Archive for June, 2008
« Previous EntriesChange Log VMware ThinApp version 3.402
Monday, June 30th, 2008On 27 June 2008 VMware released version 3.402 of their Thinstall – ThinApp product. The release notes (Change Log) are written below:
- Fixed problem with GetLastError not being set correctly for CreateProcess
- Work around a problem in Agfa QDoc 5.50 which causes an infinite recursion
- Build tools did not handle command-line arguments that end with [...]
The old Thinstall accounts has been migrated to VMware Support
Monday, June 30th, 2008Thinstall 2.x, 3.x and VMware ThinApp support has moved to VMware Support team. Please file your requests for all versions either ThinApp or Thinstall via the VMware support portal or by contacting VMware directly.
VMware annouced the RC revision of ThinApp (build 3.396)
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008VMware announced the RC revision of ThinApp. This release includes Application Link and Application Sync, as well as many additional improvements to the user interface and the core virtualization engine.
Important to know is that the Thinstall version build 3.396 does not work with the new features ‘Application Link’ and ‘Application Sync’ of ThinApp RC build [...]
Problem thinstalled App with Windows Service
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008Today I was Thinstalling an application which depends on a Windows Service. After capturing the project files, and building the Thinstalled executable, the application seem to start normally. The Thinstall message box shows that the Windows Service is starting. But after that an error comes up that the application cannot run because of the service [...]
InstallFree Encapsulator release date delayed with minimal one month
Monday, June 16th, 2008InstallFree, Inc. Another provider of next generation virtual application and desktop solutions. Its products enable IT administrators to easily and securely manage and deploy virtual applications and desktops while providing end-users the autonomy they require to be more productive.
InstallFree Encapsulator generates self-contained InstallFree Virtual (IFV) Applications. These virtual applications include the entire set of resources [...]
Announcing VMware ThinApp 4.0 (Formerly Thinstall)
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008Thinstall is now VMware ThinApp!
Today VMware announced that Thinstall has become VMware ThinApp and is now integrated into the VMware family of desktop solutions. ThinApp dramatically improves application packaging and deployment through agentless application virtualization that plugs into existing tools and processes — eliminating disruption, conflict and costs throughout the delivery life cycle.
Reasons You’ll Love [...]
.Net Framework database connection from virtual app (i.e. SoftGrid)
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008Last days I was troubleshooting a complicated problem at wich an application uses .NET framework 2.0 Service Pack 1. The target machine is Windows Server 2003 SP2 with Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 without .NET framework installed. The case is that .NET framework must be captured within the virtual bubble.
The problem here is that the application [...]
Project Norhtstar beta 3 or Final Release (ThinApp) within 6 weeks?
Friday, June 6th, 2008While I was reading one of my favorite blogs I read a post of a VMware employee who said that virtual applications you build with Project Northstar 2 expire on 15 July 2008. In my opinion there are two possible options if they do not want stop testing their product. One is to bring out [...]
Thinstall executable with Parameters
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008I frequently asked if it is possible to start a Thinstalled application with parameters. The answer is yes! For example if you have Thinstalled Adobe Acrobat Reader than you can start it with a parameter to open a pdf document. Therefore open a command prompt and type “thinstalled_adobe_reader.exe” “document.pdf”.
If you have Thinstalled Internet Explorer you [...]
VMware SRM release date
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008VMware Site Recovery Manager is a groundbreaking product for disaster recovery that uses virtualization to provide pioneering disaster recovery management and automation for the virtual datacenter.
VMware Site Recovery Manager makes disaster recovery rapid, reliable, manageable, and affordable. Site Recovery Manager leverages VMware Infrastructure and leading partners’ storage replication software to deliver centralized management of [...]