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What's New in Symantec Workspace Streaming 7.5

Joseph_Carson

Hello All, This Video is to provide a simple overview into what is new in Symantec Workspace Streaming 7.5 in relation to the Streaming Server and Infrastructure. Some of the new features are below. What’s New in Symantec Endpoint Virtualization & Streaming 7.5? Significant...

Posted: 15 Aug 2013 | 3 comments
What is a Sponsored Group?

meggie_woodfield

Continuing our commitment to help users get the most value out of the Endpoint Management solutions, our product teams are now sponsoring twelve groups on Connect. In these groups, you will find the best how to videos, articles, and product extensions available. Sponsored groups are monitored by...

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 | 0 comments
Virtualized Internet Explorer 6 for Windows 7

karl_bunnell Symantec Employee

Adoption to Windows 7 is accelerating and migrations from prior versions of Windows to Windows 7 are really starting to pick up steam. One significant impediment to migrating to Windows 7 is the lack of native support for Internet Explorer 6 (IE6) on Windows 7. Many enterprises still rely on...

Posted: 02 Aug 2010 | 71 comments
Virtual Application Library

karl_bunnell Symantec Employee

The Virtual Application Library is a collection of pre-configured virtual applications delivered as Layer Definition File (LDF) packages. An LDF package is a self-extracting archive that, when executed, invokes a script to create a virtual application using the Layer Definition tool and Symantec...

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 | 11 comments
Running IE6, IE7 and IE8 Side-by-Side Using Symantec Workspace Virtualization

karl_bunnell Symantec Employee

Corporate IT continues to have the requirement to support multiple versions of IE given the dependence of legacy web applications on an older version of IE. Symantec Workspace Virtualization provides a solution for running multiple versions of IE simultaneously “side-by-side” on a...

Posted: 18 May 2010 | 49 comments

article comment 18 Sep 2014

klmahone commented on: List of Run Commands in Windows 7 and 8

Jignesh.... try "flag + R" instead of control.

discussion comment 18 Sep 2014

jovrstra commented on: blue screen, after which reboot is not possible

That release came exactly on the day after I upgraded and got the bluescreen :-). I'll give it a try (most likely after the weekend or so though). Thanks.

discussion comment 17 Sep 2014

Henryoconnor commented on: On Windows 8/8.1 linking with Microsoft account breaks SWS

The latest Release (7.5.0.770) has resolved the issues you experienced. Below is the link to the Release notes and the fix that applies to your situation as well as the Download link for the latest Installers: Release Notes: http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO101699 Unable to stream any applications in Windows 8.1 if using a Microsoft account Download ...

discussion comment 16 Sep 2014

EdT commented on: SQL 2014 Client Tools Virtualization

If this is an MSI error then it indicates a problem with installing assemblies. It may be that the installation requires one or more runtimes which you may need to install in the base.

download comment 10 Sep 2014

dublexx commented on: NoSleep.exe - Prevents Screensaver and PC Locking

Installed yesterday and works PERFECT..didn't seem to touch the register as my co. laptop is VERY hardened and there is almost nothing a user can install without getting the helpdesk involved so this was a HUGE PLUS!!!!.... Recommend for VPN users at the end of the day, log off VPN instead of exiting nosleep.exe. HIGHLY HIGHLY Recommend.

new discussion 09 Sep 2014

Mohd Wasique posted: Symantec workspace streaming agent downgrade

Hi All, We have upgraded our production environment to 7.5 version and started rollout of agnet on workstations. Some critical applications are not working after upgrading the agent. Is there anyway to downgrade the agent from 7.5 to 6.1.8 as manual run is giving error "hogher version detected" as we don't want to re-stream all the streamed application on user's ...

article comment 09 Sep 2014

Mohd Wasique commented on: Symantec Workspace Virtualization and Streaming Best Practice Guide

Hi Joseph, Is there anyway to downgrade symantec streaming agent from 7.5 to 6.1.8 ? Regards, Mohd Wasique

updated blog entry 04 Sep 2014

ohzone - CherylPeterson posted: August's Most Popular Content in the Endpoint Virtuailzation Community

Below are the most visited posts in the Endpoint Virtualization Community for August 2014 List of Run Commands in Windows 7 and 8 NoSleep.exe - Prevents Screensaver and PC Locking c:\Windows\System32 Files Explained Windows Installer Cleanup Utility Replaced Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 Layer Definition File How to Convert VMDK to VHD Virtual Disk Image Google Chrome Standalone ...

idea comment 27 Aug 2014

Henryoconnor commented on: SWS 7.5 needs support for authentication in the Email Notification Settings

I second this idea.

updated discussion 26 Aug 2014

Tammy_Huang posted: office 2013 updates install failed during symantec virtualization

I used Symantec Workspace Virtualization Admin and Workspace composer created one package(.xpf) of Office 2013 with all available office updates. recently some new updates are published and I have to included these updates to the package(.xpf). I import the package(.xpf) to Symantec Workspace Virtualization Admin, and right click on the layer choose "Add to layer", ...

discussion comment 18 Sep 2014

jovrstra commented on: blue screen, after which reboot is not possible

That release came exactly on the day after I upgraded and got the bluescreen :-). I'll give it a try (most likely after the weekend or so though). Thanks.

discussion comment 17 Sep 2014

Henryoconnor commented on: On Windows 8/8.1 linking with Microsoft account breaks SWS

discussion comment 16 Sep 2014

EdT commented on: SQL 2014 Client Tools Virtualization

If this is an MSI error then it indicates a problem with installing assemblies. It may be that the installation requires one or more runtimes which you may need to install in the base.

new discussion 09 Sep 2014

Mohd Wasique posted: Symantec workspace streaming agent downgrade

updated discussion 26 Aug 2014

Tammy_Huang posted: office 2013 updates install failed during symantec virtualization

discussion comment 25 Aug 2014

Tammy_Huang commented on: office updates install failed during sequencing office 2010 by Symantec Workspace Virtualization Admin

Symantec Workspace Virtualization Admin - 7.5.749 Symantec Virtual Composer - 7.5.0.749_41077

new discussion 25 Aug 2014

txhawkeye posted: Multiple exclude problems with 7.5 SP1 HF1

Workspace Virtualization 7.5 SP1 HF1 has problems with both local and global excludes that have been reported in this community for approaching 1 month with no Symantec response. Refer to “Copied files disappear“ and “Exclude problems in SWV 7.5 SP1 HF1, including BSOD” The problems are: BSOD on reboot if drive letter that doesn’t exist is entered in the Global Exclude pane of the ...

updated discussion 11 Aug 2014

HarshaCherukuri posted: Issues on Symantic console.

Hi, I am trying to virtualize Office 2007 for XP. It is working fine on “Symantec Workspace Virtualization Admin” but on the “Symantec Streaming Console”, I am facing the following issue. On the first launch (Any shortcut), the following prompt pop up and ask for reboot. Translation: You need to reboot the system in order to Office 2007 to function correctly. Computer is rebooted. You ...

updated discussion 11 Aug 2014

ellery79 posted: cannot boot to windows after installing SWV 7.5.760 or 7.5.749

After I install either one of the version, I cannot boot to windows. My solution: boot to safe mode and uninstall SWV, then I can boot to windows normally. I install back 7.5.522 and everything work find now. Now, I want a solution on how to install SWV 7.5.760 x64 version on Windows 7 successfully.

updated discussion 07 Aug 2014

txhawkeye posted: Exclude problems in SWV 7.5 SP1 HF1, including BSOD

Checking to see if anyone from Symantec is reading the forums. I posted this problem nearly a month ago and have heard nothing. I will add that in addition to the problems I originally reported, I've also found that removable drives I'm using are not auto-excluded. I also use TrueCrypt to mount an encrypted container as 'S:' ... I cannot exclude this globally as I could with ...

article comment 18 Sep 2014

klmahone commented on: List of Run Commands in Windows 7 and 8

Jignesh.... try "flag + R" instead of control.

article comment 09 Sep 2014

Mohd Wasique commented on: Symantec Workspace Virtualization and Streaming Best Practice Guide

Hi Joseph, Is there anyway to downgrade symantec streaming agent from 7.5 to 6.1.8 ? Regards, Mohd Wasique

new article 12 Aug 2014

riva11 posted: How to check software version and find latest updates

We generally are installed various programs and tools in our Windows computer. It's always highly recommended and a best practice keep the software running the latest version. In this way we avoid any specific security issues and have the most current features available to use. Understanding the version number of your software is the answer to discovering if you need to upgrade your ...

