VirtuAll User Environment Manager (aka V.U.E.M) is an environment management tool designed for Virtual Desktops but that can also run on traditional desktops.
It’s purpose is to get rid of login scripts that can be really powerfull but hard to maintain and make evolve.
A Community License is a free version with no support contract, and a Subscriber License is delivered with a Maintenance & Support Package
Architecture
VUEM relies on a typical client/server database architecture, where:
- VUEM Administration Console & Agents are written in Net Framework 4 (C#).
- All Agent actions are written using unmanaged API calls, meaning the Agent is calling the Windows API directly to perform process actions. This functionality ensures the fastest possible performances when managing user environments.
- SQL Server Database (2000 to 2008 R2, including Express) ensures that are all configuration settings are retained in a secure database platform. SQL Server (Express) 2005 and later, and SQL Server Compact Edition 3.5 SP2 (Agent Service) are recommended.(Note: To ensure consistency and performances, Offline mode local host cache is running Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition 3.5.)
- The VUEM Database model has been designed for efficiency and has been validated on environments containing up to 10,000 concurrent users.
Functionality
VUEM is able to manage a variety of actions, such as:
- Applications Shortcuts
- Network Printers
- Network Drives
- Virtual Drives
- Environment variables
- Registry Values
- Ports (COM/LPT) Mapping
- Ini Files Entry
- External Tasks Execution
- File / Folder Operations
- File Associations Management
- User DSN Creation
These actions will then be applied on Active Directory Users or Groups using filters:
The System Utilities includes features that improve both your virtual desktop and physical desktop user experience, such as:
- Fast Logoff (only for virtual desktops)
- CPU Management
- Memory Management
- Processes Management
- The VUEM package also includes a management console that allows the admin to manage all settings centrally:
Official Site: www.virtualdesktops.info
Citrix Blog: Announcing VUEM – A Free User Environment Manager
