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VMware ThinApp 4.5: How to upgrade your packages?

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Sven Huisman

A new feature in ThinApp 4.5 is the “relink” utility. With this utility, it is very easy to update all you ThinApp applications to the latest ThinApp version.

The old way:
Install/update ThinApp 4.5. Then rebuild each ThinApp package.

The new way:
Install/update ThinApp 4.5. Then use the relink utility to update your ThinApp applications:
relink.exe “Mozilla Firefox.exe”

The old version will be renamed to .bak. … Continue Reading

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VMware ThinApp 4.5 released!

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Sven Huisman

VMware announces the availability of ThinApp 4.5:

VMware today announced the availability of VMware ThinApp 4.5, enabling rapid adoption of Microsoft Windows 7 in the enterprise by ensuring compatibility for legacy and custom applications across any Windows desktop operating system environment. ThinApp 4.5 enables enterprises to quickly migrate existing applications to new operating systems such as Microsoft Windows 7, eliminating conflicts between operating environments, and extending the life of application investments.

I was under the assumption ThinApp  4.5 was going to be released at the same time as the next release of VMware View, but  I guess I was wrong. Companies can now enjoy al the new features ThinApp 4.5 offers, such as:

Full Support for Windows 7 … Continue Reading

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VMware View upcoming features

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Sven Huisman

Today I joined the VMware communities podcast. The topic of this podcast was VMware View and John Dodge of VMware was on the phone. I’ve heard some interesting things today, which I think are worth sharing.

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Citrix announces XenApp 6!

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Sven Huisman

Today Citrix announced XenApp 6, which will be available starting March 24th. XenApp6 will only be available on Windows 2008 R2 (x64 only). Alongside XenApp 6, Citrix will also make available XenApp 5 Feature Pack 3 for Windows Server 2003 and 2008. 

XenApp 6 offers major new enhancements that simplify computing for IT, including easier central management, enhanced enterprise scalability and seamless integration with Microsoft technologies like App-V and Windows Server 2008 R2. XenApp 6 also improves productivity for end users with extensive new high-definition HDX™ technology enhancements and simplified self-service access to apps from any device, including PCs, Macs, laptops and smart phones.

Read the entire XenApp 6 announcement.

Reasons to upgrade (IMHO):

  • AppCenter simplifies application management with a single, more intuitive console.
  • HDX RealTime collaboration enables real-time audio and video collaboration using Microsoft Office Communicator and VoIP softphones.
  • HDX Plug-n-Play for Windows portable USB devices ensures a seamless user experience with expanded USB support for POS interfaces, webcams, microphones, scanners and more.
  • App-V integration enables IT to manage and deliver both Citrix and Microsoft virtual applications on demand from a single point with Microsoft App-V.

Reasons NOT to upgrade:

  • Windows 2008 R2 = x64 only! You might have (a) business critical application(s) which won’t work on a 64-bit OS.