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The first major release of AdminStudio for 2024 is now live and available for download from the Product and License Center. This new version – AdminStudio 2024, includes the following new features and enhancements:
Bulk Migration of Applications from ConfigMgr to Microsoft Intune
A new Migration Wizard button is now featured on the Home tab ribbon. This powerful new tool supports the bulk migration of applications from ConfigMgr to Intune via the Application Catalog. During the migration process, applications are automatically converted to the intunewin format and published to the Intune distribution system, simplifying and optimizing the application management experience.
Support for Intune Assignments
he Home Application View now includes an Intune Assignments tab, allowing for easy management of Intune assignments. Additionally, the Application Catalog tree features a new Distribute Assignments context menu for distributing and publishing Intune assignments. The Distribution Wizard has also been updated with a Publish Selected Application Assignments checkbox, enabling the simultaneous publication of applications and their Intune assignments to the deployment system, further simplifying the deployment process.
App-V to MSIX Conversion
AdminStudio has enhanced its capabilities to convert App-V packages to MSIX format. This update supports both single and bulk conversions through the Conversion Wizard and Automated Application Converter (AAC).
Running Custom Script after Publishing to ConfigMgr
In the ConfigMgr Distribution Plugin, you can now add Script Information to be executed after publishing an application, streamlining post-publishing processes like deployments to end-point client machines.
Test on Virtual Machine Enhancements
With this update, we have expanded functionality in AdminStudio to include launching shortcuts and performing uninstallations of packages using command line switches, in addition to the existing capability to test installed packages. Detailed reports of these actions can now be accessed under the Functional Testing Assessment section within the Analyze Tab.
Update Applications Using the Update Application Wizard
Introducing the "Update Application" feature in AdminStudio! You can now access this functionality under the Distribute button on the ribbon or via a new context menu in the Home tab. This enhancement allows for launching the Update Application Wizard directly for any selected application, streamlining the process of updating existing applications in ConfigMgr to their latest versions with ease and efficiency.
Customization of Silent Switches to New Version
We have introduced new capabilities in AdminStudio's Automation Workflows for Package Automation. Now, when an application is set for automation, any customizations specified in the installation command of the older version will be carried forward and applied to the newer version seamlessly. This feature can be enabled via the "Customized Switches to new version" option available in the Import action and Package Feed Options tab. In the Silent Command Line Arguments panel, a pencil icon visually indicates that the install command line from the older version is retained for the same application in the catalog. Users can update and retrieve the install command line from the Package Feed by clicking the "Reset to Package Feed" button, ensuring accurate deployment configurations across versions.
Customization of Output Directories
The Output Directories have been enhanced with significant improvements. Users can now specify locations for storing converted packages and configure authentication types for accessing shared locations during conversions. Additionally, placeholders have been introduced to streamline the publishing process across various distribution plugins. Similar placeholders have been added to the wrap process, further streamlining and enhancing the management and organization of packages.
PowerShell Cmdlets / REST API Enhancements
New PowerShell cmdlets and REST APIs have been developed to manage extended attributes for packages, including their addition, update, and deletion. Additionally, new APIs have been introduced to facilitate migration from ConfigMgr to Intune and manage assignments to Intune, enhancing the overall functionality and integration capabilities. Please refer the release notes for more detailed information.
To see full release notes, please click here.
