AdminStudio 2026 R3

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.