Chapter 7. Understanding Microsoft Application Virtualization and Streaming

Businesses run on applications. Networks, servers, laptops, and desktops all exist to bring applications to users, which ultimately make users more productive. Independent of the computing model, whether server-based or client-based, if businesses can find a centralized way to make applications simpler, accessible, and stable, they can add much value to their bottom line. Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) is a way to realize these benefits.

In this chapter you will learn to:

  • Understand and apply App-V terminology

  • Learn the core benefits of App-V

  • Set up an App-V environment where applications will be provisioned to users based on Active Directory group membership ...

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