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If applicable, consider storing desktops on local ESXi datastores. This strategy can offer advantages
such as inexpensive hardware, fast virtual-machine provisioning, high-performance power operations,
and simple management. For a list of the limitations, see “Storing View Composer Linked Clones on
Local Datastores,” on page 248. Instant clone pools are not supported on local data stores.
NOTE For information about other types of storage options, see Chapter 16, “Reducing and Managing
Storage Requirements,” on page 233.
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Use an Active Directory GPO (group policy object) to configure location-based printing, so that the
desktop uses the nearest printer. For a complete list and description of the settings available through
Group Policy administrative (ADM) templates, see Chapter 17, “Configuring Policies for Desktop and
Application Pools,” on page 255.
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Use a GPO or Smart Policies to control whether local USB devices are connected to the desktop when
the desktop is launched or when USB devices are plugged in to the client computer.
Advantages of Application Pools
With application pools, you give users access to applications that run on servers in a data center instead of
on their personal computers or devices.
Application pools offer several important benefits:
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Accessibility
Users can access applications from anywhere on the network. You can also configure secure network
access.
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Device independence
With application pools, you can support a range of client devices, such as smart phones, tablets,
laptops, thin clients, and personal computers. The client devices can run various operating systems,
such as Windows, iOS, Mac OS, or Android.
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Access control
You can easily and quickly grant or remove access to applications for one user or a group of users.
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Accelerated deployment
With application pools, deploying applications can be accelerated because you only deploy applications
on servers in a data center and each server can support multiple users.
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Manageability
Managing software that is deployed on client computers and devices typically requires significant
resources. Management tasks include deployment, configuration, maintenance, support, and upgrades.
With application pools, you can simplify software management in an enterprise because the software
runs on servers in a data center, which requires fewer installed copies.
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Security and regulatory compliance
With application pools, you can improve security because applications and their associated data are
centrally located in a data center. Centralized data can address security concerns and regulatory
compliance issues.
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Reduced cost
Depending on software license agreements, hosting applications in a data center can be more cost-
effective. Other factors, including accelerated deployment and improved manageability, can also reduce
the cost of software in an enterprise.
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