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Application Virtualization: the
ability to install and use an application on a system while protecting
the local OS and other applications from modifications that could affect stability or
security.
AppStream is partnering with best-of-breed virtualization providers, like Altiris, to provide customers the ability to stream virtualized applications when application conflicts and system protection are issues. AppStream 5.1 contains specific enhancements to integrate with Altiris SVS. This integration provides a seamless interaction with SVS such that virtualized applications may be streaming right alongside fully integrated streamed applications, and SVS functions are directly accessible through the AppStream interface.
AppStream’s core delivery technology was created specifically to
insure that streamed applications behave and interact with the
system and other applications in exactly the way the publisher
intended. This means that applications are fully integrated into the system, including registry entries and shared dll's. It also means that when virtual applications are streamed, the full functionality of the virtualization solution is also retained. Virtualization is a valuable option when it is advantageous, or essential, for an application to be separated from the rest of the system.
Benefits and Uses of Application Virtualization
- Eliminate application conflicts
- Reduce testing time for application rollouts
- Faster deployment of new applications
- Deploy applications on locked down machines
- Instant repair of corrupted applications
Integration with Altiris SVS: Lifecycle of a Virtual Software Package™ (VSP™)
Choose Virtualization when it Makes Sense
Whether you want to securely roll out new applications, or wish
to avoid the inevitable application conflicts, application virtualization
can save time and aggravation for both IT professionals and end
users. New applications can be deployed initially using virtualization
to insure that end-user systems are protected, and the application
can be rolled back effortlessly if necessary. Eventually, the
non-virtualized, or integrated version can be rolled out, if it
is desirable and safe to do so. Users may also use both virtualized
and non-virtualized versions of an application, depending on their
current situation, or what computer they are using. Virtualization
insures that files remain safely in a virtual “sandbox", or layer.
Note that virtualized applications have full access and visibility
into the system and all non-virtualized applications. This insures
that you can continue to do things like embed objects from other
applications into your virtualized applications, and leverage
all system resources.
Streaming and Virtualization
Combining application virtualization with streaming application
deployment, as AppStream does, provides the greatest flexibility
in secure and cost-effective application management. From one
central location, IT can decide and set application availability,
provision, version, and virtualization for each user and group
in the organization. So users have instant, self service access
to applications exactly when they need them, and the proper level
of security and functionality, and IT resources can be reserved
for greater tasks.
Combining Streaming and Virtualization…
- allows provisioning of virtualized and/or non-virtualized
applications to users and groups
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- is the most efficient and cost-effective method
of application deployment and management
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- creates instant access to large applications
at full performance, even for remote users
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- enables real-time tracking of each version
of an application and its actual utilization
- provides for instant repair of corrupted applications
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