App Streaming is a fully managed service that runs applications in the cloud and streams them to users over the network — no installation, no deployment. 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.
How App Streaming compares to on-premises deployment
The following table compares App Streaming with traditional on-premises application deployment.
| Capability | App Streaming | On-premises deployment |
|---|---|---|
| Abundant cloud computing resources and flexible scalability | Yes | No |
| No deployment required and simplified Operations and Maintenance (O&M) | Yes | No |
| Fully managed service that streams applications to users over the network, eliminating data center and energy costs | Yes | No |
| Simplified application lifecycle management and rapid rollout of new versions | Yes | No |
| Pixel-level cloud-device protocol with data stored in the cloud for high performance, security, and reliability | Yes | No |
| Permission-based application distribution | Yes | No |
| Remote access to applications from anywhere, without installation | Yes | No |
Benefits
Manage all your applications from a single control plane
App Streaming centralizes the entire application lifecycle — from onboarding to version updates — so your team can roll out new versions rapidly.
Deliver applications across platforms without rewriting code
Deploy an application once in the cloud and stream it to users regardless of their operating system. No code changes are needed, and no per-device installation is required.
Scale cloud resources up or down within minutes
App Streaming supports scaling within minutes for flexible change of cloud resources to match demand.
Keep application data in the cloud with pixel-level streaming
App Streaming uses cloud-device protocols to transfer data in pixels, with application data stored in the cloud. This architecture delivers real-time, responsive interaction with high performance, reliability, and security.
Set session quotas to match your business scenarios
Configure custom session quotas for different business scenarios to align resource allocation with actual usage patterns and make the most of available cloud computing capacity.
Access applications through Alibaba Cloud Workspace clients
Users access applications through Alibaba Cloud Workspace clients to simplify access to applications.