App-V 4.6 has now officially been released as part of the MDOP 2010 suite.
App-V 4.6 can be accessed immediately via MDOP 2010. Existing MDOP customers can download MDOP 2010 at the Microsoft Volume Licensing Site (MVLS). For evaluation, MDOP 2010 can be downloaded from MSDN and TechNet.
App-V 4.6 for RDS (formerly App-V for Terminal Services) can be downloaded immediately here.
So, what’s new in 4.6?
- x64 Support: Both x64 Client and Server OS’s can now have App-V applications streamed to them. This is particularly important for Remote Desktop Services environments, as this platform is x64 only.
- Increased Language Support: Currently available in 13 languages, with an additional 11 coming in April.
- Better Integration with SCCM R2 SP2: Deliver applications faster, without having to wait for policy refresh
- Reduced SAN Storage in VDI: Shared Cache of App-V Applications means a reduced footprint of apps within the VDI environment
- Office 2010 Optimisation: Deliver Office 2010 out to users faster than traditional methods, plus run versions side by side to ease learning and adoption
Integrate with Windows 7 Features: Integrates seamlessly with BranchCache, AppLocker and BitLockerToGo.
Some fantastic enhancements, well done Microsoft.