6.2. Designing a Delivery Strategy

A delivery strategy identifies how the application is delivered to the user. The primary method of delivery is to install it on the user's computer. When the user wants to run the program, it is launched from the Start menu.

However, there are several other methods of delivery available. These additional methods use different types of virtualization techniques. Virtualization techniques include the following:

  • Windows XP Mode

  • Virtual PC

  • Remote Desktop Services

  • Application Virtualization

6.2.1. Windows XP Mode

Windows XP Mode was covered extensively in Chapter 1, "Planning for the Installation of Windows 7." Chapter 1 included exercises to install and use Windows XP. As a reminder, Windows XP Mode can be used for ...

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