VMware THIN4-CL-C Deployment Guide - Page 5

 16-bit applications running on 32-bit Windows operating systems  32-bit applications running on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows operating systems Non-supported Applications and Operating Systems Some application types are not suitable for virtualization with VMware ThinApp. Some applications that have kernel mode components can be virtualized but the kernel mode components must remain in the native operating system.  64-bit applications  16-bit or non-Intel OS platforms such as Windows CE  16-bit applications running on 64-bit Windows operating systems  Applications requiring installation of kernel-mode device drivers such as scanner and print drivers (ODBC drivers work because they are user-mode)  Applications making use of kernel mode components such as anti-virus, personal firewalls, and VPN clients  Applications that utilize remote network based DCOM services VMware ThinApp Overview Agentless application virtualization is the enabling technology for efficient delivery of applications to end users. This efficiency allows IT to respond more quickly to the application needs of the business and end users without sacrificing management and administrative control. Application virtualization augments both traditional and virtual desktop solutions by abstracting applications from the underlying operating systems. Just as VMware virtual machine technology decouples the operating system from hardware, VMware ThinApp decouples the application from the operating system to deliver the same benefits of flexibility, portability, and isolation. VMware ThinApp plugs directly into existing IT tools and processes, enabling corporate IT organizations and ISVs to deliver encapsulated application containers across a variety of operating systems without complex configuration and installation requirements. Administrators can package applications once and deliver to users across multiple environments consisting of physical desktop, virtual desktop and shared Terminal Services. VMware ThinApp pioneered agentless application virtualization, has invested in its product development for more than seven years, and has over a million deployed seats. The VMware ThinApp technology is a critical component in the desktop family of VMware products because it brings increased flexibility and efficiency to desktop virtualization. Technical Description VMware ThinApp creates application containers by using a build process to package application files and registry into a single compressed executable file which can be run on a variety of operating systems without installation. The application container utilizes block-based streaming with transparent decompression into memory to execute all application functions. Applications can be executed from a user's desktop, a network path, or removable storage like a USB flash drive or CD ROM. Applications run entirely in user mode and are visible to the operating system as standard windows processes to maintain the appropriate security context. VMware ThinApp presents operating system resources and functions to the virtualized application, allowing full functionality and a seamless user experience while still encapsulating the application's files, registry entries, COM/ActiveX controls, and services in a portable container for use across multiple operating systems. 5