Virtualization Strategies for the CIODespite expectations that Windows 7 would spur mainstream VDI adoption, most enterprises aren’t doing full virtual desktop infrastructure build-outs just yet. Instead, IT pros are doing operating system upgrades the traditional way,
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using physical PCs and imaging
automation tools.
But simple to use application virtualization technologies have found their way into Windows upgrade projects because that desktop virtualization technology gives companies a way to deploy incompatible legacy applications to Windows 7. It also gives companies a simple way to dip their toes into desktop virtualization.
This guide helps you determine which application virtualization technologies are best for your environment along with the pros and cons of application virtualization products on the market today. It also offers expert technical advice to help your organization implement and manage virtualized apps along with desktop virtualization news and market analysis.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Application Virtualization Considerations | Application Virtualization Tools | Application Virtualization
News and Analysis
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APPLICATION VIRTUALIZATION CONSIDERATIONS
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Which
form of application virtualization is best: streaming or local?
There are two types of application virtualization tools - streaming and local. Here, our
virtual desktop expert explains the difference and how to determine which is right for your
organization.
What
application virtualization can and can’t do for you
Not every application works well -- or at all -- when virtualized. This article describes
which applications are best suited for virtualization and which apps you should leave to the
physical world.
Use
application virtualization before moving to VDI
Application virtualization offers the ability to run almost any application on any system,
physical or virtual. Here’s how to take advantage of this technology before you move to VDI.
Desktop
and application virtualization: convincing management and end users
Once you’ve determined which type of application virtualization is best for your
environment, it's time to convince your CIO and end users that virtualized applications are a good
bet. This tip covers how to pitch desktop and application virtualization's benefits to management
and users.
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APPLICATION VIRTUALIZATION TOOLS
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Application migration tool sheds light on compatibility issues
For shops using application virtualization for Windows 7 upgrades, AppTitude’s application
compatibility software saves time. Here’s one IT pro’s experience using it with App-V.
Application
virtualization with VMware ThinApp
This article covers the application virtualization use cases, pros and cons of using
application virtualization, and in-depth information on deploying and using VMware’s ThinApp
tool.
App-V
vs. ThinApp: A VMware pro votes Microsoft
There are a number of application virtualization tools on the market, including one from
Microsoft called App-V. In this article, a VMware user compares App-V to ThinApp and finds that
Microsoft’s application virtualization tool outshines the competition.
Running App-V in a Med-V environment
IT pros can now run Microsoft App-V within Med-V 2.0 environments, providing a way to use these complementary tools together to migrate Windows legacy apps to Windows 7 machines.
What you need to know before using Microsoft App-V Sequencer
Microsoft’s App-V Sequencer tool quickly packages most applications, but there are a few limitations to be aware of before using it. Here are the roadblocks to be aware of.
Using App-V 4.6 SP1 Package Accelerators
Here are some tips on using the Package Accelerator feature in Microsoft App-V 4.6 SP1 to virtualize tricky apps and pitfalls to avoid when sharing Package Accelerators you’ve built.
Application
virtualization smackdown: Head to head analysis of Citrix, Microsoft, VMware and more
This article from BrianMadden.com provides deep analysis of not only the largest
application virtualization vendor products but some technologies from smaller vendors, including
Endeavors Technologies, InstallFree and Spoon.
Product
Spotlight: Application virtualization with InstallFree Bridge
InstallFree Bridge isn't just a packaging or virtualization solution; it's also an
application deployment and streaming solution. This article digs deep into the product to give
readers the pros and cons of using InstallFree Bridge.
How
to run apps that aren’t Windows 7 compatible on Windows 7
While most of your Vista applications should work fine in Windows 7, you'll undoubtedly run
into a number of apps that just won't work. This is especially true if you are migrating from
Windows XP. Here’s how application virtualization technologies can help.
Virtualized
application components you need to backup
The major backup vendors don’t offer products targeted at backing up virtualized apps. Here
are some of the resources that need to be backed up and some basic techniques for backing up
applications in Microsoft App-V, Citrix XenApp and VMware ThinApp.
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APPLICATION VIRTUALIZATION NEWS AND ANALYSIS
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VDI
in 2011: Applications, client hypervisors and Windows 7
In this video, VDI experts Brian Madden, Gabe Knuth and SearchVirtualDesktop.com editor
Bridget Botelho talk about desktop virtualization technologies and trends, including the use of
application virtualization tools for Windows 7 upgrades.
Microsoft
adds application virtualization features for Windows 7 migrations
Microsoft’s application virtualization offering, App-V 4.6, gives IT
pros an alternative to the classic -- and time-consuming -- way of migrating applications to new
operating systems versions
Microsoft
shuts down IT pro requests for IE virtualization
IT pros and partners want to use application virtualization tools to run Internet Explorer.
But Microsoft forbids the practice and put its big foot down on one application virtualization
company for streaming IE from the Web.
Related Content:
- IT
pros fume over Microsoft rules against IE virtualization
Administrators want to virtualize Internet Explorer 6 and use it on Windows 7 to run legacy IE6 applications, but Microsoft’s licensing rules don’t allow it. Here’s how that rule impacts IT pros - To
hell with Microsoft’s rule against IE virtualization
One IT pro frustrated over Microsoft’s rules against Internet Explorer virtualization shares his thoughts and offers companies a bold suggestion; just ignore it.
XenDesktop
updated for Speed, better integration (with XenApp 6)
XenDesktop is now fully integrated with Microsoft's App-V application virtualization
solution, so now it's just as easy to publish and deliver App-V apps as it is Citrix XenApp
apps.
Can
Citrix, VMware app virtualization stack up against Microsoft?
Microsoft continues to enrich App-V with capabilities that make it appealing to Windows
shops, and many Microsoft customers consider it a natural choice for Windows 7 upgrades. So how can
VMware and Citrix compete?
The
future of application virtualization; the app store concept
The success of Apple’s iPhone can partially be attributed to its App Store, which gives end
users the power to choose the applications they want on their mobile devices. In the future,
enterprise applications may also be handled this way.
Related Content:
- VMware
presents its Project Horizon application delivery strategy
VMware’s upcoming application portal, Project Horizon, will establish user "cloud identities" and federate on-premise directory services between private and public clouds, so users can access apps from within an organization or from outside with a single identification. - Updates
Citrix virtual desktop offers refreshed portal, management
Citrix updated its self-service application portal, Dazzle, with a new name (Receiver) and the ability for end users to access both local and Web-based apps securely with a single sign-on.
Microsoft
incrementally upgrades its virtual desktop line
Microsoft refreshed its virtual desktop line, with management integration for MED-V,
package accelerators for App-V 4.6 and a status update for Thin PC.
This was first published in March 2011
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