Press release: Specops Software announces Specops Virtual Deploy

Group Policy Extension Enables Organizations to Benefit From Microsoft App-V Application Virtualization Using Existing Infrastructure Investment and Resources
 

Specops SoftwareTORONTO--(Marketwire - May 6, 2009) - Specops Software (formerly known as Special Operations Software), www.specopssoft.com, a global innovation leader of Group Policy and Windows PowerShell-based desktop automation and security software, today announced the availability of Specops Virtual Deploy. Specops Virtual Deploy, nominated for a Best of TechEd 2009 award, is a Group Policy extension that uses existing infrastructure and resources, making the software an ideal solution for businesses that want to use Microsoft App-V but previously found it resource prohibitive.

"With Specops Virtual Deploy, managing Microsoft App-V virtual applications will be just as managing any type of software, like a Windows Installer package, Patch or legacy setup but instead of deploying an actual setup, a virtual application, or bubble, is deployed," said Thorbjorn Sjovold, Chief Technology Officer, Specops Software. "We are pleased that so many organizations will be able to take advantage of this due to the fact that no new investments in infrastructure and knowledge are needed."

With Specops Virtual Deploy users benefit from:

• Maximizing existing investments - no need for new infrastructure because Active Directory and Group Policy are all that is required
• User and computer deployment so that installation can occur in off hours
• Target virtual applications to more than groups (e.g. hardware criteria, AD Organizational Unit membership, registry values, etc.)
• Out-of-scope management support thanks to policy driven configuration
• Reporting capabilities including status of deployments
• VPN and slow link support
• End user information and displays that indicate status of current deployments
• Native App-V client support eliminating the need for "wrapper" packages that challenge the troubleshooting process
• Automatic installation of App-V Client
• Version control management capabilities using Advanced Group Policy Management which is part of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP)
• Improved Microsoft App-V settings through Group Policy provides flexibility in configuration
• Windows Powershell support

Because Specops Virtual Deploy requires no additional hardware, Specops Software is the only vendor that manages the deployment of Microsoft App-V applications with full efficiency, simple set up and a low learning curve. 

About Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)

Application virtualization is at the heart of Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V). It decouples applications from the operating system and enables them to run as network services. Application virtualization can be layered on top of other virtualization technologies -- network, storage, machine -- to create a fully virtual IT environment where computing resources can be dynamically allocated in real-time based on real-time needs. App-V's patented application virtualization, dynamic streaming delivery, and centralized management technologies make everything from deployments and upgrades to migrations and business continuity initiatives easier and faster with better agility.

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