What's New in AdminStudio 2021 | 21.0
AdminStudio 2021 | 21.0
This section lists the new features that are included in AdminStudio 2021:
| • | Package Feed Module - Customization Wizards |
| • | Package Backlog Management |
| • | Documented REST APIs |
| • | MSIX App Attach |
| • | MSIX Editor Enhancements |
| • | Support for ConfigMgr 2010 |
| • | Support for Windows Server 2019 |
| • | InstallShield 2020 R3 |
Note:Detailed information on the new features in AdminStudio 2021 is also available in the AdminStudio Release Notes on the Flexera product documentation site: https://docs.flexera.com
Package Feed Module - Customization Wizards
In AdminStudio 2021, the Package Feed Module introduces a new custom installation capability which provides application specific options for customizing installation options which provides a Windows Installer Transform (MST) file.
For more information, see Importing an Application Using The Package Feed Module.
In AdminStudio 2021, you can now manage a simple backlog of packaging requests directly within AdminStudio. Set priorities, sort and filter. The list may be populated by importing a CSV file, via a new PowerShell Cmdlet and even by a newly documented API to facilitate integration with any existing process of workflows.
AdminStudio can now supports REST APIs to achieve various functionalities in the product. This API can be called by an external system to integrate with the new backlog capability, as well as to perform a wide range of other actions and issue requests.
AdminStudio continues to offer its PowerShell support via custom cmdlets. A new command (New-ASPackageRequest) is offered to provide the same capability for adding items to the backlog via PowerShell script.
For more details, see AdminStudio REST APIs
In support of Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) environments, you can create VHD or VHDX images in support of App Attach when working with MSIX packages. MSIX App Attach allows you to dynamically attach applications to WVD session without the need for a traditional installation process, saving time, and reducing complexity.
For more details on availability of Microsoft’s App Attach feature, see this article.
In AdminStudio 2021, the below MSIX Editor views are enhanced:
| • | Importing of Registry Files |
| • | The Ability to Add a File or Folder in the Destination Details View |
| • | Support for the Use of Certificate Store to Digital Signing MSIX Package |
| • | Display of Path and File Name in the Windows Title bar |
| • | Providing of Log file details in the Output Window |
Under Registry view, you can import the registry files for the selected MSIX package. Just right click on the Package Content node of the registry view and choose Import REG File.
For more details, see Importing a Registry File.
The Ability to Add a File or Folder in the Destination Details View
Under Files and Folders view, in the Package Content destination folder you can add a file or folder as appropriate.
Support for the Use of Certificate Store to Digital Signing MSIX Package
In AdminStudio 2021, you can now choose certificates for signing MSIX packages in the MSIX Editor from your local Certificate Store.
For more information, see Preferences.
In addition to supporting signing from the Certificate Store in the MSIX Editor, it can also be leveraged from the Repackager, the Application Manager and in the Automated Application Converter.
Display of Path and File Name in the Windows Title bar
In the windows title bar of the MSIX Editor, you can now see the File Name and Path to easily identify which MSIX package is open.
Providing of Log file details in the Output Window
In the Output window of the MSIX Editor, you can now see the hyper link saying Click here to open a log file. Clicking on the link will launch the log file in a new window to review its contents more easily.
In AdminStudio 2021, you can distribute the following deployment types to the distribution system ConfigMgr 2006 and 2010.
| • | Microsoft Windows Installer Package (.msi) |
| • | Microsoft App-V Virtual Package (.sft, .appv) |
| • | Apple iOS (local and public store) |
| • | Google Android (local and public store) |
| • | Microsoft UWP app packages (.appx) |
| • | Installation Package (.exe) |
| • | PowerShell wrapped packages (.ps1) |
| • | Microsoft MSIX Package (.msix) |
Support for Windows Server 2019
In AdminStudio 2021, you can run application’s compatibility testing against the new Windows Server 2019 version for the applications in your catalog.
The new Windows Server 2019 version will appear in the following:
| • | Test Selection Wizard |
| • | Analyze Tab |
| • | Reports Tab |
In AdminStudio 2021, you can select Windows Server 2019 build in the Test selection wizard to test the operating system compatibility.
In AdminStudio 2021, you can view the operating system compatibility details for Windows Server 2019 in the following places:
Group Chart View
In AdminStudio 2021, you can select Windows Server 2019 in the operating system compatibility chart view.
Summary View
In AdminStudio 2021, you can view the package summary for Windows Server 2019 in the operating system compatibility tab.
Detail View
In AdminStudio 2021, you can view the result summary for Windows Server 2019 in the operating system compatibility tab.
In AdminStudio 2021, you can see the operating system compatibility for Windows Server 2019 in the following reports:
Application Readiness Dashboard Report
In AdminStudio 2021, you can see no change in Application Readiness Dashboard report.
Operating System Compatibility Group Dashboard Report
In AdminStudio 2021, you can see the overall status of operating system application compatibility testing for group applications in Operating System Compatibility Group Dashboard Report.
Overall Package Testing Results Report
In AdminStudio 2021, you can see the overall test results for Windows installer packages for Windows Sever 2019 in Overall Package Testing Results Report.
Windows Desktop OS Compatibility Dashboard Report
In AdminStudio 2021, you can see the compatibility issues in pie chart format for Windows Server 2019 in Windows Desktop OS Compatibility Dashboard Report.
Test Impact Report
In AdminStudio 2021, you can see the reports of three OS compatibility tests for Windows Server 2019 in Operating System Compatibility by Test Impact Report.
Test Suppression Report
In AdminStudio 2021, you can see the Windows 10 20H2 64-bit, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019 for three tests that have been suppressed in Operating System Compatibility by Test Suppression Report.
Snapshot Analysis Report
In AdminStudio 2021, you can see the compatibility testing error and warning for Windows Server 2019 in Operating System Compatibility Snapshot Analysis Report.
AdminStudio 2021 includes InstallShield 2020 R3, which has the following new features and enhancements:
| • | MSIX Modification Packages |
| • | Support for MSIX Core |
| • | Pure 64-bit Installers |
| • | Support for AWS CloudHSM Based Digital Signing |
| • | Ability to Suppress Build All Command-Line Output Except Errors |
| • | Improved Support for Windows Server 2019 |
| • | Secure Implementation of Logon Information Dialog |
| • | Configure File Version for Setup.exe |
| • | New Setup Prerequisites |
For more information on these new features, see the InstallShield 2020 Release Notes.