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Virtualization: InstallFree Bridge Suite a Solid App Virtualization Choice, eWEEK Labs Finds


InstallFree takes its name seriously and requires no installed components to practice its brand of application virtualization, a key differentiator from app virtualization offerings from such competitors as Microsoft, Citrix Systems, Novell, VMware and Symantec.
 
  • Connect to InstallFree Management Console
    The InstallFree Management Console is where application deployment policy is set by IT, based on information already available in Active Directory.
  • Application Assignment
    Applications in light blue are deployed to the user at the group level (screen left, "ewkedit"). The Microsoft Office Word viewer, in white, was deployed only to user "Cameron Sturdevant."
  • Manage Applications
    After selecting an Active Directory group, I assigned and removed applications.
  • Shell Shadow
    The InstallFree Bridge uses various components, including the Shell Shadow, to enable virtualized applications to communicate with each other and physical resources when permitted by policy.
  • Firefox Patch
    I could patch virtual applications by assigning prepared software updates through the InstallFree Management Console.
  • InstallFree Bridge and Engine Versions
    InstallFree is the kind of small company that accommodates the wishes of its customers when possible. Thus, various versions of the InstallFree Bridge (the component on the desktop) and Engine (which is used on the server) can be used depending on which works best with the virtual application. However, it's not a practice I'd recommend.
  • About the Bridge
    End users will see an InstallFree Bridge icon. This little interface nub is used to communicate about available applications and troubleshooting information.
  • This Is a Test
    I was able to quickly use a virtual version Open Office Writer to create a test document on a Windows system. It almost goes without saying that Open Office was not actually installed on this Windows system.
  • More About the Bridge
    Here you see detailed InstallFree information for user "ddonston" (representing eWEEK Editor Deb Donston).
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