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CLASS #138
INSTRUCTOR
Tim Mangan
Class Schedule
| Eastern US |
7:00-11:00 |
| Central US |
6:00-10:00 |
| Mountain US |
5:00-9:00 |
| Pacific US |
4:00-8:00 |
| BST |
12:00-16:00 |
| CET |
13:00-17:00 |
LOCATION
Course held online using Microsoft Teams.
Audience
Intended for IT Professionals involved in application packaging and desktop composition.
The unique style of training used accommodates both novices to MSIX and those that have had substantial repackaging experiences. We cover all of the basics and provide time for students to challenge more difficult applications that they bring with them, with expert guidance available when needed. While we focus on MSIX, people that need to package in other formats will also bennifit.
MATERIALS
As part of the class, you will receive 2 Companion Guides.
Over 400 pages of what some call "the missing Packaging books". These will be shipped to the address you provide with your registration (work or home OK).
CERTIFICATION
TMurgent provides a certificate of completion. Microsoft has not generated a certification for MSIX.
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MASTERS LEVEL CLASS
Nov 9 - 12 & Nov 16-19, 2026
Presented by TMurgent Technologies
| Remote-Live Only |
| Registration Closed |
TMurgent is continuing our world renowned MSIX training with a remote learning opportunity for you. Since the pandemic started, we have heard from some customers that they need the training but just don't want to, travel. We believe that the in-person experience is the best, but we do a really great job with the remote class too.
This class is widely considered to be the ultimate place to learn about MSIX Packaging, and will be delivered remotely, allowing you to train from work or home without travel.
The Masters Packaging for MSIX class will be run by TMurgent. This 8-day class (4 hours/day) covers the latest in MSIX packaging. We will provide you with both theory and practical hands-on experience in our hands-on training labs. This class is both for those who are new to packaging and/or MSIX and those with prior experience already.
The class will be held online at a time optimally convenient to Europeans and Americans. Sorry ANZ!
Note: The class is an 8-day class for 4 hours each day over two weeks:
- Monday through Thursday on week 1,
- Monday through Thursday on week 2
Prerequisites:
The course is designed for people with a general background in IT and/or Packaging. We take students with or without prior experience in MSIX. Although Software Developers are not targeted for this course, and we will not be covering developer material, Developers are welcome.
There are no hard pre-requisites to be able to take the class, however, the following are helpful:
- Knowledge and experience with general Microsoft Windows Administration.
- Experience with other "packaging" techniques helpful.
- Experience with Application Deployment.
- Help Desk Experience.
Pre-Class Requirements:
Remote students will be required to build your own VMs at your site prior to the start of the class:
- Each student will require two Windows VMs.
- >Our pre-class prep kit will provide detailed written instructions, a video introduction to building the VMs, and installers for the tools needed.
- Any type of hypervisor may be used, but the student must have access to create and revert to "snapshots".
- You will need additional storage on a share for the application installers and created packages.
- It is highly recommended that students have two monitors, microphone, video camera, and earphones.
There will be a required short pre-class online the week prior to the start of class (typically Thursday) to verify VMs are ready, Teams is ready to go with cameras, and answer any questions related to the setup.
Syllabus
| IT Pro Masters Reackaging for MSIX |
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A 4-day (in-person) or 8 half-days (when remote-only) hands-on class where you will learn the concepts, techniques, and latest tricks to be successful and packaging and configuring applications for delivery within the Enterprise using Microsoft MSIX.
Whether you use modern or traditional application delivery methods, the applications your company depends on must be customized, and in many cases remediated to work in today’s desktops. MSIX is the future for new applications, and while not all traditional applications will work in the MSIX container, this class will give you the ability to get the most application compatibility possible today.
Syllabus
1. Concepts of Packaging
- Principals and rules of Packaging
- Filter Drivers, Function hooking, and dll Injection
- MSIX technology overview
- Principals of Redirection and Copy-on-Write
- Anatomy of an installer package and the Windows API
2. Overview of Delivery Options
- Including Configuration Manager, Intune, App Attach, PowerShell, and 3rd Party Managers.
