Overview; Using The Configuration Wizard To Prepare Applications For Virtualization; Chapter 1, "Overview - Novell ZENWORKS APPLICATION VIRTUALIZATION 8.0 - INTEGRATION AND STREAMING GUIDE 05-07-2010 Manual

Overview

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Novell ZENworks Application Virtualization lets you convert applications that run on
Microsoft* Windows* into self-contained virtual applications. After being virtualized, an
application becomes a single, isolated file that runs instantly from anywhere, including a thumb
drive or other removable media. Unlike traditional installation methods, the single virtual
application file does not require a separate setup process, and does not rely on external components
and runtimes, reboots, or administrative privileges. The application is now isolated from other
system applications, preventing DLL conflicts and other deployment nightmares, yet the experience
for the application's user is unchanged.
ZENworks Application Virtualization lets you use the Configuration Wizard to prepare Novell
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GroupWise , GroupWise Messenger, and Novell OpenOffice for virtualization.
To virtualize GroupWise, GroupWise Messenger, and Novell OpenOffice, you have the following
options:
Use the options in the Configuration Wizard to virtualize these applications. This process is
recommended for first time users.
For more information, see
Applications for Virtualization," on page
Configure these applications manually.
This guide provides step-by-step information to help you use Novell ZENworks Application
Virtualization to create virtual executable files to run Novell GroupWise, GroupWise Notify,
GroupWise Messenger, and Novell OpenOffice.
You can use the information in this guide to customize the virtualized files or you can use the
information to better understand the virtualization process. For more information, see
Section 1.2, "Manually Preparing Applications for Virtualization," on page
If you use Novell ZENworks Configuration Management in your environment, you can
configure your virtual application so that it checks to ensure that the ZENworks Adaptive
Agent is installed on the device and that the device is registered to your ZENworks
Management Zone before the application can be launched. You can also Use ZENworks
Application Virtualization to publish ZENworks bundles that you can distribute using
ZENworks Configuration Management. For more information, see
Applications with ZENworks Configuration Management," on page
1.1 Using the Configuration Wizard to Prepare
Applications for Virtualization
ZENworks Application Virtualization includes a Configuration Wizard that helps you prepare the
following common applications for virtualization:
7-Zip: An open-source utility used to manipulate archives.
Adobe* Reader: An application used to view and print PDF files.
Citrix ICA Demo: Lets you create a virtualized version of the Citrix xenapp client for
executing applications published by Citrix xenapp.
Section 1.1, "Using the Configuration Wizard to Prepare
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