
SSahu_E (Flexera Software)
AdminStudio 2026 R3 is live now and available for download from the Product and License Center. This release hosts a brilliant set of features/enhancements and bug fixes.
AI & Validation Enhancements
Sandbox Validation for Install and Uninstall Commands
AdminStudio now provides a Play button next to the Install Command and Uninstall Command fields in the App Insights tab. This enhancement allows validation of AI-generated command lines in an isolated sandbox environment before deployment, helping identify issues early and improve confidence in deployment readiness. Supported package types include MSI, EXE, and PS1.
Deployment Management Enhancements
Default ConfigMgr Deployment User Interface
The ConfigMgr deployment experience has been redesigned with a new ConfigMgr Deployments tab and improved workflows for managing deployment settings. The enhancement also introduces global deployment configuration, enabling deployment settings to be applied automatically to all newly imported packages.
Support for ConfigMgr 2509
AdminStudio now supports distribution of the following deployment types to Microsoft ConfigMgr 2509:
- Windows Installer (MSI)
- MSIX Package
- Legacy Installer (EXE)
- PowerShell Wrapped Packages (PS1)
- App-V (4.x and 5.0)
- Apple iOS Applications
- Google Android Applications
Automation & Scheduling Enhancements
Multiple Schedule Automation Support
Application Manager now supports multiple automation schedules for a single workflow. Users can create, edit, and manage schedules with Once, Daily, Weekly, and Monthly frequencies.
Enhanced Scheduling for Package Subscriptions and Monitored Directories
Multiple recurring schedules are now supported for Package Subscriptions and Monitored Directories. Flexible scheduling options include:
- Only Once
- Everyday
- Weekly (for example, every Wednesday)
- Monthly on selected dates
- Alternate month schedules (for example, 2nd and 4th Sunday)
These enhancements provide greater control over package update and monitoring workflows.
Azure Marketplace Enhancements
Pre-Configured AdminStudio Catalog in Azure Marketplace
AdminStudio deployments from Azure Marketplace now include a fully pre-configured evaluation environment. Upon license activation, users are automatically connected to a sample application catalog, enabling immediate evaluation with minimal setup.
Package Import & Deployment Automation
Compressed and Multi-Setup Package Deployment Support
AdminStudio now automatically downloads and extracts supported compressed package formats during import, including:
- .7z
- .zip
- .rar
- .gz
- .tar
The system automatically identifies the primary installer, generates install and uninstall commands, and prepares applications for deployment.
Notification & Package Feed Enhancements
New Version Alerts for PFM Packages
A new App Owner field allows one or more email recipients to be associated with a package.
Additionally, Package Feed Options now includes New Version Alerts, enabling configurable email notifications whenever a new package version becomes available. This helps stakeholders stay informed and respond quickly to package updates.
MSIX Editor Enhancements
File Redirection Fixup Improvements
The MSIX Editor now supports:
- Reordering fixup rules using Move Up and Move Down
- Rule Order Warning when catch-all patterns are not positioned last
- Multiple file patterns using comma-separated .NET regular expressions
These improvements provide greater control over fixup rule processing and validation.
Technology Updates
InstallShield 2026 R1 Support
AdminStudio includes support for InstallShield 2026 R1.
For detailed information, refer to the InstallShield 2026 Release Notes.
For the release notes, please click here.