3. Fundamentals of the MSIX Package Format and Runtime
4. Setting up VMs for Packaging and Testing
- Setting up a MSIX Capture Station
- Setting up a “Smoke Test” Station
5. Packaging with MSIX
- Hands-on Labs covering Best Practices, VFS techniques, Modification Packages, Plug-Ins, AppInstaller updates, Shared Package Containers, the PSF Fixes, package scripts, and various package fixes. You will be using the Microsoft MSIX Packaging Tool and TMEditX.
- PowerShell for MSIX
- Using MSX Packaging Tool
- The 7 fixup dlls available from the PSF
- Using TMEditX
- Using MsixDeploy and ParsePsfTooling
- Conversion from App-V
- Using Using PsfTooling other Third-party tools for MSIX
- Packaging Automation
- MSIX App Attach, VHD/X and CIM
6. Debugging Techniques for MSIX and apps in general
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Cost:
The price of this class is € 2995,00 per participant.
Registration:
We request that students from certain areas book with our training partner in their area. All others may book directly with TMurgent or the hosting partner PDS.
Registration: Benelux Region and all in-person participants:
Registration anywhere else:
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This course is open to the public via the registration below through TMurgent.
€ 2995,00 per participant. Payable in advance by any major credit card (through PayPal), or by check or Purchase Order
To register via TMurgent, click on the link below: 
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This course is open to the public with pre-registration. Class size is limited to only 10 participants. Slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis (so don't delay!). Standard Registration closes 30 days prior to start of class, but call +1 781-535-4954 for Late Registration. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and let her know which class you are interested in.
Products and Versions used:
The MSIX portion of the class is based upon the latest release versions of MSIX, including the Microsoft MSIX Packaging Tool, plus third party tooling from TMurgent and additional vendors.
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Tools included in the Hands-on labs:
- MSIX Packaging Tool (Microsoft)
- Package Support Framework (TMurgent and Microsoft)
- PsfTooling (TMurgent)
- TMEditX Editor (TMurgent) *Licensed
- TMEditX Tools (TMurgent)
- MSIX Commander (Pascal Berger)
- MSIX Hero (Marcel Ototowski)
- Process Monitor & Process Explorer (Microsoft)
- DebugView (Microsoft)
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Additional tools discussed:
- Advanced Installer (Caphyan)
- Admin Studio (Flexera)
- RayPack (RayNet)
- Master Packager
- AppVentix
- EtherAssist
- Workspace364 (formerly Rimo3)
- Juriba
- Citrix
- VMWare
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Course Includes:
- 4 days of Masters-level Microsoft MSIX Packaging course.
- Access to Hands-on Lab.
- Lunch all four days.
- Our Companion Guides for Concepts, and for MSIX Packaging.
Class Schedule:
Classes run 4 hours daily. Anticipated schedule is shown below, however course schedule varies significantly based on the needs of the students.
Week 1
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
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Concepts +
Introduction to MSIX
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Packaging Labs
Part 1
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Concepts
Windows/Apps
Packaging Labs
Part 2
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Debugging
Windows
& Apps
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Week 2
| Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Packaging Labs
Part 3 |
Packaging Labs
Part 4 |
Packaging Labs Part 5 |
Debugging Applications |
The three major portions of the class are:
- Concepts: Provides an in-depth understanding of the underlying concepts of Packaging, especially for Application Virtualization and MSIX. We also cover the "Windows API", from the prospective of the IT Pro - helping you to understand how the app intends to integrate with the OS and the End-User. With this core knowledge in place, you are now ready to learn the packaging techniques.
- MSIX Packaging: The other heart of the class. Demonstration of "best practice" techniques and techniques to package in MSIX, issues to look out for and alternatives to consider.
- Debugging Skills. Provides a leveling-up in your ability to understand how Microsoft Windows and Applications interact, and practical use of the many tools available to debug broken applications and systems.
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