Cloud Management

Modernize Development and Testing

Develop and test applications in a virtual sandbox with the ability to rapidly create and eliminate virtual production environments. Whether using traditional desktop applications for Windows or Mac, server applications built on Linux or container-driven, cloud-native applications, the ALHD platform is the foundation of a modern agile development workflow.

Use Containers to Build Cloud-Native Apps

Build scalable cloud-native applications right on your desktop using ALHD Photon OS. Prepare your apps for the cloud with the ALHD Cloud Native Application stack. Automate your application lifecycle deployment into scalable production systems running Photon Platform or into traditional vSphere data center environments using vSphere Integrated Containers.

Automate and Deploy from CLI

Codify the rapid creation and elimination of virtual machines and their applications’ dependencies by using modern automation tools. Run headless VMs from the command line or integrate into a container-based automation workflow using docker-machine and Photon OS.

Encrypt Virtual Machines

Built-in encryption enables you to secure every VM and limit accessibility to only authorized users.

Download and Run Pre-Built Images

Take advantage of the emerging community sharing container-based images and ALHD templates pre-built for developer workflows of every type.

Securely Share Files and Paths from Host to Guest

Use shared folders to avoid having to re-download source code over potentially insecure networks during deployment. You can then re-use the same local files within your development or testing VM environments without having to download them or sync them into source code repositories first.

Build, Test and Debug Apps for Windows 10

Build modern Universal Windows Platform applications with support for the latest touch devices with accelerometer and multi-touch pass-through on Windows 8 and Windows 10 hosts.

Develop More Secure Apps

Run your code on a VM to test the hardness of your application in a secure, self-contained and destructible environment, isolated from your host machine. You can even clone your VM to create a safe rollback without the worry of damage or compromise.

Run Windows on a Mac (without rebooting)

Now you can continue running your favorite Windows applications on the laptop you love, side by side with your Mac applications, sharing files and system resources fast and reliably.

Focus on the Application that Matters

Seamlessly access apps from multiple operating systems on separate monitors (even Retina), desktops or side by side.

Run Linux on Windows or Mac (without rebooting)

The ability to run a second OS is ideal for those who refuse to compromise. ALHD gives you side-by-side access to Linux (and 200 other supported operating systems) applications from either your Mac or your Windows PC and tablet. Alternatively, you can put Windows or other operating systems on your Linux machine.

Access Desktops from Anywhere, Even Offline

For road warriors and offshore development, VMs are a better way of securely delivering a local desktop that doesn't rely on a fast network connection.

Reduce Laptop Management Costs

Reduce CapEx and OpEx costs associated with operating remote laptops with centrally controlled, cloud-deployed, local virtual desktops. Easily reclaim software licenses when decommissioning BYOPC workers.

Enforce Time-Based Restrictions

Create time-bound, encrypted, local virtual desktops that auto-expire and can even remove themselves from remote machines.

Eliminate Laptop Provisioning Costs

Remotely enable and refresh virtual desktops with no downtime for branch offices and mobile workers.

Enforce Desktop Isolation

Force separation of personal and work-related files by isolating the virtual hard disk from the physical, controlling copy-and-paste and restricting drag-and-drop.

Embrace the BYOPC Culture

Rapidly deliver standardized corporate desktops to user-owned Macs and PCs, policy-secured and Active Directory authorized.

Restrict External Device Access

Enforce policies on the use of USB memory cards, flash drives, video cameras and any other third-party devices plugged into a laptop.

Extend the Life of Legacy Applications

Deploy mission-critical, legacy applications on modern hardware while taking advantage of compliance and security technologies available for the latest host operating systems.