Spoon, the leader in application virtualization and delivery technology,
today announced the immediate availability of Spoon containers for
Windows. Spoon is the first to bring the benefits of containerization to
the Windows platform, including support for both desktop and server
applications.
Spoon containers are available immediately, free of charge, at http://spoon.net.
Users can share images and containers using the Spoon.net Hub, a central
repository that includes hundreds of pre-built images for popular
frameworks, languages, servers, and tools. Organizations can use team
accounts to instantly share containers between team members and external
users.
For example, developers can use Spoon containers to deploy .NET- and
Java-based applications, including desktop client software, browsers,
and plugins, without the need to install the .NET or Java runtimes.
Testers can test multiple instances of applications in parallel on a
single device on isolated virtual networks. IT managers can deploy new
application versions on top of existing versions without conflicts. And
users can launch applications from any Windows desktop and continue
working as they move between devices.
Spoon containers support all major desktop and server versions of
Windows, including Windows XP, and do not require administrative
privileges, device drivers, or server infrastructure. Spoon applications
can be launched directly from the web using a small browser plugin,
through the traditional Start Menu interface, or via command-line
scripting.
“Spoon is excited to bring the power of containerization to the Windows
platform,” said Spoon CEO Kenji Obata. “Building on the strengths of the
proven Spoon virtual machine engine, this release incorporates
category-changing concepts such as web launch, cross-device migration,
desktop integration, legacy OS emulation, variable layering and
isolation modes, virtual networking and device drivers, and much more.”
Because Spoon incorporates its own virtualization engine, rather than
simply providing an interface to container support in an underlying
operating system, Spoon can containerize applications across multiple
operating systems and provide advanced virtualization primitives. For
example, Spoon offers a legacy OS emulation mode allowing legacy
applications to run on Windows 7 and 8; desktop integration and
isolation control that permit desktop applications to interact with
the host device shell and desktop; and continuation, a stunning
new capability that instantly migrates application state from one device
to another over the web.
Windows users migrating to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure can
use Spoon containers to support multi-tenancy of desktop and server
applications as well as execution of applications that may not otherwise
execute properly on the Windows Server platform. And users of existing
application virtualization technologies such as App-V or ThinApp can use
Spoon containers to eliminate the need to “sequence” or “capture”
applications for packaging, a major hurdle in application package
creation.
The new SpoonScript language allows scripting of automated build, test,
and continuous integration processes. SpoonScript significantly extends
and simplifies existing container scripting languages, with features
such as multiple inheritance of base images, transient build images,
entry point and service control management, and state management and
reversion. Users that prefer a graphical interface can use Spoon Studio
to interactively create and modify containers.
Leading vendors of Windows-based applications including Autodesk and
Intuit have adopted Spoon technology to allow isolated execution of beta
versions of their applications to test users. Consumer web sites such as
ForeSee, Lending Club, and WestJet use Spoon for multi-browser and web
server testing. And government organizations such as the U.S. Census
Bureau and Argonne National Laboratories use Spoon to enable continuity
of access to legacy applications.
Pricing and Availability
Spoon.net is free to use with public repositories. Private repositories,
automated testing, legacy OS and browser emulation, and other advanced
features are available in paid subscriptions starting at $19 per month.
All plans include an unlimited number of repositories, unlimited usage
hours, and unlimited storage.
Organizations can create team accounts that provide centralized access
control and billing. An on-premises Spoon Server is available for
enterprises requiring an on-premises Spoon Hub.
For additional information on Spoon pricing or to purchase a
subscription, visit http://spoon.net/pricing.