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To add applications to a RemoteApp Application Group using PowerShell, you can follow these general steps. This process assumes you are using Windows Server with Remote Desktop Services (RDS) installed and configured.

Prerequisites

1. Administrator Privileges: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to execute the commands.
2. Remote Desktop Services Role: Make sure the RDS role is installed and configured on your server.
3. PowerShell Module: Ensure you have the Remote Desktop PowerShell module available.

Steps to Add Applications to a RemoteApp Application Group

1. Open PowerShell: Run PowerShell as an administrator.

2. Import the Remote Desktop Module (if not automatically loaded):

   Import-Module RemoteDesktop
   

3. Get the Application Group: First, identify the Application Group you want to add applications to.

   $appGroup = Get-RDRemoteApp -CollectionName "YourCollectionName"
   

4. Add an Application: Use the New-RDRemoteApp command to add an application to the Application Group.

   • Specify the application path and the name for the application.

   New-RDRemoteApp -CollectionName "YourCollectionName" -Alias "YourAppAlias" -DisplayName "Your Application Display Name" -RemoteAppProgram "C:\Path\To\Your\Application.exe"
   

5. Verify the Application Addition: After adding the application, use the Get-RDRemoteApp command to verify that the application is now part of the Application Group.

   Get-RDRemoteApp -CollectionName "YourCollectionName"
   

6. Publish the RemoteApp (if necessary): If the application needs to be published to be accessible to users, ensure that it is published appropriately in the Remote Desktop Web Access.

Example Command

Here’s a complete example that adds a hypothetical application:

New-RDRemoteApp -CollectionName "SalesCollection" -Alias "SalesApp" -DisplayName "Sales Application" -RemoteAppProgram "C:\Program Files\SalesApp\SalesApp.exe"

Conclusion

This procedure allows you to manage RemoteApp applications efficiently using PowerShell, enhancing automation and scripting capabilities in your RDS environment. Always ensure that any paths or application names used in commands are accurate for your setup.