Run an application in an SVS layer

This scenario shows you how to capture application data in a Software Virtualization Solution layer.

Scenario description

In this scenario, the end user has the following installed:

• Microsoft Word

Scenario resolution

• On the managed computer, create the Microsoft Word document C:\document\important document.doc.
• In the Symantec Management Console, on the Home menu, click Arellia > Application Control
• In the left pane, select Policies > Application Control > Application Control Policies
• Right-click Application Control Policies and select New > Run Application in SVS Layer

• Configure the policy details as follows:
  • Enable the policy using the On/Off toggle.
  • Name - Run Microsoft Word in an SVS layer.
  • Description - Capture Microsoft Word data in an SVS layer.
  • Select MS Word as the Include Filter.
  • Save changes to the policy
• In Microsoft Word, create a document and save it to C:\document\suspect document.doc.
• Close Microsoft Word.
• Verify the document is not visible in Windows Explorer; it has been isolated by the layer.
• Disable the policy and attempt to open the document. The document will no longer exist as the layer is no longer active for Microsoft Word.