Solutions for Windows Application Deployment

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The current environment is using full clone persistent virtual desktops, and software distribution tools and scripts to install Windows-based applications. However, the Windows application deployment failures are increasing and causing user downtime. The CIO has asked the architect to recommend a solution that meets the following requirements:

• Windows applications are available on iPads, zero clients, and Windows laptops
• No more use of software distribution tools and scripts to install applications to users' virtual desktops
• No streaming of applications to virtual desktops

To meet these requirements, the architect should recommend two changes to the environment.

1. Deploy App Volumes: App Volumes is a VMware tool that allows administrators to deliver and manage applications in virtual desktop environments. App Volumes uses a virtual disk technology to package and deliver applications to virtual desktops without the need for traditional software distribution tools and scripts. App Volumes also supports non-persistent virtual desktops, which means that applications are delivered to users on-demand and are not installed permanently on the virtual desktop.

By deploying App Volumes, the company can eliminate the use of software distribution tools and scripts to install applications to users' virtual desktops. Applications can be delivered to users on-demand, and users can access applications on iPads, zero clients, and Windows laptops. Additionally, since App Volumes supports non-persistent virtual desktops, applications will not consume storage on the virtual desktop, reducing the overall footprint of the virtual desktop.

2. Deploy User Environment Manager: User Environment Manager (UEM) is a VMware tool that provides a way to manage user profiles and application settings in virtual desktop environments. UEM allows administrators to personalize virtual desktops for users, regardless of the device they are using. UEM stores user settings and preferences in a central database and applies those settings when users log in to their virtual desktop.

By deploying UEM, the company can eliminate the need for streaming applications to virtual desktops. UEM allows administrators to manage user profiles and application settings separately from the virtual desktop, reducing the need for application streaming. Additionally, UEM allows users to personalize their virtual desktop experience, regardless of the device they are using.

Option A and D are both valid solutions for the given scenario. However, since the question asks for two changes, options A and D alone are not sufficient to meet all the requirements. Option A only covers the first requirement (Windows applications available on iPads, zero clients, and Windows laptops), while Option D only covers the second requirement (no more use of software distribution tools and scripts). Therefore, a combination of options A and D would only fulfill two of the three requirements.

Option B (Deploy RDSH) and Option E (Deploy non-persistent virtual desktops) do not meet all three requirements. Option B would not eliminate the need for software distribution tools and scripts, and it would not provide access to Windows applications on iPads and zero clients. Option E would not provide access to Windows applications on iPads and zero clients, and it would not eliminate the need for software distribution tools and scripts.

Option C (Deploy Identity Manager) is not a valid solution for the given scenario. Identity Manager is a VMware tool that provides single sign-on (SSO) and identity management for cloud-based applications. It does not provide a way to manage Windows-based applications in virtual desktop environments.