Integration With Software Virtualization Solution - Symantec WISE PACKAGE STUDIO 8.0 - REFERENCE V1.0 Reference

Integration with Software Virtualization Solution

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About Software Virtualization Solution
Software Virtualization Solution (SVS) is a revolutionary approach to software
management. By placing applications and data into managed units called virtual
software packages, you can instantly activate, deactivate, or reset applications. Instead
of running the installation of an application on a client computer, you simply deploy and
activate a virtualized application. When an application needs repair, you reset it to its
original state. It also lets you completely avoid conflicts between applications, without
altering the base Windows installation. You can also host multiple versions of the same
application on a computer, so that you can roll out and test a new version without
removing the old version.
For more information about Software Virtualization Solution (SVS), search for
Workspace Virtualization on the symantec.com Web site.
Working with virtual software packages in Wise Package Studio
You can use Wise Package Studio to create, edit, manage, and distribute virtual
software packages. Wise Package Studio also incorporates the software virtualization
technology into two of its tools to greatly enhance their capabilities.
See About Virtual Software Packages
Several script actions in the WiseScript editing tools specifically deal with virtual
software packages. You can use these script actions to manage and update the virtual
software packages that you create.
In Wise Package Studio, you work with virtual software packages in the following
formats:
Virtual software layer
Virtual software archive file (.VSA), which is a portable version of a virtual software
layer
Virtual software project file (.WVP), which is a project file that you compile to create
a .VSA file
Software Virtualization Agent
The Software Virtualization Agent is installed when you install Wise Package Studio. You
must have the agent installed to do the following:
Use the Virtual Package Editor
Import .VSA files into Software Manager
Use SetupCapture to capture an application as a virtual software package
Work in a virtual layer in SetupCapture and Test Expert.
The agent is not required to create SVS enabled packages in Software Manager.
The agent must also be installed on any desktop computer on which you will use
virtualized packages.
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