updated article 04 Jun 2014

Christyt posted: SWS - Configuring SQL Server Using Windows authentication

Steps to Configure SWS with SQL Server on Windows Authentication Mode. On the SQL Database Server: 1. Configure a SQL 2008 R2 (or any other SWS supported SQL version) Server with Windows authentication alone (Default SA account will be disabled). 2. Identify one domain user and add it as sysadmin in the SQL 2008 Security Logins. This user will act as the super user who creates the DB schema ...

updated article 13 May 2014

@nkit posted: Where Can I Find Symantec Workspace Virtualization & Streaming 7.5 SP1 Documentation?

This article explains how you can find Symantec Workspace Virtualization & Streaming 7.5 SP1 documentation on Symantec Knowledge Base. Symantec Workspace Virtualization & Streaming 7.5 SP1 release contains the following products: Symantec Workspace Streaming Symantec Workspace Virtualization Symantec Virtual Composer Below is a reference table to Symantec Workspace Virtualization & Streaming ...

updated article 12 May 2014

Joseph_Carson posted: Symantec Workspace Streaming 7.5 SP1 is now GA

Hello All, I am very pleased to annouce that this week we have released the latest update for Symantec Workspace Streaming and Virtualization. This release brings some very exciting new updates that not only simplifies application delivery and improves end user experience, enables VDI and BYOD. For example we have added the following: Windows 8.1 support Improved Virtual Composer Changed ...

updated article 28 Apr 2014

Jonathen posted: Symantec Workspace Virtualization and Streaming Group's Favorite Webcasts and Podcasts

Links to our favorite Webcasts and Podcasts that discuss Symantec Workspace Virtualization and Workspace Streaming. Webcasts Preview of Workspace Virtualization and Streaming 7.5 SP1 Date: March 19, 2014 Guest Presenter: Joseph Carson Using Symantec Workspace Streaming for Software License Management Date: May 22, 2013 Guest Presenters: Sree ...

article comment 23 Apr 2014

Randy in Marin commented on: Capturing Office on Windows 7

Microsoft technet – “Don’t use Win32_Product” http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2012/04/19/how-to-not-use-win32-product-in-group-policy-filtering.aspx http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974524

updated article 25 Mar 2014

Joseph_Carson posted: Workspace Virtualization and Streaming Webcast - March 19, 2014 - Recording

Hello All, Many thanks for attending last weeks webcast on Symantec Workspace Virtualization and Streaming with a review/recap on 7.5 and a Preview into what is coming in the upcoming release of 7.5 SP1. I was very excited to see well over 100+ attendees on the live webcast and had many personal messeges on how exciting the upcoming features will benefit your organizations. I have ...

article comment 22 Jan 2014

delvalled commented on: Virtualizing Java with Symantec Workspace Virtualization

Let me see if I can share some insight for you on this one. 1. Does the isolation rule sit on the VIE layer or VJava layer? 2. Does the reg entry go in the virtual layer or on the local machine? 3. the HKLM\System\Altiris\FSL location doesnt currently exist, should it be created? 4. How can you specify the excact sublayer folder ie 1,2,3,4 when it could well be diferent on other ...

updated blog entry 04 Sep 2014

ohzone - CherylPeterson posted: August's Most Popular Content in the Endpoint Virtuailzation Community

new blog entry 19 Aug 2014

riva11 posted: Resolving Microsoft Add-ins Issues

OfficeIns from NirSoft is a portable freeware utility that lists all the Microsoft Office add-ins present on your computer. This tool is useful in case of issues with Microsoft Office add-ins ( i.e. add-ins can cause not to open Outlook or frequent non-responding issues when an add-in is running etc.). It shows the list of all installed add-ins for Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, ...

new blog entry 31 Jul 2014

riva11 posted: Come verificare i driver installati in un computer

InstalledDriversList è un programma portabile della NirSoft che consente di visualizzare una lista dettagliata dei drivers installati nel vostro sistema. Come mostrato nella immagine seguente, per ogni driver sono visualizzati : nome del driver, nome visualizzato, descrizione, tipo di avvio, tipo driver, gruppo, nome del file, dimensioni, data di creazione/modifica e informazioni sulla ...

new blog entry 29 Jul 2014

riva11 posted: How to check all device drivers installed on your system

InstalledDriversList by NirSoft is a portable tool that lists all device drivers that are currently installed on your system. As shown in the image below, for every device driver is shown : Driver Name, Display Name, Description, Startup Type, Driver type, Driver Group, Filename, File Size, Modified/Created Time of the driver file, and version information of the driver file. Available ...

new blog entry 18 Jul 2014

riva11 posted: Come verificare la versione di Office installata

Per conoscere la versione di Microsoft Office Version installata in un computer, vi sono alcune possibilità ( ad es. aprendo una applicazione Office, da pannello di controllo ecc.). Una soluzione specifica per risolvere questa esigenza ed avere un riassunto dettagliato del pacchetto Office installato è fornita dal programma ASoft Office Version Detector. Questo programma che può essere ...

updated blog entry 15 Jul 2014

riva11 posted: Come verificare i plugin di Firefox

Mantenere aggiornato il browser web è uno dei fattori che consentono di limitare al minimo i rischi di sicurezza del tuo computer. Un altro fattore di rischio comunemente sottovalutato è quello di tenere aggiornati anche i plug-in con l'ultima versione disponibile. Che cos’è un plugin? I plugin permettono di visualizzare filmati, animazioni e giochi. Sono realizzati da aziende estranee ...

updated blog entry 10 Jul 2014

riva11 posted: How to check the version of Microsoft Office installed

If you need to know the Microsoft Office Version installed in a computer, I suggest to try ASoft Office Version Detector, This simple portable tool, help you to discover the different versions of Microsoft Office that are installed on a machine. This tool shows the Version, Edition, Service Pack, Platform and if exists all installed applications. an interesting feature is the data can be ...

updated blog entry 01 Jul 2014

riva11 posted: Come convertire file virtuali da VMDK a VHD

2Tware Convert VHD è un utile programma per convertire dischi virtuali di VMware VMDK in un formato Microsoft VHD. Questo tool è in grado di eseguire la conversione dei dischi virtuali creati per essere eseguiti con VMware in maniera da poterli testare anche con MIcrosoft Virtual PC. L'altra interessante caratteristica che lo contraddistingue è quella di eseguire anche la conversione di un ...

updated blog entry 19 Jun 2014

Joseph_Carson posted: Application Virtualization Smackdown - Updated December 2013

An excellent summary on how Symantec Workspace Virtualization and Streaming can help simplify and gain a better ROI on your investment in VDI, Application Virtualization and BYOD. Why limit your virtualization investment to the Data center! Application Virtualization Smackdown: analysis of Cameyo, Numecent, Microsoft, Spoon, Symantec and VMware by @PQRnl ...

updated blog entry 19 Jun 2014

AndyDrew posted: Endpoint Virtualisation Information

Okay, okay, so I might have been focusing more on the Endpoint Management side of things but, for those who are interested, you can find all the virtualisation information you need on the following website. symcdata.info/console/ Happy hunting.

download comment 10 Sep 2014

dublexx commented on: NoSleep.exe - Prevents Screensaver and PC Locking

download comment 26 Aug 2014

SteveMatthews commented on: Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 Layer Definition File

I've been able to create a layer for 118 and 119 ok on Win7 32bit and run the virtual layer on 64bit ok. I've sorted the issue out where IE11 Enterprise Mode is deactivated by the virtual layer by creating a Launcher Layer linked to the Virtual IE8 layer and hiding the IE8 layer from the ...

download comment 29 Jul 2014

dodgint commented on: Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 Layer Definition File

The new version of the download v.119 seems to work for me now.

updated download 17 Jul 2014

Balasubramanian Palaniappan posted: Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP Base Layer Definition File

The Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP Base Layer Definition File creates a "Launch Layer" that can be used to invoke Internet Explorer 8 with the correct COM Clsids environment for Microsoft Office to view/open online attachments from a webpage opened through Virtualized Internet Explorer 8. NOTE: This base layer must be activated before the Internet Explorer 8 layer is ...

updated download 17 Jul 2014

Balasubramanian Palaniappan posted: Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP Layer Definition File

The Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP Layer Definition File (LDF) provides a mechanism for customers of Symantec Workspace Virtualization to create the Virtual Application Layer and package without the need to capture the installation. Prerequisites - Symantec Workspace Virtualization v6.1 SP1 or greater - Symantec Workspace Virtualization Layer Definition Tool. ...

updated download 17 Jul 2014

Balasubramanian Palaniappan posted: Internet Explorer 7 for Windows 7 Layer Definition File

The Internet Explorer 7 for Windows 7 Layer Definition File (LDF) provides a mechanism for customers of Symantec Workspace Virtualization to create the Virtual Application Layer and package without the need to capture the installation. Prerequisites - Symantec Workspace Virtualization v6.1 SP5 or greater. - Symantec Workspace Virtualization Layer Definition Tool. ...

updated download 17 Jul 2014

Balasubramanian Palaniappan posted: Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Layer Definition File

The Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Layer Definition File (LDF) provides a mechanism for customers of Symantec Workspace Virtualization to create the Virtual Application Layer and package without the need to capture the installation. Prerequisites - Symantec Workspace Virtualization v6.1 SP1 or greater - Symantec Workspace Virtualization Layer Definition Tool. ...

updated download 17 Jul 2014

Balasubramanian Palaniappan posted: Internet Explorer 6 for Windows 7 Layer Definition File

The Internet Explorer 6 for Windows 7 Layer Definition File (LDF) provides a mechanism for customers of Symantec Workspace Virtualization to create the Virtual Application Layer and package without the need to capture the installation. Prerequisites - Symantec Workspace Virtualization v6.1 SP5 or greater. - Symantec Workspace Virtualization Layer Definition ...

updated download 17 Jul 2014

Balasubramanian Palaniappan posted: Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Layer Definition File

The Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Layer Definition File (LDF) provides a mechanism for customers of Symantec Workspace Virtualization to create the Virtual Application Layer and package without the need to capture the installation. Prerequisites - Symantec Workspace Virtualization v6.1 SP1 or greater - Symantec Workspace Virtualization Layer Definition Tool. ...

download comment 13 Apr 2014

asnotb commented on: Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 Multiple Language Support Layer Definition File

Hello Pascal, we are running IE8 and The multilanguage addon on various win 8.1 machines ik our production environment. You have tot tweak the IE8 layer before deploying it because there are some issues with interaction with office etc. But basically, it works.

event comment 25 Mar 2014

Joseph_Carson commented on: Workspace Virtualization and Streaming Webcast - March 19, 2014

Many thanks for attending last weeks webcast on Symantec Workspace Virtualization and Streaming with a review/recap on 7.5 and a Preview into what is coming in the upcoming release of 7.5 SP1. I was very excited to see well over 100+ attendees on the live webcast and had many personal messeges on how exciting the upcoming features will benefit your organizations. I have now made ...

event comment 31 Aug 2013

Piwik commented on: Workspace Virtualization and Streaming Webcast - October 24, 2012

As I know Symantec Workspace Virtualization 6.1 contains a new "Layer Patch" feature that makes updating an existing virtual application (a.k.a. "layer") much more efficient than previous methods. Prior to the introduction of this feature, the process of updating an existing layer involved updating the layer, exporting it as a VSA, then redeploying the entire package application to all client ...

event comment 23 May 2013

AndyN commented on: Workspace Virtualization and Streaming Webcast - May 22, 2013

The recording of this webcast discussing how to use Symantec Workspace Streaming for software license management is now available to play or download here: https://symantec.webex.com/symantec/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP;=EC&rID;=59587302&rKey;=e0fbbc4ffc49c7f1

event comment 19 Mar 2013

Jordan commented on: Workspace Virtualization and Streaming Webcast - March 20, 2013

Hey all, you can download a PDF guide of what we'll be covering at https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/blogs/office-2010-packaging-guide-training-31913

updated event 17 Jan 2013

AndyN posted: Workspace Virtualization and Streaming Webcast - February 5, 2013

Our fifth Virtualization and Streaming webcast will be held on Tuesday, February 5 at 12:00 pm (EST). The topic of this webcast will focus on a popular Connect article called "How to Set Up a Backend Failover Solution" for Workspace Streaming. Join this webcast to learn how to create a disaster recovery solution should a failure occur in the backend server system. Don’t ...

event comment 08 Nov 2012

AndyN commented on: Workspace Virtualization and Streaming Webcast - November 28, 2012

