Archive for February, 2009

VMware vExpert Award!

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

This morning when I opened my email I saw the message below that I have been selected for the VMware vExpert Award. Of course I get a big smile on my face and want to thank VMware for my nomination! My congratulations to all other vExpert’s around the world.
“Congratulations! On behalf of VMware, we would [...]

Why VMware ThinApp integrates better with VMware View (VDI) then Microsoft App-V

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Since VMware VDI 2.0 became VMware View we can make use of linked clone technology. Linked clone technology allows multiple desktops to be deployed from a single master image. Subsequent changes to this master image can be automatically proliferated amongst all desktops in a linked clone desktop pool.
In a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) architecture it [...]

How to update a VMware View master template while using linked clone technology

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

While working on a VMware View VDI project there are still some things easy to know about. Coming weeks I will publish some of my experiences during this project and hope that you can learn about. The first thing I will describe below is the way to go to update a VMware View master template.
First [...]

Best Application Virtualization Performance with VMware ThinApp Application Virtualization

Friday, February 13th, 2009

As IT organizations consider their future configuration management plans, many are evaluating application virtualization solutions as a means for reducing software installation complexity. The capability to capture an entire Windows-based application suite into a single, virtualized package, and then to distribute this image to users with minimal installation footprint, makes application virtualization an attractive option [...]

AdminStudio Virtualization Pack Beta 2

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Today Acresso Software is releasing the beta 2 build for the upcoming release of the AdminStudio Virtualization Pack, a release that will broaden support for today’s most popular application virtualization solutions, including the Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) offering.
AdminStudio Virtualization Pack Beta 2 improvements:
· Added support for creating App-V packages for applications that contain windows services [...]

InstallFree released new versions of the InstallFree Bridge Suite

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

   The InstallFree Bridge Suite consists of:
Management Console (IFMC): Management interface to deliver and manage InstallFree virtual applications. Takes a read-only view of Active Directory and communicates with existing file share to manage IF virtual applications.
Bridge: A virtual client that communicates between a user’s pc and IFMC. It is responsible for all actions like building [...]

RES PowerFuse 2008 Service Release 4 available now!

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

RES PowerFuse 2008 Service Release 4 (SR4) is available now. This release contains over 90 additional enhancements and improvements, including major performance improvements. Service Release 4 is available for all customers with a valid Solution Assurance subscription and can be obtained through the RES Software portal. PowerPack 2008 SR4 for the free RES PowerFuse 2008 [...]