VMware Horizon Mirage provides single image management for desktop images, including the operating system, user data and user-installed applications. The tool isolates different layers of the desktop environment, allowing administrators to update specific layers without affecting others. Synchronization technology in Mirage ensures that every change a user makes to his desktop is backed up to a centralized Mirage server.
vOptimizer Pro 2.1 is a new tool from virtualisation specialist Vizioncore that automatically manages the hard disks used by virtual machines (VMs) hosted by VMware ESX Server. The suite does not work with VMs hosted on the embedded VMware ESXi, although support may be added in a future version (see VMware’s web site for an explanation of the differences between ESX and ESXi). Currently, vOptimizer Pro, which costs $299 (~£202) per processor socket, works only with VMs running Windows 2000 or later, although support for Linux VMs may be added later this year.
XenEnterprise is a virtualization platform for multiple guest operating systems (Windows and Linux) that:
• Supports both paravirtualized and fully virtualized guests
• Uses Intel VT or AMD-V hardware virtualization assist available on all Dell 9th generation servers to run Windows and other unmodified guests
• Delivers fast paravirtualized I/O for all guests
• Enables Windows guests with support from Microsoft for their Premier Support customers
The Horizon Suite all-in-one approach provides powerful advantages over other solutions on the market. Organizations using Horizon Suite receive more value and more capabilities than those using the various point tools supplied by Citrix. They also enjoy a money savings and a quicker Return on Investment (ROI) by purchasing a packaged suite as opposed to purchasing, installing, and maintaining individual tools from Citrix
Dell vWorkspace is a desktop virtualization solution from Dell that enables businesses to cost-effectively publish virtual desktops and applications to remote users. It provides integrated infrastructure options for businesses of all sizes. A high user-density per server means SMBs, as well as large enterprises, can take advantage of this virtualization solution to cost-effectively manage virtual networks while benefiting from high performance and multi-device support.
Parallels Server for Mac is a server-side desktop virtualization product built for the Mac OS X Server platform and is developed by Parallels, Inc., a developer of desktop virtualization and virtual private server software.
