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Application virtualization 411 for the IT pro
Our top 10 application virtualization tips can teach you about the pros and cons of virtual applications, how this practice can affect IT budgeting and how to stream applications. Tip series
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Application virtualization guide
This series takes a look at the basics of application virtualization, with details on what it means to Terminal Services as well as info on how to implement the technology with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Administration Guide
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Application virtualization: Ending DLL hell once and for all
In this Webcast, authors Nelson and Danielle Ruest look at the myths and realities surrounding application virtualization, with details on what the technology means to Microsoft apps such as Windows Installer, as well as Terminal Services. Webcast
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Virtual desktops in 2012: It's all about the apps
In 2012, VDI will be just one way to deliver desktops. IT pros will use various forms of desktop virtualization to deliver enterprise apps to mobile end users. News | 22 Dec 2011
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Cloud-based apps, DaaS eat into VDI usage
Cloud-based virtual desktops are not new, but they stand in the shadow of server-hosted VDI. With enterprise IT's growing comfort with cloud, DaaS could gain traction. News | 06 Dec 2011
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Microsoft supports IE virtualization in Windows 8 with Hyper-V client
IT pros want to virtualize Internet Explorer, but Microsoft licensing rules forbid the practice. Now, Microsoft has devised a legal way to run old versions of IE with Windows 8. News | 08 Sep 2011
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VMware mobilizes virtual desktops with View 5 and Horizon App Manager
With VMware View 5, virtual desktop customers get PCoIP improvements and persona management, among other things. But it can't really help with XP to Windows 7 migrations. News | 30 Aug 2011
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Citrix XenDesktop 5.5 packs RingCube, XenApp and WAN boost
Citrix fortifies XenDesktop 5.5 with RingCube's app delivery feature, along with XenApp 6.5 in virtual desktop race against VMware. News | 24 Aug 2011
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Intel says client virtualization isn't better than VDI, just smarter
Makers of client virtualization products love that Intel supports their model over server-based VDI, but the chipmaker really doesn't care. News | 17 Aug 2011
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Citrix acquires RingCube for application personalization
Enterprises that use the XenDesktop virtual desktop software from Citrix Systems can expect to see more personalized user applications with the company's acquisition of RingCube. News | 10 Aug 2011
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Hosted application stores help IT pros wrangle cloud apps
New application delivery platforms aggregate SaaS apps and give IT a way to control how end users access cloud-based apps. Here are three to consider. News | 05 Aug 2011
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Considering VDI? Prepare to master layering
VMware and Citrix VDI only go so far. IT pros must add user profile layers, application layers and more to create a true desktop experience through virtualization. News | 29 Jun 2011
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VMware Horizon App Manager offers IT admins control in the cloud
VMware’s cloud application management tool Project Horizon is part of VMware's cloud strategy, as well as a response to the need for a way to secure enterprise cloud-based apps. News | 17 May 2011
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Application whitelisting for virtual desktops
Citrix and other virtual desktop vendors now support User Installed Applications. IT can prevent UIA from running amuck using these strategies and application whitelisting tools. Tip
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Citrix XenApp 6.5 Mobility Pack reformats apps for Android devices
Using corporate apps on mobile phones can be cumbersome. With the new Citrix XenApp 6.5 Mobility Pack, delivering and using apps on Android devices is simpler. Here's why. Tip
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Cloud app vs. Web app -- what's the difference?
What's the difference between a cloud app and a Web app? Gabe Knuth explains the difference between these similar terms and asks readers to share their input on the distinction. Tip
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VMware ThinApp Factory to mass produce virtual apps
ThinApp Factory radically changes the way applications are packaged. Here's a first look at the product that VMware plans to deliver and how it will help IT admins. Tip
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Web apps are browser-based, not browser independent
Web apps aren't a free pass on IT management. Issues such as plug-ins, security settings and browser version requirements mean that managing Web apps can be a lot of work. Tip
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Top 10 desktop virtualization news and tips of 2011
Desktop virtualization grew up in 2011 and SearchVirtualDesktop.com was there to capture all the moments. Here's a countdown of the year's top 10 news stories and tips. Tip
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Desktop virtualization wish list includes simplicity, power
It's the time of year to make your tech wish list and hope that what you want -- pre-packaged apps, a universally compatible VDI client and simple VDI licensing -- comes true. Tip
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How long can Ericom's HTML 5 client dominance last?
