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ZENworks Application Virtualization vs. Competitors

Take a look at how Novell ZENworks Application Virtualization squares off against the competition.

Feature Novell Altiris Microsoft LANDesk /
VMware		 Citrix
Integrated into console and processes No Yes Yes No Yes
Includes preconfigured applications Yes No No No No
Zero footprint architecture Yes No No Yes No
Agentless architecture Yes No No Yes No
No server required Yes No No Yes No
Runs on locked-down kiosk PCs Yes No No Yes No
USB portable mode Yes No No Yes No
Tested and supported application list Yes No No No No
Supports virtual services Yes No No Yes No
Packaging ease of use—requires no special per-application install procedures Yes No No Yes No
Virtualization and isolation per application Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Supports isolated Office and .NET Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Application streaming included Yes Yes Yes Compatible with streaming solutions Yes
Integrates with Novell ZENworks Configuration Management Yes No No No No

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