Desktop Vs Application Virtualization

Desktop Vs Application Virtualization

1. Desktop virtualization

   • method of simulating a user workstation so it can be accessed from a remotely connected device
     • users can work from anywhere, regardless of their location, with devices connected to their network
       • Works on the basis of a client-server model
         • Types:
           • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
             • Remote desktop Services
               • Desktop as a Service
                 • Advantages:
                   • centralized security control
                     • Resource Management
                       • Remote Work
                   • users get the full experience of a live desktop
                   • cost may be a concern
   • tedious to manage applications

2. Application Virtualization

   • enables application access without any installation needed.
   • encapsulates existing programs from an underlying device
   • simplifies further installation of applications
   • cost effective
     • enables faster programmer maintenance
       • isolates the programmer from underlying os
         • smaller degree of versatility by contrast