"Desktop/Application Virtualization" refers to the technology that allows abstracting desktop operating systems or individual applications from physical devices and running them in a virtual environment. This enables users to access their desktops or applications from various devices and locations, regardless of the underlying hardware. Desktop/Application Virtualization provides flexibility, security, and simplified management of desktop and application infrastructures.
Typical functions of software in the "Desktop/Application Virtualization" area include:
Desktop Virtualization: The software enables the virtualization of entire desktop operating systems, including the operating system, applications, and user data.
Application Virtualization: The software allows for the virtualization of individual applications to isolate them from the underlying hardware and operating system and run them on various end-user devices.
Centralized Deployment: Desktops or applications are hosted centrally in a virtual environment and can be accessed by users over the network, simplifying deployment and management.
Device Independence: Users can access their virtualized desktops or applications from various devices such as PCs, laptops, tablets, or thin clients.
Security: By running desktops or applications in a centralized environment, security risks are minimized as sensitive data is not stored locally, and access can be better controlled.
Resource Optimization: The software optimizes resource utilization by dynamically adjusting desktop or application instances to meet user requirements and efficiently managing resources.
Scalability: The virtualization platform provides scalability to increase or decrease the number of deployed desktops or applications as needed.
Centralized Management and Updates: Administrators can centrally manage, update, patch, and configure desktops or applications, simplifying management tasks and reducing costs.