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Applications
This feature of the Barracuda SSL VPN allows for the publishing of applications that are to be either
downloaded or launched by your clients. The benefits of being able to distribute resources in this way
are mainly linked with convenience and reduced costs of distributing applications and dependant
software.
This section will cover:
• What is an Application Shortcut?
• Applications Interface
• Publish a new Application
• Edit an Existing Application
• Removing an Application
What is an Application Shortcut?
An application shortcut allows for the publication of an application via the Barracuda SSL VPN
appliance. This means an application can be distributed very easily to authorized clients. This prevents
the need to install specific application software on each client. In order for an application shortcut to
function it requires the following information:
• Shortcut Identity
• A valid Extension type
• A valid Application shortcut configuration
• Associated Policy
The other major component to an application is the extension that is associated to it. The extension is
in essence the method of connection to be used to gain access to the application
Applications Interface
The main applications page provides information on all applications present within the system. By
hovering over any resource a pop-up is loaded that provides information on the details of each
resource, in this instance the key information is detailed below:
• Name: The name of the Application shortcut.
• Type: The Extension type.
• Description: Further details on the resource
Action Icons
The action icons against each application shortcut performs functions on the associated application
shortcut, their respective objective is detailed below: