Citrix Unveils “Constellation”: Next-Generation Application Virtualization Technologies Built For Lo
Tuesday, 11 October 2005 by Michel Roth
Mark Templeton announced a major technology development initiative, codenamed Project “Constellation,” to deliver the next generation of application virtualization technologies built for the next major release of Microsoft® Windows Server™ - codenamed Longhorn. These technologies will lead to a broader set of Citrix products that will enable our customers to deliver, manage and support on-demand access to IT services.

“Constellation represents our vision of the future of application virtualization,” said Templeton. “Constellation comprises new innovative technologies that have been under development for the past two years and will result in many new application virtualization products, features and options.”

Constellation technologies include:
• System health monitoring for resilience, problem isolation and fault tolerance
• Guaranteed best end-user experience through autonomic load management
• Graphics acceleration for improved application performance for all application types including graphics intensive applications
• Effective monitoring and management of service level agreements through end-to-end visibility and reporting, including user experience monitoring
• On-demand system configuration for continuous operations and effective system state management
• Much improved access compliance for tighter security, from preventive to forensic auditing, using system lockdown and session recording technologies

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