[THIN] Re: if you could only choose one...
- From: Matt Kosht <matt.kosht@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:18:18 -0400
I am only experimenting with app virtualization, but initial thoughts are
yes it can do what App-V can do. App-V does seem to have a lot more
options/flexibility than Citrix does. Citrix solution does seem to have a
lower learning curve. I am no expert so I would certainly get more educated
opinions than mine.
On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 2:21 PM, Christopher Wilson
<christofire@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> Okay so on that angle, would you put XenApp streaming on the same level as
> App-V? I've not used the former, but employed softgrid/app-v with great
> benefit in the past.
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 12:53 PM, Matt Kosht <matt.kosht@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Also under Xenapp 5 with SA I believe even the Advanced Edition (needed
>> Enterprise Edition before that) now allows application virtualization.
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 1:32 PM, Greg Reese <gareese@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> or use XenApp to virtualize your apps which runs just fine on 64Bit gear
>>> and is included in the priced of licensing XenApp already. Why spend for
>>> features you already paid for.
>>>
>>> Greg
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 12:28 PM, Andrew
>>> <andrew.wood@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
>>>
>>>> App-v; separating apps out and creating a transportable app deployment
>>>> across devices (servers/desktops/laptops) is of greater benefit than
>>>> 2008r2;
>>>> and I can migrate to that when appv goes 64bit
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>> On 19 Aug 2009, at 17:09, "Wilson, Christopher" <CMWilson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Windows 2008 R2 is 64-bit only. App-V is 32-bit only (presently).
>>>> If you had to pick one which would it be – 64-bit arch or app
>>>> virtualization? (and why?)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 64bit means more memory and more users per server, but possibly some
>>>> compatibility issues
>>>>
>>>> App-V means less app conflicts and hence less silos, but 32 bit only.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I’m planning for a Citrix farm upgrade and curious about your thoughts.
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>
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