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Create Infrastructure Software Packages for VMware ThinApp

You can create VMware ThinApp infrastructure software packages using CA-provided templates. The packages you create with the templates are standard software delivery software packages.

Note: This procedure assumes that you have already installed the following product: VMware ThinApp.

To create infrastructure software packages for VMware ThinApp

1. Access the following folder on the CA ITCM installation media:

   examples\AV_Templates\VMWare ThinApp packages\Infrastructure Package for ThinApp Client
   

2. Copy the Infrastructure Package for ThinApp Client folder to your local machine.

   Note: The location on your local machine must be accessible to the Virtual Application Package Registration Wizard.

3. Open the image file “vmware_file.JPG” from the following subfolder and view the VMware product file that is required:

   Infrastructure Package for ThinApp Client\1.vol
   

4. Copy the Thinreg.exe executable file from the VMware ThinApp installation media to the following subfolder:

   Infrastructure Package for ThinApp Client\1.vol
   

5. Remove the file “vmware_file.JPG” from the following subfolder:

   Infrastructure Package for ThinApp Client\1.vol
   

6. Select the Infrastructure Package for ThinApp Client folder in Windows Explorer and drag and drop it into the Software Package Library in the EGC GUI.
7. The infrastructure packages are named using the following format:

   Infrastructure Package for ThinApp Client
   

   The VMware ThinApp infrastructure software package is now registered as a standard software delivery package in the Software Package Library.