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Symantec Workspace Virtualization (abbreviated asSWV) is anapplication virtualization solution forMicrosoft Windows bySymantec, now known asSymantec Endpoint Virtualization Suite (SEVS).
Originally pioneered byAltiris and based on technology acquired from FSLogix and named Software Virtualization Solution, SWV allows applications and data to be put into virtual layers (application layers and data layers) instead of being installed to the basefile system andRegistry. This is achieved through the use of a filterdriver and layering technologyAltiris acquired from FSLogix. By placing applications and data into managed layers called Virtual Software Packages (VSP's), SWV allows on-the-fly activation, deactivation, or resetting of applications, to avoid conflicts between applications, and to remove them cleanly without altering the base Windows installation.
Altiris was acquired bySymantec Corporation in 2007, who are the makers ofNorton AntiVirus, amongst other things. SWV is available on a trial basis, but must be purchased to enable the full features. SWV is free for private use.
In 2008, Symantec acquired AppStream to incorporate the streaming of virtual applications.[1] According to a quote from DABCC.com, this will "deliver virtualized, on-demand application delivery and management".[citation needed]
Previous names for SWV are the before-mentioned SVS and Software Virtualization Professional.
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