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# Microsoft Application Virtualization Reviews
**Vendor:** Microsoft  
**Category:** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization)  
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 16
## About Microsoft Application Virtualization
The appv file is a container that stores XML and non-XML files together in a single entity. This file is built from the AppX format, which is based on the Open Packaging Conventions (OPC) standard.




## Microsoft Application Virtualization Reviews
  ### 1. Versatile and good help

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** E S. | Director , Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** May 24, 2019

**What do you like best about Microsoft Application Virtualization?**

This program helps with a breadth of issues and if you run into any confusion the customer support is easy to work with

**What do you dislike about Microsoft Application Virtualization?**

This program is not especially intuitive for beginning users. But a user can do some and receive support and troubleshooting 

**What problems is Microsoft Application Virtualization solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Application virtualization for implementing programs for customer and inter office usage. Smoothies communication and allows for integration of messaging. 

  ### 2. MAV the solution to application streaming

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Education Management | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** May 16, 2019

**What do you like best about Microsoft Application Virtualization?**

The thing I like the best about MAV is the ability the distribute an app through a central location.

**What do you dislike about Microsoft Application Virtualization?**

The thing I dislike the most is the concern of server outages causes system failures. Which could be a bad thing definitely.

**Recommendations to others considering Microsoft Application Virtualization:**

Give it a try and see if it works for you

**What problems is Microsoft Application Virtualization solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We are solving the problem of not having a hosted application somewhere so acquiring that program along with the licences were a lot more difficult.



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## Microsoft Application Virtualization Features
**Performance**
- Scalability
- Portability
- Data Recovery
- Disaster Recovery

**Functionality**
- OS Integration
- Resource Saving
- Performance Management
- Security
- Third-Party Integrations
- User Management
- Compliance Management
- Task Management

**Agentic AI - Server Virtualization**
- Autonomous Task Execution
- Multi-step Planning
- Cross-system Integration
- Adaptive Learning
- Proactive Assistance
- Decision Making
- File Transfer

**Additional Functionality**
- Cloud Computing
- Archiving & Retention
- Issue Tracking
- Virtual Machine Migration
- Server Monitoring
- Status Tracking
- Secure Login
- Activity Dashboard
- API
- Graphical User Interface
- Secure Data Storage
- Alerts/Escalation
- Generative AI
- Virtual Server
- Remote Update/Installation
- Data Verification
- AI Copilot
- Reporting & Statistics
- VDI
- Database Support
- Data Synchronization
- Data Replication
- Virtual Machine Monitoring

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