Application Virtualization comparison & reviews

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Pros
  • + In box in Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 Enterprise. PowerShell driven so lends itself very well to automation. The pros of App-V 4.6 also applies here.
  • + Integration with App Volumes and Horizon. Next to App-V, it's the most widely used product.
  • + Highest rate of app compatibility of all virtualization products. The simplest packaging of all products, very little skill required. Native support for drivers. Ability to control isolation or integration of individual files and reg keys. Citrix Ready and SCCM Integrated. Has powershell cmdlets for automation.
Cons
  • - There's a learning curve even for those with experience in App-V 4.6 due to many changes to the underlying technology. Isolation options are rigid which makes application compatibility an issue when compared to other products.
  • - Though packaging is pretty streamlined and relatively simple with a series of text files, making updates to large applications requires recompiling the .exe which can take a long time. Development was pretty slow and this was the last product to support 64-bit applications. Newer versions of Office or new Windows Operating System have limited functionality.
  • - Doesn't have a very large online community outside of Software2's recipe library which is not free.
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  Assessment  
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Maturity
  Support Status  
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Product is supported (Not End Of Life )
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Under active development
No
  Maturity  
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Proven technology
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Public enterprise references in Europe
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Public enterprise references in US
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Official training classes available
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Official Certification program: VUE/Prometric
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Public showcase of 25+ applications
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Public showcase of 50+ applications
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Large community resource
  Solution licensing  
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Concurrent licensing
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Device licensing
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Unlimited licensing
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Per named user licensing
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Free for personal use
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Services Provider License Agreement
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  Isolation  
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Full virtualization/isolation of apps
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Full integration of apps in Operating System
No, three isolation modes available but none to run completely without isolation
Yes
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Apps operate with minimal chance of conflicts
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Directory redirection
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Registry redirection
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File redirection
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Files and registry virtualization
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Control isolation per file/registry value
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Control isolation per folder/registry key
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Intercommunication of virtual environments
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Virtualization in user-mode
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Virtualization in kernel-mode
  Packaging  
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Pre-launch and post-exit scripting
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Pre-launch and post-exit scripting, centrally managed
Yes
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Set virtual app OS requirements
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Set virtual app OS requirements, centrally managed
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Set virtual app OS requirements, centrally managed via GUI
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Virtual app cannot override GPO
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Virtual app can override GPO
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Support for virtual app templates
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Compression of virtual app package
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Packages can be signed (native tools)
Consider Performance Impact
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(Virtual) reboot during packaging supported
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No limit on package file size
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Unattended application packaging
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Import of MSI packages for conversion
Automated App-V Sequencer
Simple apps only or with automation scripts
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User can virtualize apps
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Import other virtual application formats
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No need for clean OS during packaging
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Virtual package: Save as MSI
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Package format is open source
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Built-in package encryption
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Show custom message at virtual app launch
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Packager captures installer process
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Packager captures all processes
  User Experience  
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Windows Explorer context menu integration
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User driven application repair
User can remove, re-add
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User settings preserved between app launches
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User settings can be stored on network
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Local user settings synchronized with the server
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Localized client interface available
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User can easily terminate virtual environment
  Upgrade  
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Virtual app rollback
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Virtual app upgrade, centrally managed
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Virtual app upgrade while in use
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Virtual app upgrade using deltas
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App updates via HTTP/S protocol
Can use AppSync utility with ThinApp but its not very flexible
  Compatibility  
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Support for protocol handlers
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Supports roaming user profiles
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Window class isolation
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Compatible with DRM solution
Yes
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Package apps with kernel mode drivers
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Virtualization of user mode services
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Virtualization of boot time services
Can set to run at startup
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Virtualization of services that require privilege
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COM virtualization
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COM+ virtualization
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DCOM virtualization
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Named pipes isolation
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Network stack isolation
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Support for WinSxS
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Virtualization of fonts on desktops
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Virtualization of fonts on terminal server
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Start virtual app via RunAs
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Compatible with Windows UAC
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Support for Windows long filenames
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Virtualization of .NET framework
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MS-DOS app on x32 platform
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Win16 application on x32 platform
16-bit app do not work in new versions of ThinApp
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Win16 application on x64 platform*
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Win32 application on x64 platform
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Win64 application on x64 platform
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Support for virtual drive letters
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Support for virtual printer drivers
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Virtualize internationalization & code page
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Support for virtual drive serial numbers
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Run multiple versions of IE simultaneous
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Virtual IE 6-10 runs on Win7
