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Category Archives: Virtualisation

Application Virtualization 4.5 Podcast

17-Sep-08

A podcast that gives you can overview of Microsoft Application Virtualisation 4.5 has been posted that is worth checking out if you’re new to App-V or want to find out what version 4.5 is all about: Windows Springboard Series: AppV™ Application Virtualization
Karri Alexion-Tiernan, Director in the Windows Client division, unveils the latest version of this [...]

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App-V and SCCM 2007 R2: Are Virtualised Applications Delivered The Same Way?

11-Sep-08

This was a great question, at this evenings talk,  about deploying virtualised applications via ConfigMgr 2007 R2 - are virtualised applications delivered to clients in the same manner as installed applications?
There are several parts to this answer. First up virtual applications are imported, added to distribution points and advertised, just like installed applications. There are [...]

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App-V Talk Slide Deck

11-Sep-08

The WMUG meeting was well attended tonight and my talk went better than expected considering that most of what I plan to say goes out the window as soon as I stand at the front of the room (I’m still new to this speaking malarkey).
Gordon asked if I could post my slide deck, so you [...]

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App-V 4.5 Putting It’s Best Face Forward

30-Jun-08

What’s the best new feature of Microsoft Application Virtualisation 4.5? There’s plenty to pick from, but I’m digging the new Vista style icons:

SoftGrid has suffered from some clunky UI in the past, but thankfully 4.5 had made plenty of changes in the client, sequencer and server console which are most welcome. There are still some icons [...]

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