Microsoft SoftGrid SMS Connector: Features and Benefits

• Use the SMS management console to deploy and manage virtualized applications
• Integrate application virtualization within SMS
  • Eliminate application conflicts and dramatically reduce compatibility testing
  • Run previously-conflicting applications and multiple versions of the same application on same computer at the same time
  • Quickly repair damaged applications with instant removal and reload features
  • Simplify OS and application migrations
• Push and stream virtualized applications with SMS
  • Use SMS software delivery to push entire virtualized applications to target computers. This is accomplished even if the user is not logged into the desktop or terminal server.
  • Streaming: send only the code needed to get virtualized applications up and running, typically 20-40%, without having to wait for the entire application to download and install – enabling instantaneous access to applications from any computer on the network, regardless of bandwidth.
• Windows desktop, laptop, and Terminal Services support
  • Package once, run anywhere: once an application is virtualized, it can be delivered via SMS to desktops, laptops and terminal servers without having to create multiple packages or use complex scripting.
• Centralized “single-image” software packaging
  • Once a virtualized application is upgraded, it is automatically updated throughout the network.
• Integrate asset discovery and metering
  • Virtualized applications are included in SMS asset discovery and metering reports, providing a complete picture of all application usage.