Solutions for Windows Application Delivery in a University
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A university struggles with Windows application delivery for its students.
Students only need a few applications, but since IT is not in control of the Windows versions on the endpoints, it has been a challenge.
IT wants to allow for self-service to minimize administration.
Despite self-service, IT must be able to revoke access to applications within 30 days from students leaving the University.
Which two solutions support the university's requirements? (Choose two.)
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The university is facing difficulties in delivering Windows applications to its students, as it does not have control over the Windows versions on the endpoints. Additionally, IT wants to allow for self-service to minimize administration efforts, while still being able to revoke access to applications within 30 days of students leaving the university. Two solutions that support these requirements are:
A. Implement Horizon with Application Publishing and User Environment Manager to control access to individual applications: This solution provides a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution that allows students to access applications remotely, regardless of the endpoint they are using. Horizon provides application publishing, which allows IT to publish applications to students in a controlled manner, ensuring that only authorized applications are made available to students. Furthermore, User Environment Manager (UEM) allows IT to control access to individual applications, so only authorized students can access them. IT can also revoke access to applications within 30 days of students leaving the university.
B. Package the applications using ThinApp and present the packages to users using VMware Identity Manager: This solution involves packaging applications using ThinApp, which allows applications to be packaged into standalone executables that do not require installation on the endpoint. Once packaged, applications can be presented to students using VMware Identity Manager, a cloud-based identity and access management solution that allows users to access applications from anywhere, using any device. With VMware Identity Manager, IT can control access to applications and revoke access within 30 days of students leaving the university.
C. Implement Horizon with Application Publishing and present entitlements using VMware Identity Manager: This solution is similar to option A, but it adds VMware Identity Manager to the mix. By doing so, IT can control access to applications through Horizon's application publishing feature, while using VMware Identity Manager to present entitlements to users. This means that students can access only the applications they are authorized to use, without needing to navigate through unnecessary interfaces or applications.
D. Use ThinApp to package the applications for client Operating System independence and build a simple web portal allowing students to easily find and download the ThinApp packages: This solution involves packaging applications using ThinApp, just like option B, but it relies on a simple web portal to present the packages to students. This web portal must be created by IT and made available to students, who can then browse through the packages and download the ones they need. IT can revoke access to applications within 30 days of students leaving the university.
E. Implement only VMware Identity Manager. Its portal is a complete applications solution and students can easily execute the Windows applications by only using a web browser: This solution involves using VMware Identity Manager as the sole application delivery solution. With this option, students can access Windows applications using only a web browser, without requiring any additional software or plugins. However, it may not provide the level of control that IT requires, as it does not offer application publishing or access control features.
In summary, options A and B are the two solutions that support the university's requirements. Option A provides a VDI solution that allows IT to control access to individual applications, while option B involves packaging applications using ThinApp and presenting them to students using VMware Identity Manager. Both options allow IT to revoke access to applications within 30 days of students leaving the university.
