in the portfolio, or applications belonging to a particular group. By default, AppTitude generates a report for the applications just imported. You have the option to include all the application in the portfolio or applications belonging to a specific group. Click Finish to view the report for your selection.
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Reports
Reports can be viewed for selected applications which have been analyzed against a module. The Report screen can be accessed through Report -> Compatibility Manager -> <Report Module Name> located on the side bar.
You can view a report by going to Applications -> List. Make your selections for the applications you want to view in the report and click the View Report button. Report views available depending on the license purchased:
Report Types Assessment: Applications Description A summary of the RAG for the entire application portfolio and individual applications which includes the number of times an application has triggered a given rule. To access the Assessment report by Application click the Assessment button located on the toolbar or by selecting the report name on the Report tab. The default view when selecting a report is the Assessment by Application. A summary of the actions required to remediate the applications selected for the report. To access the Assessment Report by Actions select the Actions button located on the toolbar. Overview of the RAG summary for the applications selected as well as a breakdown of the rules triggered by the applications. To access the Estate view click on the Estate View button located on the toolbar. Gives a By Error summary listing all the rules of the module along with a list of the applications that triggered a given rule and the actions required to remediate the issues. To access the Pivot Issues report click on the Pivot Issues button located on the toolbar. Gives a By Action summary listing of all the actions required to remediate applications. To access the Pivot Actions report click on the Pivot Actions button located on the toolbar. Detailed remediation report showing the exact component that triggered the algorithm is provided for each application. To access the detailed remediation report for an application, select the application link from the Assessment Report or the Pivot Issues report.
Assessment: Actions
Estate View
Pivot: Issues
Pivot: Actions
Remediation Report
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Lets take a look at the general layout of the Report screen.
Downloadable reports
Click the desired module name in the left hand pane to access the report. Click the drop down arrow to go directly to a specific report for the module.
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Assessment Applications Report

In this screen, you can view a summary of the issues found in your applications or you can select an individual application to view the remediation report which gives you the full details of the report along with an MST fix option where applicable. The Applications Assessment report contains the following: Export and print detailed & summary reports Standard and Customised Summary RAG of the applications Quick filter and sort options Access to Assessment Actions, Estate View, Pivot Issues, and Pivot Actions for the selected Module List of applications analyzed Legend explaining the Compatibility status Information about the algorithm groups that make up the report module
Detailed Excel Spreadsheet contains detailed remediation issues and actions for all applications
Access to other report views
Export and print summary reports Summary RAG status of the report details
Click the = sign to enter filter options and drag column to the yellow line to sort applications by the column
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Standard and Customized RAG status
List of applications included in report Clickable links to access the applications detailed remediation issues and actions report Number of times the application has triggered a rule
RAG overlay from External Data pulled from Microsoft
Explanation of RAG settings
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List of algorithm groups with descriptions
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Assessment Actions Report

In this screen, you can view a summary of the actions required to remediate your applications or you can select an individual application to view the remediation report which gives you the full details of the report along with an MST fix option where applicable. The Assessment Actions report contains the following: Export and print detailed & summary reports Before Action RAG and After Action RAG for the applications Quick filter and sort options Access to Assessment Applications, Estate View, Pivot Issues, and Pivot Actions for the selected Module List of applications analyzed Legend explaining the Compatibility status Information about the remedation action groups that make up the report module
Detailed Excel Spreadsheet contains detailed remediation issues and required actions for all applications
Access to other report views
Export and print summary reports Summary Before Action RAG and After Action RAG
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Before and After RAGs
List of applications included in report Clickable links to access the applications detailed action report
RAG overlay from External Data pulled from Microsoft
Number of fixes in the application that require the action for remediation
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Remediation Reports
In order to view the full remediation details for an application, click the applications link from the Assessment Application Report page.
Click the name of the application to view the details
The Remediation report gives two views of the rules that have been triggered by the application, Issues View and Actions View.
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Remediation Report : Issues View

The Remediation By Issues report contains the following: Merge reports together; i.e. XenApp Hosted and Server 2008 or Windows 7 and 64-Bit Microsoft External Data Breakdown of the violations against the rules Details about the component causing the violation MST fix download Word, HTML, and MHT downloads for report details Select to merge
reports together; i.e. Windows 7 & 64-Bit
If you want to combine the results of another module to the results you currently have open, you can click on the tick box located at the top of the detailed report.
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After making your selecting to merge reports, click Save & Apply Merge Selections. You will need to select to view the merged results by selecting Merged in the View Mode section. A merged report will show the platform icon for each of the reports selected for the merge. View of the report with Windows 7 and 64 Bit reports merged:
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The detailed report will show the results from both reports and it identifies the report that triggered the rule, i.e. Windows 7 or 64-Bit.
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If you scroll down details of the results will be displayed giving you a breakdown of entries found for each rule within the rule category. Click the + sign to view descriptions for the Manifestation, Remediation and Group. If an MST fix is available to solve any of the violations reported, a Get MST Fixes button will be available. Select which fixes to include in the MST by turning the components to fix on or off. By default, all components that have been flagged with a fix will be turned on.
Click to download an MST fix. All components with a checkmark will be included in the fix.
You can expand everything in the detailed report by selecting Expand/Collapse +All located above the report detail.
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Remediation Report : Actions View

