What is the purpose of each virtual machine on EazyApp?

Modified on Wed, Sep 8, 2021 at 11:05 AM

On your EazyApp system, we have already configured 4 virtual machines for your business's private virtual environment. The virtual environment consists of the following virtual machines. The 2 virtual machines you connect to and manage are the File Server and the Application Host(s)

Domain Controller
- The domain controller is pre-configured and managed by Applianz technicians. Within this, we push our group policy updates and changes. We are happy to make and update GPO's at your request!
File Server
- The File Server is where your business application's server components should be installed and configured. If your application has server-specific software, it should be installed in this session. Application data and server software should be put on the N: Drive, labeled AppData, unless otherwise directed. The AppData is shared out to the Application Host(s) via an SMB shared of \\FileServer\AppData.
- Examples of software to be installed on this virtual machine include:
  - Quickbooks Database Server Manager
  - SQL Server
  - Sage Server Software
Application Host(s)
- The Application Host(s) is the virtual machine where any software your end-users may use should be installed. The software configured on this virtual machine is published out via RemoteApp to allow delivery to your end-users workstations.
- Examples of software to be installed on this virtual machine include:
  - Quickbooks Desktop
  - Microsoft Office 365
    - Note: 365 E3 is required to run in a Remote Desktop environment
  - Sage Client Software
  - Point of Sale software
- If you are a larger user base we have provided you with multiple application hosts. Ensure that both are configured with the same software and settings as users are balanced between the two.
Gateway (aka Connect)
- The Gateway (also referred to as Connect) virtual machine is managed by Applianz technicians. It provides security and connection services for the platform. A web server is configured on the virtual machine and access to this web server for your use is available upon request.