Application Readiness Process Template

Workflow Manager 2015

The Application Readiness Process Template includes phases and steps that take you through application readiness standard practices, as described in Flexera Software’s Six Steps to Continuous Application Readiness White Paper:

http://learn.flexerasoftware.com/content/AR-WP-Continuous-Application-Readiness

You can customize this global workflow template for your corporate application readiness process.

Important • If you are connected to an Application Catalog database that was created by AdminStudio, Application Readiness Process Template will not be listed on the Template Administration page. To enable this workflow template, run the following script:

C:\WorkflowManager\Support\SQL_Scripts\1302UpgradeWFM.sql

The phases and steps in this workflow template demonstrate a standardized method for getting enterprise applications tested, packaged and deployed into the enterprise environment. The process consists of six phases:

Application Readiness Process

Phase

Description

Identify

Obtain an accurate view of all applications deployed across the enterprise, and determine which are being used and which are not being used.

Rationalize

Eliminate unused and duplicate applications. Applications are classified and sorted by type so that duplicate versions and multiple vendors within each type can be identified and consolidated. Also, identify and remove applications that have reached their end of life.

Compatibility Test

Before introducing new or updated applications into the enterprise environment, perform application compatibility testing with the targeted environment. If implementing application virtualization, determine the application virtualization suitability of the selected applications.

Plan

Determine target environments and packaging formats. Scope and budget for application rollouts and desktop transformations.

Fix, Package, and Test

Fix applications that presented issues during the compatibility testing phase so that they work on the target platform. If implementing application virtualization, convert applications to the required format for the chosen vendor’s technology.

Deploy

Perform automated deployment directly to your configuration management system, mobile device manager, or enterprise app store.

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