Compared with on-premises application deployment solutions, App Streaming provides the following benefits: scalable resources, abundant computing resources, interconnection among convenience accounts, cross-platform ecosystems, diverse security policies, and cost-effectiveness.
Differences between App Streaming and common application deployment solutions
The following table describes the advantages of App Streaming compared with traditional common application deployment solutions.
Characteristics | App Streaming | Common application deployment solution |
Abundant cloud computing resources and flexible scalability. | Yes | No |
Cloud-based services that require no deployment and simplified O&M. | Yes | No |
A fully managed service that runs applications in the cloud and pushes streaming data to users over networks to save costs in data centers and energy. | Yes | No |
Simplified lifecycle management of applications and rapid launch of new applications and versions. | Yes | No |
Transfer of cloud-device protocols in pixels and data storage in the cloud for high performance, security, and reliability. | Yes | No |
Distribution of applications based on permissions. | Yes | No |
Remote access to application resources anytime, anywhere, without installation. | Yes | No |
Benefits of App Streaming
App Streaming is a fully managed service that runs applications in the cloud and pushes streaming data to users over networks. The service provides the following benefits:
Efficient Management
Manages applications in the cloud in a centralized manner to simplify the management of the application lifecycle and enable the rapid launch of new applications and versions.
Quick Distribution
Allows you to deploy applications in the cloud and deliver applications to users in media streaming without the need to rewrite code. This enables unified and quick distribution of applications that have different operating systems.
Auto Scaling
Supports scaling within minutes for flexible change of cloud resources.
Optimal User Experience
Provides real-time user interaction experience based on cloud-device protocols featuring high performance, reliability, and security.
Custom Configurations
Allows you to specify custom session quotas in different scenarios to fully leverage cloud computing power.
Easy Access
Allows access from Alibaba Cloud Workspace clients to simplify the access to applications.