Absolutely! Here are links to the recordings for our first 3 webcasts: Best Practices for Virtualizing Internet Explorer presented by Symantec Support. October 24, 2012 Virtualization and Streaming Webcast. Free training session from Symantec Education including: On-demand application streaming/provisioning Dynamic ...

new event 23 Oct 2012

erikw posted: Symantec technology day Netherlands

For all Dutch Connect readers, November 29th Symantec will have their annual technology day. Graag wil ik u persoonlijk uitnodigen op onze Symantec Technology Day 2012. Vorig jaar is deze dag door onze klanten met een hoog cijfer beoordeeld. Dit jaar proberen we dit minimaal te evenaren. Tijdens deze dag maakt u in vogelvlucht kennis met de nieuwste inzichten en innovaties van ...

event comment 19 Sep 2012

AndyN commented on: Workspace Virtualization and Streaming Webcast - September 19, 2012

Yes - will be posting the link soon to the recording. Thanks!

event comment 15 Aug 2012

Kshama commented on: Workspace Virtualization and Streaming Webcast - August 15, 2012

------------------------------------------------------- To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://symantec.webex.com/symantec/j.php?ED=169482492&UID;=0&PW;=NZWE5NDk5ODlm&RT;=MiMxMQ%3D%3D 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: swv 4. ...

new event 01 May 2012

ohzone - CherylPeterson posted: Webcast: Confidently Virtualize Mission-critical Applications with Veritas Dynamic Multi-Pathing for VMware

Confidently Virtualize Mission-critical Applications with Veritas Dynamic Multi-Pathing for VMware Speakers: Raissa Tona, Senior Principal Product Marketing Specialist Chad Bersche, Principal Technical Product Manager Are you getting the I/O performance and availability you need from your VMware environment? Attend this webcast to learn how Veritas Dynamic Multi-Pathing improves ...

updated video 19 Jun 2014

Joseph_Carson posted: Symantec Workspace Streaming Integration with Symantec Client Management Suite - Duration 9 Minutes

Hello All, This is a basic overview on what integration you can do with Symantec Workspace Streaming and Symantec Client Management Suite. It covers the following areas: 1. Create Software Package for Symantec Workspace Streaming Agent 2. Create Install Policies for Symantec Workspace Streaming Agent 3. Deployment of Streaming Agent 4. Running Tasks on ...

new video 12 May 2014

Joseph_Carson posted: Configure Symantec Workspace Virtualization and Streaming Network Application Mode

Hello All, Please find this video on how to configure the new Network Application mode part of the new functionality within Symantec Workspace Virtualization and Streaming 7.5 SP1. This can be configured to point to any network location and stream applications directly without the need for any infrastructure. I hope you find this video very helpful. Kind Regards, Symantec Product ...

video comment 17 Feb 2014

Ron Schroeder commented on: What's New in Symantec Workspace Streaming 7.5

I Love this program! I however have seen a problem with this. On the desktop a file keep appearing then disappearing called VZROCK.lnk. I goolged this and have found this thread at this link: https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/products/workspace-virtualization For me this vzrock.lnk causes an error with IE 9 and the favorites. it seems on certain machines (2) it tries to save to ...

video comment 04 Oct 2013

ohzone - CherylPeterson commented on: Getting Started with Wise Virtual Composer

The video has been repaired and is now playing inline. Sorry for the inconvenience!

updated video 04 Sep 2013

Joseph_Carson posted: Example Use Case: Enable, Disable, or Isolate Applications Instantly. Enhance Application Security and Reduce Risk.

Enable, Disable, or Isolate Applications Instantly. Enhance Application Security and Reduce Risk. Oh no an application zero day vulnerability just came out and I need to take action. No problem, simply turn the application off, or if you need the application on certain users machines due to productivity then isolate the application improving protection and mitigating any ...

new video 19 Jun 2013

Joseph_Carson posted: Creating your first Virtual Application using Symantec Virtual Composer 7.5

Hello All, Please find a short how to video on creating your first virtual application for 7-Zip. This is a simple video to help show the basics on using Symantec Virtual Composer 7.5. Any suggestions or feedback is welcome. I will be creating further videos on more advanced virtual packaging.

video comment 22 May 2013

Joseph_Carson commented on: Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) Demo Part 2

