Introduction to managed desktops and application management

Simon Bisson

Information management is as much about people as it is about process and managing users can be as important as locking down servers and networks. One tool that can help any IT manager is a managed desktop environment, which can be tailored to support both information and task workers.

Built on top of existing directory services, managed desktops let you define and deploy policies that control a users’ ability to customise their desktop environments. You can also use them to centrally deploy applications and document templates, using set policies to determine where users store files.

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