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1. Cameyo

rnrnCameyo is a simple app that packages anyrnapplication that requires installation into an application that can be run withrna single EXE. This is accomplished by capturing a system image before and afterrnthe application is installed one time. Then, the package can be tweaked usingrnvarious options, including the ability to add and remove files and registryrnentries, and distributed to users as a simple EXE. The package runs in arncontrolled container, not altering the system it is run on. Cameyo is free forrnup to 50 machines; larger environments can request a quote.

Cameyo allows you to examine the system changesrnan application install makes and builds an executable app that allows you tornrun without needing to install the app on another system.

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Cameyo takes a snapshot before and after the installation.

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Cameyo waits while you install the app.

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Once the package is built, you can then editrnvarious settings.

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This tab allows you to adjust which files thernpackage includes.  Occasionally, therernare extraneous files in the package that are not part of the app (say, if otherrnsystem tasks are occurring at the same time). rnYou can use this screen to remove those files.  Cameyo actually recommends you create arnvirtual machine to build your app packages from to reduce the chance ofrnextraneous files and registry entries.

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Like the Files tab, and with the samerndiscussions as on the previous slide, the Registry tab keeps track of thernchanges the application install makes to the registry.

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The Advanced tab contains several more optionsrnfor the package.

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2. Foglight by Quest Software

rnrnFoglight is arnhighly-configurable system that can monitor and administer various enterprisernsystems, including virtualization platforms like VMware and Citrix. Foglight’srnmonitors are referred to as “cartridges”, each of which isrnpurchasable separately. Foglight’s administration capabilities are performedrnvia various applications created for single virtualization systems or tasks. EachrnFoglight component is detailed and downloadable for evaluation at the Quest Software Virtualization page.rnPricing is available by contacting Dell’s Quest Software division sales.

Foglight is a highly extensible app that canrnmonitor and keep track of many various systems, including hypervisors.  Each system monitor is referred to as arnu201ccartridgeu201d.

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Once you are monitoring systems, there are manyrncustomizable dashboards to summarize your environment as well as alarms tornnotify you of system trouble.

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3. PlateSpin Recon by NetIQ

rnrnPlateSpin Recon is also arnmonitoring system but, instead of just allowing you to monitor virtual systems,rnit actually focuses on assisting administrators in determining which physicalrnservers can be combined into new virtualized environments. PlateSpin Reconrntracks nearly every system measure and statistic, allows you to group systemsrntogether, and then allows you to produce graphs and charts by system or grouprnto monitor those systems or evaluate them for future virtualization projects. Pricingrnis available by contacting NetIQ sales.

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PlateSpin is another monitoring system that alsornallows you to group systems together to evaluate them for consolidation into arnvirtual environment.  This main screenrnallows you to look at a summary for the currently-selected system, includingrnrunning graphical reports.

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An example graph of the processor utilization onrnmy demo system.

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4. Ulteo OVD

rnrnUlteo OVD is an open source, enterprisernvirtual desktop solution. It also allows users to run published apps as if theyrnare installed locally on their dedicated machine via the Portal view. Ulteo OVDrnis an Ubuntu Linux-based system that is easily installed and configured; it canrnbe up and running in just fifteen minutes. Ulteo comes with many built-in appsrnand others can be added via the administration console. Ulteo is free for use,rnhowever support and training are offered on an annual subscription basis;rnpricing is available by contacting Ulteo sales.

Ulteo is a virtual desktop system based onrnUbuntu Linux.  The installation is quick;rnconfiguration is pretty easy as well. rnThe Publication Wizard helps you link a group of users to a group ofrnpublished applications.

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The system comes with several sample users, butrnyou can add your own as well.

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Users login via a web page.

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The default settings launch the user into arnpublished desktop with desktop shortcuts for each published app. There is alsorna link for each app in the menu at the bottom left.

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Advanced login settings include the ability tornswitch to a portal view, enable full screen desktop, and change the defaultrnlanguage and keyboard layout.

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The portal view is a list of the apps as well asrnaccess to some profile folders.

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Launching apps in portal mode runs the apps as arnwindow within your current system.  This Firefoxrnbrowser window appears within my Windows 7 desktop.

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5. VirtualBox by Oracle

rnrnVirtualBox is a virtual machine hostrnenvironment that is able to be run on Windows, OS X, Linux, and Solaris. Is hasrna very easy to use interface to get you up and running with new virtual systemsrnquickly and easily while still offering many advanced configuration options. VirtualBoxrnsupports many guestrnoperating systems – as a matter of fact, I was able to install Ulteo as arnguest OS in VirtualBox. Depending on the guest OS, you can even turn on and usernvarious integration features like a shared clipboard and drag-and-drop. VirtualBoxrnis a free package, however developers are encouraged to write extensions forrnit, some of which may have a price.

VirtualBox is an easy to use virtual machinernhosting environment.

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Creating a virtual machine is easy u2013 simplyrnselect the type and version of the operating system, choose the amount ofrnmemory to dedicate to the system, and decide what virtual hard drive to use.

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Once the virtual machine is set up, thernVirtualBox Manager shows the configuration of the system.  You can also alter those settings and startrnthe machine.

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There are many settings available, grouped intorncategories.

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