In this screen, you can view a summary report displaying the number and type of actions required to remediate applications for a particular OS or technology platform. To access the Remediation Actions View report click on the Action View button in the Remediation Issues report, or click on the Actions button in the menu bar. The Action reports give you a breakdown of the type of actions required, including the Complexity RAG, the Before RAG (Customized) and the After Action Remediation RAG pulled from the Effort Calculator.
The report contains the following: Breakdown of the actions required for remediation Application Complexity RAG pulled from Effort Calculator Before RAG (Customized) as set in the Modules screen After Action Remediation RAG pulled from Effort Calculator Action Effort pulled from Effort Calculator Word, HTML, MHT downloads for report details
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Pivot Issues Report

In this screen, you can view a summary report which displays the prevalence of issues in terms of the rules used to identify them. The Pivot Issues report gives you a breakdown of the number of violations that occur for each rule within a rule category. To access the Pivot Issues report, select the Pivot Issues button in the top right-hand corner of the screen. The report contains the following: Breakdown of the number of unique applications that have violations against the rules Word, HTML, MHT downloads for report details
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Each individual rule can be expanded to show: Number of applications that triggered a rule Manifestation explaining what the problem is and a remediation explaining how to go about addressing the problem
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Pivot Actions Report

In this screen, you can view a summary report which displays the prevalence of actions required to remediate the applications in your portfolio. The Pivot Actions report gives you a breakdown of the number of actions required for the application in the portfolio. To access the Pivot Actions report, select the Pivot Actions button in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
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Each individual rule can be expanded to show: Number of applications that require a specific action List of the applications that require a specific action Manifestation explaining what the problem is and a remediation explaining how to go about addressing the problem
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Estate View Report

In this screen, you can view a summary report which displays the prevalence of issues in terms of the rules used to identify them. The Estate View report gives you a breakdown of the number of violations that occur for each rule within a rule category. The report contains the following: Summary of the issues reported for the application portfolio Breakdown of the number of unique applications that have violations against the rules Word, HTML, MHT downloads for report details
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Each individual rule for the module is displayed showing the number of applications that triggered the rule, along with a RAG status.
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Each individual rule can be expanded to show: Number of applications that triggered a rule Manifestation explaining what the problem is and a remediation explaining how to go about addressing the problem
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Getting More Help

For assistance with AppTitude functionality please log into the App-DNA portal: https://portal.appdna.com/. Click on the Help link in the menu bar. In this section you can access the knowledge base to help resolve any issues you might encounter, read the FAQ's, get in touch with a support engineer or raise a support ticket and we will ensure you get the assistance you need.
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AppTitude Process Overview

AppTitude Steps Step 1: Import Applications

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AppTitude Steps Step 2: Analyze Applications

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Basic User Guide

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Self Provisioning User Guide

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Web Application Capture User Guide

AppTitude Web Application Capture

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Advanced Feature and Configuration Guide

Search and Browse

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Site Switcher Configuration

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Effort Calculator Guide

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Effort Calculator Worksheet

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Enterprise Setup and Optimization Best Practices Guide

Setup and Optimization Best Practices Enterprise Setup Requirements

AppTitude Platform Requirements

SQL Server Optimizations

AppTitude Configuration Optimization Windows Internet Information Services (IIS) Settings

AppTitude Import Optimizations AppTitude Performance and Scalability Testing

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Installation/Configuration Options AppTitude Installation Types Complete

AppTitude Configuration Wizard Install/Upgrade Database Backup Database

Restore Database Change Web Services User

Configure AppTitude Web Site License AppTitude

Configure Client Connection Settings

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AD/SCCM Integration Guide

Link Packages to Apps

AD & SCCM Collections

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Forward Path Planning Guide

Forward Path Config

Forward Path Tasks

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Ribbon Easily navigate between functions.

Quick shortcut links to common actions.

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Drag a column heading to group by column

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Report drop-down list View Report button

Analyze button Delete Apps button

Import Filter button

Export Filter button