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Virtual IE 11 runs on Win7
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Virtual IE 6-10 runs on Win7 with local IE 11
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Virtual IE 6-10 runs on Win10
32-bit IE 10 will not work on Windows 8.1 with ThinApp
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Virtual IE 11 runs on Win10
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Virtual IE 6-10 runs on Win10 with local IE 11
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Run virtual app in Windows compatibility mode
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Virtual MS Office 201x without local components
Significant limitations with Office 2013 and 2016 on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 with ThinApp
Yes for 2010, newer versions wont work on newer Windows OS
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Virtual host name resolution
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Original Microsoft Windows APIs used by virtual app
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Supported in combination with AppLocker
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  General  
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Create a High Available platform
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Load balancing is part of solution
Yes
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Build in secure client-server communication
Yes, if using a server solution. ThinApp is primarily for producing standalone portable apps
  Deployment  
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Stream only initial app launch data at startup
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Native integration with a SCCM\MECM
Yes
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Native integration with a CMS
Yes
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Streaming source based on client IP-subnet
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Streaming source centrally managed
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Offline virtual app usage
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Mobile device enabled
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Virtual app can run embedded inside browser
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Virtual app runs from removable storage, no installs
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Virtual app + user settings run from removable storage, no installs
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User settings can be stored on cloud storage
Yes
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Package is portable, import from removable storage
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App streaming via HTTP/S protocol
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App streaming via proprietary protocol
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App streaming via SMB
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Solution is client- or agentless
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Multiple concurrent client or agent versions on the same platform
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Memory sharing in multi-user environment
Yes
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Client-side persistent cache
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Centralized shared cache
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Block caching by WAN acceleration devices
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Usable with a Content Delivery Network
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Self provisioning web portal
Yes, if integrated with Horizon
  Infrastructure  
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Run virtual apps without directory service req.
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Supported in Novell NDS environment
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Supported in Novell eDirectory environment
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No need for license service
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No need for file share
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No need for dedicated server
Dedicated Server Not Required
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Enterprise scalable deployment platform included
Can deploy portable exe and use Reg utility to publish shortcuts
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Data store supports: MS SQL Express Edition
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Data store supports: MS SQL
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Data store supports: Oracle
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Data store supports: IBM DB2
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Data store supports: MySQL
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Data store is XML based
  Client platform  
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Support for EN localized operating systems
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Support for EN/DE/FR/ES localized operating systems
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Support for JP/Simple Chinese localized operating systems
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Windows Server 2008 - RDSH
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Windows Server 2008R2 - RDSH
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Windows Server 2012 - RDSH
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Windows Server 2012R2 - RDSH
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Windows Server 2016 – RDSH
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Windows Server 2019
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Windows Server 2019 - RDSH
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Windows 7
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Windows 7 x64
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Windows 8.0 x86
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Windows 8.0 x64
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Windows 8.1 x86
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Windows 8.1 x64
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Windows 10 x86
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Windows 10 x64
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macOS, run virtual apps on MacOS
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Android, run virtual apps on Android
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iOS, run virtual apps on iOS
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Linux, run virtual app native on Linux
  Cloud  
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Usable in SaaS scenario
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Vendor offers cloud hosted service
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Native integration with cloud hosted storage product(s)
No
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Amazon Workspaces
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  General  
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Central management platform
Yes, if using VMware Horizon to deploy ThinApp apps you have a management platform.
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File type associations centrally managed
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File type association managed by user
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Integrate with Programs and features
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URL redirection to virtual IE; locally configured
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URL redirection to virtual IE; centrally managed
ThinApp updated .admx
Yes
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URL redirection to other virtual browser
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Management platform is included
  Access Control  
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Role based administration
Role based administration possible when integrated with VMware Horizon
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Limit application usage by AD security groups
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Limit application usage by AD computer objects
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Limit application usage by AD OU
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Machine targeting, centrally managed
Can be with VMware Horizon
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Machine targeting, target OS, centrally managed
Can be with VMware Horizon
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Machine targeting, targets OS/language/service pack, centrally managed
Can be with VMware Horizon
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Offline virtual app usage can be time limited
  Audit  
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Virtual app license metering
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Virtual app usage tracking
Yes with Reporting Server
VMware Horizon can show deployments but not really usage.
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Event logging on client
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Event logging on server
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Virtual app debugging/diagnostics
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Pre-packaging diagnostics
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Post-packaging diagnostics
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Virtual app debug options build-in
  Scripting and Automation  
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Manage with command line
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Manage with API/WMI
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Manage client with PowerShell
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Manage server with PowerShell
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SDK available

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