I personally like Altiris (RDP if you're using HP). I haven't used the new version of SMS so I can't comment. IMS is OK, but you can't choose what apps need to be installed in particular order.. Something things require reboots, other apps you can chain and install in a single reboot. Hard do do if you using IMS. Softgrid is ok. It's more about virtualizing apps than it is about streaming the application. Cache management (especially user cache) is very difficult to maintain. 4.0 Helps a little, but there is no centralized control over the user's profile cache. Joe _____ From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of steve.quinnell@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 5:18 AM To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [THIN] App deployment methods Hi all, I'm interested in what methods people are using to deploy apps in their server farms and how well they're working out for them - SMS, IMS, Softricity etc. We're looking into possible options for a small farm - initially about 5-10 servers, although it could grow to up to 50 as servers in old farms are rebuilt and brought into the mix Many thanks, Steve Quinnell Nomura International Plc. PLEASE READ: The information contained in this email is confidential and intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you are not an intended recipient of this email please notify the sender immediately and delete your copy from your system. You must not copy, distribute or take any further action in reliance on it. Email is not a secure method of communication and Nomura International plc ('NIplc') will not, to the extent permitted by law, accept responsibility or liability for (a) the accuracy or completeness of, or (b) the presence of any virus, worm or similar malicious or disabling code in, this message or any attachment(s) to it. If verification of this email is sought then please request a hard copy. Unless otherwise stated this email: (1) is not, and should not be treated or relied upon as, investment research; (2) contains views or opinions that are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of NIplc; (3) is intended for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell securities or related financial instruments. NIplc does not provide investment services to private customers. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered in England no. 1550505 VAT No. 447 2492 35. Registered Office: 1 St Martin's-le-Grand, London, EC1A 4NP. A member of the Nomura group of companies.