Application Virtualization

What is application virtualization? 

Application virtualization is the ability to run applications in a different environment than the one they were developed. Application Virtualization allows IT administrators to install applications on a server and then remotely deliver the apps to users’ computers. The experience of a virtualized application is the same as using the installed application on a physical machine. 

Application Virtualization

How does application virtualization work? 

In this age of cloud computing and server-based virtualization, the most common way to virtualize applications is to use a server-based approach. This means that an IT administrator installs applications for users in an organization’s data center or by using a hosting service. An IT admin then uses application virtualization software to deliver applications to users’ desktops or other connected devices. The user can then access and use the application as if it were locally installed on their machine, and the user’s actions are conveyed back to the server to be executed. Application virtualization is an integral part of digital workspaces and desktop virtualization. 

What are the top three benefits of application virtualization? 

The three most significant benefits of virtualized applications are: 

Simplified management: Application virtualization makes it much easier for IT to manage and maintain applications. Applications you want to deliver and deploy are installed on a single server. They are not installed on user devices. App virtualization does not allow you to do this because it provides applications from a server to the user. This simplifies installing and updating software and patches, but it also requires a single server to perform these operations. 

Scalability: Application virtualization lets IT admins deploy virtual applications to all connected devices, no matter what devices have their operating systems or how much storage space they offer. As a result, the organization spends less on computer hardware because employees only require basic computers to access the applications they need for work. A virtual machine, or AppVM for short, is software that allows users to run applications on a remote computer without having to install them on their device. 

Security:  Application virtualization technology allows IT administrators to manage which users can access what applications centrally. First, your IT admin must change your organization’s app permissions. Then, it’s easier to revoke licenses from any user who no longer needs them. With application virtualization, the IT admin doesn’t need to uninstall an app from a user’s device since it remains resident but is only accessible by the app’s container. This central control of app access is essential if a user’s device is lost or stolen. It gives IT admins complete control over app access and means that sensitive data can no longer be accessed remotely. 

ADC+ allows admins to administer RBAC to provide secure access to the apps from any device and location to keep workers safe on the go while reducing their IT burden. This feature allows various lines of business to manage their applications on their own. For deep dive into ADC+ features, you can visit this link.

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