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Desktop and Application
VirtualizationOHECC 2009
Introduction
Aaron FlynnDirector of Client ServicesThe University of Toledo
Joshua SpencerTeam Lead – Desktop Development
The University of Toledo
Application Virtualization
Overview
Isolation
Streaming
Desktop Stability
Application Lifecycle
Isolation
Hardware
Operating System
File System Registry
Virtualization Layer
New Reg Keys
New Files
ThinApp
Runtime
Application2.exe
ThinApp RuntimePackage Structure
Application3.exe
ThinApp RuntimePackage Structure
Office.exe
ThinApp RuntimePackage Structure
Virtualization Layer
Office.exeThinApp RuntimePackage Structure
Streaming
Office.exeThinApp RuntimePackage StructureOffice.
exeThinApp RuntimePackage Structure
Office.exe
ThinApp Runtime
Package Structure
Operating System
Hardware
VMware ThinApp
InfrastructureNo application server
No desktop client
IT StaffApplications which require admin rights to install and function can be run in user mode.
Applications certified for Windows XP only can be run on Vista.
Single point application upgrades.
Supporting software can be added to the virtual “bubble”.
Packaging skills
License management
VMware ThinApp Con’t
User ExperienceMultiple versions of an application can run on the same machine, at the same time.
Applications can be accessed from ANY computer on campus.
UT Implementation
1,000 + Computers Running ~20 Virtual Applications.
Technical DesignDeploying virtual application packages in the enterprise
Copy executable to local driveAvailable when the network is not
No single-point upgrade
Stream from central network shareRequires highly available network share
Allows for rapid single-point upgrades
“Z” Drive
Desktop Virtualization
Overview
Virtual Infrastructure
Virtual Desktop Manager (VDM) aka “View 3”
Provisioning of Desktop Pools
Entitlements
Brokering
UT VDM Implementation
Student LabsMake software available to students from any location
24 x 7 x 365
Reduction in physical labsEnergy savings
Hardware savings
Reclaimed space
VDM Design
Desktop and Application
VirtualizationOHECC 2009
