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Here's an outline of what's currently included in this release of the documentation:

Chapter 1: Introducing Altiris Software Virtualization Solution

• Solving Problems with Software Virtualization Solution
• Software Virtualization Solution Benefits
• Product Documentation

Chapter 2: Understanding Software Virtualization Solution

• How Software Virtualization Works
• Software Virtualization Solution Usage Scenarios
• Software Virtualization Solution Limitations
• Software Virtualization Solution Glossary

Chapter 3: Getting Started with Virtual Software Layers and Archive Files

• Configure a Base Computer
• Install the Software Virtualization Agent and Admin Tool on a Base Computer
• Create a Virtual Software Layer using SVS Admin
• Test, Activate, and Deactivate Layers
• Modify a Layer
• Reset a Layer
• Export a Layer to a Virtual Software Archive File
• Import Sample VSA Files
• Use Virtual Software Archive Files

Chapter 4: Performing Virtual Software Layer Tasks

• Creating Virtual Software Layers
• Activating and Deactivating Layers
• Resetting Layers
• Deleting Layers
• Exporting and Importing Layers
• Setting the Start Setting of a Layer
• Viewing Layer Properties
• Renaming a Layer

Chapter 5: Advanced Virtual Software Layer Topics

• Managing Data Within Layers
• Viewing and Editing Layer Properties
• Using SVSCMD Command-line Parameters
• Using Layer Prioritization
• Managing Application Updates within Layers
• Handling Duplicate Services in Multiple Layers
• Agent Install Command-Line

Chapter 6: Software Virtualization Solution Overview

• Software Virtualization Solution Components
• Software Virtualization Solution Usage Overview
• Software Delivery Features

Chapter 7: Installing Software Virtualization Solution

• Software Virtualization Solution Prerequisites
• Installing Software Virtualization Solution
• Registration

Chapter 8: Getting Started with Software Virtualization Solution

• Create a Virtual Software Archive (VSA) File
• Copy Virtual Software Archive Files to your Notification Server or other Destination
• Deploy the Software Virtualization Agent to Client Computers
• Create a new Virtual Software Package and Task using the Software Virtualization Wizard
• Using Software Virtualization Solution Reports

Chapter 9: Configuring Software Virtualization Solution

• Configuring Software Virtualization Security Privileges
• Deploying and Managing the Software Virtualization Agent

Chapter 10: Using Software Virtualization Solution

• Creating and Using Notification Server Virtual Software Packages
• Deploying Virtual Software Packages
• Managing Virtual Software Packages using the Resource Manager
• Using the Software Portal

Chapter 11: Using Software Virtualization Solution with the Software Delivery Solution Software Portal

Chapter 12: Using Software Virtualization with Deployment Solution