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Microsoft Virtual Server vs VMware ThinApp [EOL] comparison

Microsoft and Broadcom are both solutions in the Application Virtualization category. Additionally, 92% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.
Microsoft Virtual Server
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92% willing to recommend
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    100% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    Microsoft Virtual Server
    Average Rating
    8.2
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.4
    Number of Reviews
    38
    Ranking in other categories
    Application Virtualization (3rd)
    VMware ThinApp [EOL]
    Average Rating
    9.0
    Number of Reviews
    3
    Ranking in other categories
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    Featured Reviews

    CharlesChang - PeerSpot reviewer
    Efficient resource management and cost savings benefit usage
    I do not get the detail of the money saved, but I am not a system engineer, so I do not know how much we saved. From one to 10, I would give it eight in terms of expense. It is deployed on-premises. In general, I rate my overall experience with Microsoft Virtual Server as an eight out of ten.
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    it_user769638 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Streamlines checking our app after pushing an update, which helps cut costs
    In the past we used multiple servers to load-balance the application and when we pushed updates to the application we would need to check it on all servers. But when it comes to VMware ThinApp we can do it on a file server or Isilon share and this helps cut costs and create a healthy environment. If we publish an application in Citrix through a server we should have more capacity. On multiple occasions, some applications need updates so at that point we need to disable the servers. But in this case there is no need for disabling user sessions, they can use it and we can do just gpupdate to update all servers in a row.
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
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    Computer Software Company
    9%
    Government
    8%
    Healthcare Company
    8%
    Energy/Utilities Company
    8%
     

    Company Size

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    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business19
    Midsize Enterprise8
    Large Enterprise14
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    Questions from the Community

    What do you like most about Microsoft Virtual Server?
    The solution is easy to manage.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Virtual Server?
    I am not involved much in cost-related matters but heard from management that it is a better choice.
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    What needs improvement with Microsoft Virtual Server?
    I do not know about disadvantages as I am not a system engineer, but something can be challenging or complex.
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    Also Known As

    Virtual Server, MS Virtual Server
    ThinApp
     

    Overview

    The most cost-effective server virtualization technology is now available as a free download. Virtual Server is a key component of any server consolidation strategy. Increase hardware utilization and cut power costs while enabling your organization to rapidly configure and deploy new servers.
    Microsoft

    VMware ThinApp accelerates application deployment and simplifies application migration with agentless application virtualization. Deploy ThinApp packages on "locked-down" PCs and allow end users to run their favorite applications without compromising security. ThinApp eliminate application conflicts by isolating applications from each other and the underlying OS into a single executable file that can be easily deployed to many endpoints.

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    Sample Customers

    Paylocity, ASELSAN, Sochi Organizing Committee, Supervisor of Elections, Orange County, Florida, Netgem, Nav Canada, The British & Irish Lions
    Delhi International Airport, Telus Communications Company, Mansfield District Council, St Edmunds College, Sydney Adventist Hospital, ITSAM, Hertz International, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. , ASVZ, Appenzell Ausserrhoden Informatik, MTF, Stadt Hattingen, €sterreichisches Verkehrsbªro AG, DER Reisebªro GmbH & Co OHG, Thomas-Krenn.AG, BFI Wien, Metal One Pipe & Tubular Products Inc., NTT Neomeit
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