Ericom AccessNow is the default HTML 5 RDP client, but other desktop virtualization vendors could cash in on the appeal of HTML 5 clients by building their own. Tip
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What VDI can -- and can't -- do for you
VDI is not a silver bullet solution to replace the old PC paradigm. Here are some myths surrounding what VDI can do and the truth about better desktop virtualization alternatives. Column
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Windows 8 Hyper-V client vs. workstation virtualization software
Will the Windows 8 Hyper-V client hypervisor render workstation virtualization software obsolete? One VirtualBox user compares it with the beta Hyper-V client and offers analysis. Tip
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VMware and Citrix extend virtualization to cloud apps
Web-based and Software as a Service applications are gaining traction in the enterprise. See how VMware and Citrix are moving in that direction. Answer
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user installed application (UIA)
User installed applications (UIA) are programs that are installed on a computer by an end user, instead of by a corporate IT department. Definition
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Windows XP Mode
Windows XP Mode is a feature of the Windows 7 operating system that allows it to run applications that are only compatible with Windows XP. Definition
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Citrix XenApp
Citrix XenApp is a product that extends Microsoft Remote Desktop Session Host desktop sessions and applications to users via the Citrix HDX protocol. Definition
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app virtualization (application virtualization)
App virtualization (application virtualization) is the separation of an installation of an application from the client computer that is accessing it. Definition
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streaming application
A streaming application is a program that has its necessary components downloaded as needed instead of being installed ahead of time on a computer. Definition
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application streaming
Application streaming is an on-demand software delivery model that takes advantage of the fact that most applications require only a small fraction of their total program code to run. Word
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continuous media
Continuous media is data where there is a timing relationship between source and destination. Word
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Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP)
Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is an application-level protocol for the transfer of real-time media data. Word
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VDI in 2011: Applications, client hypervisors and Windows 7
VDI experts Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth sit with senior site editor Bridget Botelho to discuss hot technologies for 2011, hurdles to desktop virtualization adoption and new trends. Video
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Application whitelisting for virtual desktops
Citrix and other virtual desktop vendors now support User Installed Applications. IT can prevent UIA from running amuck using these strategies and application whitelisting tools. Tip
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Citrix XenApp 6.5 Mobility Pack reformats apps for Android devices
Using corporate apps on mobile phones can be cumbersome. With the new Citrix XenApp 6.5 Mobility Pack, delivering and using apps on Android devices is simpler. Here's why. Tip
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Cloud app vs. Web app -- what's the difference?
What's the difference between a cloud app and a Web app? Gabe Knuth explains the difference between these similar terms and asks readers to share their input on the distinction. Tip
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Cloud-hosted desktops and applications guide
The use of cloud-hosted desktops and applications has pros and cons. This guide covers DaaS, delivering enterprise apps from the cloud, managing Web apps and more. Guide
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VMware ThinApp Factory to mass produce virtual apps
ThinApp Factory radically changes the way applications are packaged. Here's a first look at the product that VMware plans to deliver and how it will help IT admins. Tip
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Web apps are browser-based, not browser independent
Web apps aren't a free pass on IT management. Issues such as plug-ins, security settings and browser version requirements mean that managing Web apps can be a lot of work. Tip
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Virtual desktops in 2012: It's all about the apps
In 2012, VDI will be just one way to deliver desktops. IT pros will use various forms of desktop virtualization to deliver enterprise apps to mobile end users. News
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Top 10 desktop virtualization news and tips of 2011
Desktop virtualization grew up in 2011 and SearchVirtualDesktop.com was there to capture all the moments. Here's a countdown of the year's top 10 news stories and tips. Tip
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Desktop virtualization wish list includes simplicity, power
It's the time of year to make your tech wish list and hope that what you want -- pre-packaged apps, a universally compatible VDI client and simple VDI licensing -- comes true. Tip
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How long can Ericom's HTML 5 client dominance last?
Ericom AccessNow is the default HTML 5 RDP client, but other desktop virtualization vendors could cash in on the appeal of HTML 5 clients by building their own. Tip
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About Application virtualization and streaming
Application virtualization can reduce application installation time, minimize security vulnerabilities, improve disaster recovery and reduce system bloat. You can use application streaming to deliver software on demand to PCs, Macs or terminals, and it is often combined with application virtualization. But administrators have had difficulty determining costs and return on investment because of complex licensing and pricing schemes, and also get lost in the confusion presented by different approaches to virtualization. Citrix, VMware, Symantec and Microsoft, as well as other vendors, offer varying mixes of client-side and server-side capabilities.
This section helps you sort through application streaming technologies and determine which is best for your environment. It offers news, expert technical advice, definitions, and reference and learning content to help with virtual desktop management and application virtualization. This section also helps you determine the total cost of ownership for application streaming and how to choose the best tools for your environment.