Microsoft MDOP Virtualization Licensing Reflects their Software as a Service Support
ByMicrosoft is adding software as a service (SaaS) licensing to encourage Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) virtualization adoption. This licensing arrangement supports the idea of a future of JeOS’s (Just Enough Operating Systems) with single applications running as virtual machines on hypervisors.
App-V 4.5 will also feature a new Service Providers License Agreement (SPLA), officially called Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5 Hosting for Desktops, which will enable service providers to use App-V 4.5 to deliver third-party ISV developed applications to customers via the Software as a Service (SaaS) model. SaaS powered by App-V is a key enabler to closing the “digital divide” that exists between large enterprises with robust IT capabilities, and small businesses with limited resources. By outsourcing IT functions via service providers, small businesses are able to focus less on maintaining an IT infrastructure and more on growing their core businesses, which in turn allows them to compete more effectively in the marketplace. It’s an important opportunity for businesses to optimize their desktops, even if they lack the resources to build them out in-house.
From the Official MDOP blog:
http://blogs.technet.com/mdop/archive/2008/09/02/virtualization-delivers-optimized-desktops.aspx
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September 4th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
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June 2nd, 2009 at 4:01 am
I didn't know about that. Thanks
October 23rd, 2009 at 12:07 pm
I am very interested in technologies and softwares, but I have never heard about that before. Well, I am a beginner in this sector. All new information is always very interesting for me. I am going to read a little bit more about MDOP Virtualization. Thanks a lot for the great article and I will be waiting for other great ones from you!
Sincerely,
Nick Tomson from software application development
October 24th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Thanks PatrickN. With Microsoft building up BPOS,http://www.microsoft.com/resources/Technet/en-us/MSOnline/bpos/html/99d9ede5-ce15-476c-9a3f-d42a481d287e.htm I think they are setting themselves up to be a big player in SaaS.
October 24th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Thanks PatrickN. With Microsoft building up BPOS,http://www.microsoft.com/resources/Technet/en-us/MSOnline/bpos/html/99d9ede5-ce15-476c-9a3f-d42a481d287e.htm I think they are setting themselves up to be a big player in SaaS.