Application Virtualisation
Overview
Deploying applications and software patches is not a simple undertaking for any organisation. Consider adding to this already difficult process the complexity of having multiple versions of the applications, regular software patches and different levels of operating systems. It soon becomes clear to a business that the job required to manage a Wintel environment becomes a time consuming, resource intensive process that in the end results in direct cost to the business.
Commonly IT staff find themselves in a perpetual state of patching due to continual updates to vendor software packages. In addition to regular regression testing, any patches to validated software have to go through the entire validation process.
Virtualisation of applications with the SoftGrid Virtual Application Server makes it possible to rapidly install or update applications or software patches and transparently update the client.
Furthermore for organisations currently using Microsoft ® Systems Management Server (SMS) they will now be able to leverage their existing investment with the integration of SoftGrid into SMS allowing the organisation to deploy virtualised applications and software patches from a single central management console.
Camwood’s approach to application virtualisation will allow your organisation the freedom to provide a solution that best suits your needs and abilities to successfully implement a dynamic application deployment environment.
Work Smarter not Harder
Deployments of applications and software patches often took weeks in the past, with Software Virtualisation it is now reduced to hours.
Reduce the Demand on IT Resources
As part of Microsoft's Infrastructure Optimisation (IO), the Desktop Lifecycle capability is considered as perhaps the largest contributor to a businesses infrastructure maturity level, as the desktop is the core system that is used by the greatest number of people. A virtualised application solution will help the IT department reduce the IT labour Costs, in turn lowering the Total Cost of Ownership delivering greater value to the business.
Business Briefing
A business briefing session will be held with the business decision makers to examine the current business objectives in order to deliver a clear picture of how software virtualisation process which will help you reach your business goals.
Topics covered will include features and benefits of deploying virtualised applications including Application Assessment, Discovery, Sequencing, OAT & UAT and also certain topics outside the traditional scope of application packaging including Infrastructure Design, Deployment and Maintenance.
Camwood believe that this process will provide your organisation with the following:
- A blueprint for the business demonstrating medium term and strategic recommendations for deriving the maximum benefit from your IT investment.
- Assurance that IT is a cost effective business service.
Design Briefing
A design briefing will be used to deliver in-depth technical information on software virtualisation and to determine how best to integrate the new technology into your existing environment. The session will also be used to map the business objectives to technology solutions; describe roles and communication flows. Camwood believe that this process will include presentations, product demonstrations and whiteboard sessions covering the following topics:
- Application Rationalisation
- Virtualisation Suitability
- Application Discovery
- Sequencing
- User Acceptance Testing
Products Covered
- appTitude
- appCompatibility Manager
- appVirtualisation Manager
- SoftGrid Management Console
- SoftGrid Virtual Application Server
- SoftGrid Sequencer
- SoftGrid Universal Desktop Client
- SoftGrid for Terminal Servers
- Microsoft ® Systems Management Server
