Assemblies

AdminStudio 2023 | 25.0 | Application Isolation Wizard

Edition:Application Isolation Wizard is included with AdminStudio Professional and Enterprise Editions.

Assemblies are DLLs or other portable executable files that applications require to function. Under Windows XP, these can be either shared or private. Private assemblies are typically stored in the same directory as the application they support. Shared assemblies are stored in the WinSxS directory, and are digitally signed.

By creating manifests for assemblies, the Application Isolation Wizard™ allows you to create self-contained applications that can use different versions of the same DLL or other portable executable, without any version conflicts.

Shared Assemblies

Shared assemblies are assemblies available to multiple applications on a computer. Applications that require these assemblies specify their dependence within a manifest. Multiple versions of shared assemblies can be used by different applications running simultaneously.

These assemblies are stored in the WinSxS directory, and must be digitally signed for authenticity. After deployment, the version of shared assemblies can be changed, allowing for changes in dependencies.

Private Assemblies

Private assemblies are assemblies created for exclusive use by an application. They are accompanied by an assembly manifest, which contains information normally stored in the registry. Private assemblies allow you to totally isolate an application, eliminating the possibility that dependent files may be overwritten by other applications.

These assemblies are always stored in the same location as their associated executable.