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M5 LivePC by Moka5 is local virtual desktop software (also known as client-side VDI)     that encapsulates VMware Player and VMware Fusion to provide centralized management over these local Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X hypervisors.

Overview
Based on research conducted by Stanford University, Moka5 was founded in 2008 with the commercial release of its first product, M5 LivePC. LivePC is currently on version 3.19, released 28 January 2014. It can be installed on bare metal, Microsoft Windows, or Mac OS X and can provide access to multiple Microsoft Windows virtual desktops, including different versions, from the M5 LivePC container.

System requirements

 * Guest OS: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit),
 * Host OS: Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 8.1, Mac OS X 10.7-10.9, bare metal
 * Management Server: Windows Server 2008 R2 SP2
 * Database: SQL Server 2008 SP3 or R2 SP2
 * Creator: Windows 7 (64 bit)
 * App Gateway: Windows Server 2008 R2 SP2
 * Image Store: Windows Server 2008 R2 SP2 (can be combined with Management Server and SQL Server for up to 500 users)
 * Web Console: Chrome 28, Firefox 25, Internet Explorer 8-10, Safari 5

Components
Console – a web-based console for IT to set container policies, configure LDAP integration and create local users and groups as needed, deploy and manage images, and create reports.

Management Server – the management component that is installed on a server, which allows you to manage LivePC images, requires a small SQL server installation.

Creator - creates, updates, tests and uploads the LivePC images to the M5 Management Server

App Gateway – enables communication between the management server and LivePCs over the Internet for authentication, policy updates, player updates, and image updates.

Image Store – houses corporate “golden images” for download to local machines. Primary and replica options available for a large or distributed workforce

Player – a client-based application for end users to access and run LivePC that incorporates VMware Player (for Windows) and VMware Fusion (for Macs)

LivePC – one or more virtual desktop images in a proprietary Moka5 format that allows the same image to be run on Windows, on Mac or directly on the hardware without the need for a host OS (bare metal). LivePC images can be joined to an AD domain without requiring a reboot, and they remain joined through image updates.

Features


Local Execution The virtual desktop is fully contained on the host computer, including all files, apps, and user data. The virtual image can be used without being connected to the organizational network and does not use a virtual desktop checkout process.

Data Segregation User data and files are stored inside the container, which can be encrypted. Administrators can prevent copy / paste between the guest and the host. This is particularly important in BYOD environments where the organization does not own the host computer.

Self-Service Provisioning Users download and install the M5 Player and LivePC(s) from the organization's Intranet. Installation is a 3-click process.

Bare Metal M5 LivePC can be installed on bare metal desktops or laptops. It first installs a limited version of Ubuntu and then the M5 Player. This enables a single solution across bare metal and Type 2 hypervisor installations, but means that Moka5 is not a true Type 1 hypervisor solution.

Instant Update In layered deployments, LivePC image updates to the player, OS patches, and base image application changes (add/delete/patch software) are downloaded in the background and applied "instantly" by rebooting

Rejuvination In layered deployments, if a user's LivePC becomes infected or corrupted in some way, a clean LivePC image can be quickly restored by the user without losing their work files.

Encryption Before deploying containers, select none, AES 128, or AES 256 options for encrypting the container, including all applications and user files in the container.

Security Policies Policy enforcement can be executed at the organizational, group, or individual level. 130+ Policy controls can be set, including prohibiting file transfers via USB, drag/drop, or copy/paste from guest to host, invoking AVG anti-virus scan on host prior to container access, and remote revoke or kill capabilities.

Access Controls Active Directory / LDAP integration, 2 factor authentication, custom M5 users and groups, and pass-through authentication from container to desktop login for a single sign-on experience.

Unity view creates a seamless desktop environment between Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X applications. It optionally hides Windows' start menu and taskbar and runs the Windows applications directly from the dock in OS X. Further, users can drag and drop files between Windows and the Mac, and use familiar Mac keyboard shortcuts to copy and paste between Windows and Mac applications.