Delivering Applications with VMware App Volumes 4: Delivering Application Layers to Virtual Desktops Using VMware

by Peter von Oven

Overview

Acquire the skills to build an App Volumes environment for a proof of concept, a pilot, or a live production environment. Delivering Applications with VMware App Volumes 4 starts with an in-depth overview of where the solution fits within the market and its key features, introducing you to application layering and VMware App Volumes. Next, it explains how to install the software and use its management consoles to configure App Volumes. You will understand how to build and configure application layers for delivery and will learn to build and configure writeable volumes for user data and user-installed applications.

In the advanced management section, you will learn to customize package templates and integrate App Volumes with JMP. Along the way you will understand how to deliver published apps in MS RemoteApp using layered apps for scalability. In the next phase of the book you will install and configure App Volumes for different use cases: VMware Horizon View, VMware ThinApp, Microsoft RDSH, and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.

Throughout the chapters, you will be given hints and tips, along with best practices, all seen from the eyes of somebody who works with this technology day in, day out, and in many different types of environments and scenarios.

What You Will Learn

• Understand the App Volumes architecture
• Master the concept of application layering
• Work with App Volumes, application packages, and Writable Volumes

Who This Book Is For

VMware professionals, system integrators, IT professionals, and consultants.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484266885
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	01/20/2021
Edition description:	1st ed.
Pages:	556
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Peter von Oven is an experienced technical consultant working closely with customers and partners designing technology solutions, to meet business needs. During his career, Peter has presented at key IT events such as VMworld, IP EXPO, and various VMUGs and CCUG events. He has also worked in senior presales roles and presales management roles for Fujitsu, HP, Citrix, and VMware, and has been awarded VMware vExpert for the last six years in a row. In 2016, Peter founded his own company, Droplet Computing, where he works today as the founder and chief executive officer, helping redefine the way applications are delivered today. He is also an avid author, having now written 13 books and made videos about VMware end-user computing solutions. In his spare time, Peter volunteers as a STEM Ambassador, helping the next generation develop the skills and confidence in building careers in technology.

Table of Contents

Ch1: Introducing Application Layering and VMware App Volumes.- Ch 2: Installing the VMware App Volumes software.- Ch 3: App Volumes Management Console.- Ch 4: Creating and packaging applications.- Ch 5: Working with Writeable Volumes.- Ch 6: Advanced Management.- Ch 7: Integrating App Volumes with JMP.- Ch 8: App Volumes and Microsoft RemoteApp.- Ch 9: App Volumes integration with Citrix Virtual Apps.- Ch 10: App Volumes integration with Citrix Virtual Desktop.-Ch 11: App Volumes and Horizon Apps.- Ch 12: Delivering ThinApp packaged apps with App Volumes.-Ch 13: Upgrading to App Volumes 4