Well to start with, the name. The matrix has evolved into an application delivery matrix and so quite simply I’ve decided to call it the Application Delivery Decision Matrix. For now, the matrix still uses application virtualization (such as App-V) … Read More
Windows 10 migration plan for 2019 – application readiness.
Welcome to the second part in this short series of articles in which I describe my approach to upgrading to Windows 10 and share the tools I use at each stage in my Windows 10 migration projects. In this article … Read More
Windows 10 migration plan for 2019.
Windows 10 could be the last dedicated new Windows desktop Operating System released, so in this two part article, I describe my approach to upgrading Windows 7 to Windows 10 and things to bear in mind for your Windows 10 migration … Read More
Is Windows 10 multi-user a step in the right direction?
For a virtualization fan, one of the most interesting recent developments is the Windows 10 multi-user support which has arrived in the latest preview. For decades we’ve become accustomed to running applications and sometimes shared desktops for multiple users … Read More
MSIX – The Need for a New Application Package Format.
In this article, Rory Monaghan shares his thoughts on the new MSIX application packaging format announced by Microsoft at Build 2018. He looks at what it means for organizations who have invested in App-V and MSI, and those looking … Read More
Application Layering Bake-Off Results!
In this article, I present the results of a bake-off between the three most widely used application layering solutions on the market today – Citrix App Layering, Liquidware FlexApp, and VMware App Volumes. There are also useful links to … Read More
WhatMatrix Use Cases for Application Virtualization.
Recently, the AppVirt Guru team collaborated with WhatMatrix to transform the popular feature matrix from the annual Application Virtualization Smackdown white paper into a web-based product comparison tool. For this article, I walk you through some use cases (with … Read More
App-V Decision Matrix – March 2018
App-V and Packaging expert, Rory Monaghan has updated his popular App-V Decision Matrix and extended the scope to include other deployment technologies. The original diagram is available on his website, but we offered to take his raw App-V flowchart … Read More
Windows 10 S – Putting Your Desktops on Lockdown.
In previous blog posts, I touched on application delivery options when migrating to Windows 10. In this post, I’ll delve into hosted applications, application virtualization, and Windows 10 S. You can also get your hands on a video I … Read More
99.9% virtualization with Numecent Cloudpaging and App-V.
You already know that real application virtualization benefits come about not when you’ve virtualized a few applications, but when you’ve converted your whole estate. While it can be hard work to achieve, if anyone’s told you it’s not possible, they’re … Read More
Guide to creating one Golden Image for Windows 10.
Through years of trial and error, I’ve cemented some of my personal best practices for desktop imaging that I’d like to share with all of you in this article. Although the technologies are very different, my practice for creating … Read More
WannaCry? You’ve got the poison, now get the remedy.
The WannaCry ransomware cyber attack has highlighted the importance of ensuring you are always up to date with the latest software updates available to you. In this article, Algiz CTO, Rory Monaghan explains what critical action you should take … Read More
Why is baselining so important for end-user experience management?
If your business depends on mission-critical web or legacy applications, then monitoring how your end users interact with your applications is critical. In this guest article Sri Chaganty, CTO/Founder of Algiz Technology partner, AppEnsure, explains why application performance baselining … Read More
Windows 10 Application Compatibility Strategy
This article summarises the issues related to application compatibility in Windows 10 as discussed by Chris Jackson, Microsoft’s Worldwide Lead for Application Compatibility, in his extensive article ‘Windows 10 App Compat Strategy.’ Upgrading to Windows 10. With the arrival … Read More
Win 10 migration: Tools and tips to get off to a flying start.
I think the best way to begin is with a basic question: why is now the right time to start your Win 10 migration? In this article, I’ll explain why it is, and also give you my recommendations on software tools … Read More
What is Network Situational Awareness, and why you should care?
There are many views as to what constitutes Cyber Security, usually based on the three accepted basic premises: Prevention Provide protection using traditional, provable methods: Education – continuous education of staff in the best practices of basic security Technology – … Read More
With VDI-in-a-Box dead, will we ever see another really simple VDI solution?
VDI wasn’t meant to be so complicated During its inception in the early days, desktop virtualisation or virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) to give it its proper name, was seen as a magic bullet to give IT departments huge operational … Read More
Application Virtualization Smackdown 2016 (The Winners)
A year ago, when we released the 2015 Smackdown, I was asked for my opinion on who I thought was the winner, so I posted a blow by blow of the different application virtualization products featured in the feature matrix … Read More
5 occasions when you need to roll out VDI like a SWAT team [Infographic]
In IT you sometimes need to roll things out fast – like jumping out of a helicopter, down a zip wire, through a window, fast! We thought we’d share this infographic we created to show a few occasions when you … Read More
Application packaging options for SCCM
When I started my career ten years ago, the world of application and desktop deployment was a much more diverse place regarding the tools being used in the enterprise. Over the years, I’ve worked with SMS, Marimba, Enteo, Radia, … Read More
Hyper Converged Infrastructure and the pursuit of simplicity.
Go to any IT conference and the resounding message from the people at the coalface is always ‘We want IT systems that are complicated to deploy, expensive and don’t deliver what they promise”. Did we get that wrong? Yes, … Read More
End of the road for Dell vWorkspace? Here are some alternatives.
In this article Rory Monaghan looks at the options for those forced to move away from Dell vWorkspace, now that it’s no longer going to be supported.
Getting VDI for ROBO back on the agenda.
VDI for ROBO (Remote Office/Branch Office) is a fantastic idea but it takes an immense amount of time and money to even get it close to being useful. In this article, we’ll look at the issues and also point … Read More
The evolution of the Digital Workspace
In this article, we look at why solutions such as VDI and MDM are failing to satisfy end users, and the businesses need for access to any application on any device. We also look at the ideal architecture required to deliver the solution that will – Workspace as a Service.
Infographic: Comparing the cost of VDI
When you need to get a simple but dramatic point across about the cost of VDI, you can always rely on that IT industry favourite – the iceberg infographic! We’ve worked with our partners Workspot to show you how ridiculously different the cost of older VDI 1.0 solutions from the likes of VMware and Citrix are, compared to Workspot’s next generation VDI 2.0.
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