Step 1 - Load It
AOK Test-It allows you to automatically
upload MSI files (files not in MSI
format can be converted from other
formats by using AOK Convert-It or other
repackaging tools).
Step 2 - Run It
AOK Test-It checks files against up to
250,000 different rules, covering both
static analysis and runtime checks. We
check whether they will work on a new
target operating system and which
applications will be compatible for
virtualisation (using our Virtualisation
bolt-on). Checks include:
- Windows 7
- Windows Vista
- Server 2008
- 32 & 64 bit environments
Using our option bolt-on modules you
can also check for:
- App-V
- Citrix Xenapp (hosted &
streamed)
- Office 2007/IE8
AOK Test-It will quickly provide you
with a detailed report showing
applications as Red, Amber or Green (RAG
rating).
Red. A red
issue is generally one that pertains to
how the code or actual program works. In
this case AOK will flag Red issues where
a package may try to use objects or
functions that have been deprecated from
the OS or where their use has been
restricted. In this case, there are no
changes that a packager (or AOK) can
make to the install routine to fix the
problem. The problem needs to be dealt
with at the program code level by the
programmer that wrote it or by providing
a more up to date driver. However, it is
reasonably straightforward once a
programmer has the information provided
by AOK to make these changes. For vendor
MSIs an upgrade may be required. The
recommendation with applications
containing RED issues is that they are
tested to see if the issue is either
causing it to fail to install or for a
critical part of its functionality to
fail. It is possible that an application
that contains a red issue can be used if
either the red issue is not used in the
application or if the part of the
application that relies on it is not
important. Red issues will be marked
Manual Testing Required
Amber means
that there are installation or
functionality issues that will need
remediation. Amber applications run
through
AOK Fix It will automatically
remediate most issues
Green means
that the applications will work without
remediation. This allows organizations
to plan application-packaging processes
more effectively and identify costs of
any re-licensing requirements up front.