Altiris Software Virtualization Solution 2.0 review by PC Magazine

Altiris Software Virtualization Solution 2.0 review by PC Magazine: "Altiris Software Virtualization Solution 2.0
REVIEW DATE: 03.23.06

Altiris - http://www.altiris.com

A program installed under Altiris SVS is supremely flexible. You can completely uninstall it in an instant, then bring it right back to full function. If it gets corrupted, one click restores it to a just-installed state. And you can easily copy the installation to other computers. Best of all, you can download it for free here on pcmag.com.

Virtualizes software installations, allowing instant deactivation/reactivation. Can reset a corrupted program to its just-installed state. Exports installations and imports to computers with different configuration or operating systems.

No option to merge a virtualized application into the base computer. Security programs may report rootkit-like behavior. Active/inactive status not obvious in user interface.

By Neil J. Rubenking
Where virtual machine utilities like VMware Workstation manage entire virtual computers, Altiris Software Virtualization Solution 2.0 virtualizes individual software installations. In the latest PC Magazine Technical Excellence Awards, we recognized the product based on a beta version. The utility can instantly wipe out a problem program, allow alternating use of incompatible applications, and make transferring software between computers a breeze. SVS is free for personal use on up to ten computers; Follow the link at the end of this review to pcmag.com-hosted download. At the enterprise level, it sells for $29 per node (list) and integrates with the Notification Server and Deployment Solution products from Altiris.

Full review here: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1941830,00.asp