Admin's blog

"The software abstracts the installation of an application's files and registry settings to allow the app to be deployed without altering the host operating system or conflicting with other applications."

"Altiris' new SVS (Software Virtualization Solution) is initially intended to streamline the software-testing process and help eliminate application conflicts when updates and patches are rolled out. SVS follows similar products from Softricity Inc. and AppStream Inc."

"Altiris Software Virtualization Solution (SVS) uses tools to install software on desktop machines that can be remotely controlled by the administrator, hidden from end users until needed and restricted from resources that can cause conflicts with other applications."

"Altiris allows for scheduled imaging of the hard drive both to a hidden partition on the laptop and to a network share".

"The Altiris product comes prepackaged with add-ons that are specific for Dell installations."

"I recommend that anyone installing more than a handful of blades use Altiris Management Suite."