Hello Nagesh, The ability to virtualize applications and deliver them via Client Management Suite using Software Delivery is included within CMS 7.1+. The ability to stream applications OnDemand using the Streaming Server is an additional addon to CMS 7.1+. I hope this helps answer your question. We really appreciate your questions. Kind Regards,

updated video 08 Feb 2013

FrankB posted: Properly Virtualizing iTunes

Virtualizing iTunes is not the simplest thing to do, after this tutorial it will be. Click to view flash movie. Have Fun, FrankB Editor's note: Since this is a silent video you may want to have your iPod handy with a mix of your favorite classic hits playing.

updated video 08 Feb 2013

FrankB posted: Virtualizing Firefox and Addons

Firefox and addons, can they be virtualized together? Yes they can. Watch this video demonstration and see how it can be done. Quick and easy! Click to view flash video. Have Fun, FrankB Editor's note: This is a silent video. Set your iPod to shuffle and follow along.

updated video 08 Feb 2013

FrankB posted: Virtualizing Firefox 3

It's all about baby steps... virtualizing your first application, Firefox 3. Watch along and see how simple it is! Click to view flash movie. Have Fun, FrankB Editor's note: Get your iPod ready for this silent video. May I suggest "Fox on the Run" by The Sweet?

idea comment 27 Aug 2014

Henryoconnor commented on: SWS 7.5 needs support for authentication in the Email Notification Settings

I second this idea.

new idea 04 Oct 2013

ateamrh posted: SWV/SWS IsolationRules using variables instead of GUID

Make IsolationRules to dynamic find the GUID it self with a kind of variable. Instead of having to enter the GUID of the layer you want to Isolate, it would be nice to use the Registry key name or a variable instead. This will also make it possible for the IsolationRules to use the new RW GUID that are created when during a reset of a layer. For RO layer it could be ID instead of ...

new idea 21 Aug 2013

jason.f posted: SWV search function for file and registry editing in layers

It would be nice to have the ability to search for particular files and registry settings when editing a layer for Workspace Virtualization either via Virtual Composer or Admin tool.

idea comment 20 May 2013

Joseph_Carson commented on: Layer Definition Exchange?

Many Thanks for the feedback, this is something we have been working on and should now be going Live: https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/articles/virtual-application-library

idea comment 20 May 2013

Joseph_Carson commented on: somes ideas for the SWS Console

Hello gsalermo, Many thanks for submitting the idea and we really appreciate the feedback. We have made some UI improvements in our upcoming release of SEV due out a little later this year. It is about to go into a Release Preview that should be available later this month. I would be interested in further feedback based on those UI improvements. Also please feel free to contact me ...

idea comment 28 Nov 2012

ManelR commented on: When out a version 6.4.1266, call it 6.4, not 6.1sp7 !

Hi Pascal, I agree with you. Right now I'm using SWV 6.1 SP7 MP1 aka 6.4.1550 ... Impossible to follow without having notes with this info ;-) I hope Symantec correct this in the near future ... See you.

idea comment 10 Oct 2012

EverythingVirt commented on: App Provisioning based on User, MachineName(serial number) or a combination of both

Still looking for this feature in a future release. A simple filter on Computer OU would be acceptable. That way my VDI, physical machine, and Citrix session can get differnet applications sets for the same user.

new idea 05 May 2011

Swami posted: Package SVS allong with App with Free running stand alone App

The idea here is to package the SVS runtime too along with .VSA Archive. Also instead of .VSA, make it as a single self-executable .EXE / .COM file where all the runtime/ temporary files are sandboxed. The biggest plus of this approach is you need not depend up the presence of SVS runtime in every client machines & need not worry about any traces / leftovers. This approach will make all the ...

idea comment 21 Apr 2011

emilioVRT commented on: Symantec Workspace Streaming Console

I vote the proposal to redesign the console, make it easy to manage and put the same buttons up and down

new idea 13 Apr 2011

gsalerno posted: Customize next Release

Hi, I have seen something that can be usefull and powerfull if it will be added in the next release of SWS suite: When I would like to stream an application who as pdf link and Adobe is not streamed too, it show me shortcuts without icons, not so fine. Is it possible to link the non streamed application directly to the icon of the application dependence steam? Example: Before any ...