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Read MoreWhat is Omnissa DEM?
Omnissa Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM) is a profile and policy management tool that enables administrators to configure and apply user environment settings to Windows desktop environments.
Improve desktop and app experience
Apply user environment settings based on role, device, and session context to help determine how desktops and applications behave after login.
Optimize application configuration
Combine policy-enforced settings with end user personalization for consistent, faster, and personal app experiences.
Supplement security
IT teams can boost security by dynamically applying security policies and settings to desktops and apps.
Features
Features that simplify profile management and desktop personalization
Deliver consistent, context-aware desktop environments, help reduce login times, and support large-scale deployments, all while supporting IT control and compliance.
Personalized desktop experiences
Profile management
Enterprise-grade scalability
Smart policies
Support platform workflows with adaptive profiles and dynamic policies
Omnissa DEM helps deliver consistent, personalized experiences and policy‑driven control across virtual desktops, physical PCs, and UEM‑managed endpoints—providing the opportunity for IT to improve user experience while supporting alignment with organizational standards.
How DEM supports virtual desktops and apps
Enhance VDI and Windows PCs with personalized experience, dynamic policies, and rapid profile management to help IT maintain control while helping improve user experiences.
Supported use cases:
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How DEM supports digital employee experience
Improve employee experience with seamless personalization that follows workers across physical, cloud, and virtual Windows environments which can help reduce friction and maintain predictable access to apps and settings.
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How DEM supports unified endpoint management
Extend consistent profiles and policies to managed Windows devices with DEM Integration Mode, helping IT streamline configuration delivery and maintain alignment across diverse endpoint fleets.
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Customer spotlight
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Isala
By moving to Omnissa Horizon® and Workspace ONE®, Isala gains flexibility, control, and a better clinician experience.
Education
Deliver seamless access to educational apps, devices, and resources, so you can focus on students and learning.
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Federal government
Help federal agencies support protected app access and centralized control—while safeguarding mission-critical information.
Finance
Omnissa enables secure, seamless access to apps and data, helps reduce risk for financial services and optimizes cost through efficient operations.
Public sector
Omnissa empowers the government to increase productivity by reducing digital friction and IT bottlenecks while expanding access securely.
Retail
Boost workforce productivity, deliver seamless, consistent customer experiences, and beat the competition with Omnissa products & solutions.
Core components and architecture
Designed to help IT deliver consistent experiences with flexible deployment and centralized control.
DEM agent and FlexEngine
Apply user settings, policies, and personalization at login with FlexEngine, the DEM agent that adapts to user context in real time.
LEARN MORE ABOUT FLEXENGINEIT configuration and profile archive shares
Store configuration files and user profile archives in central file shares to enable fast access and backups, with multisite replication options for resiliency.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SHARESHorizon Smart Policies
Manage remote desktop features contextually—such as clipboard, USB, and printing controls—to help support compliance and improve user experience.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SMART POLICIESNoAD mode configuration
Use XMLbased central configuration in environments without Active Directory Group Policy to help reduce complexity while maintaining control and flexibility.
LEARN MORE ABOUT NOAD MODEDEM agent and FlexEngine
Apply user settings, policies, and personalization at login with FlexEngine, the DEM agent that adapts to user context in real time.
LEARN MORE ABOUT FLEXENGINEIT configuration and profile archive shares
Store configuration files and user profile archives in central file shares to enable fast access and backups, with multisite replication options for resiliency.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SHARESHorizon Smart Policies
Manage remote desktop features contextually—such as clipboard, USB, and printing controls—to help support compliance and improve user experience.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SMART POLICIESNoAD mode configuration
Use XMLbased central configuration in environments without Active Directory Group Policy to help reduce complexity while maintaining control and flexibility.
LEARN MORE ABOUT NOAD MODEDEM agent and FlexEngine
Apply user settings, policies, and personalization at login with FlexEngine, the DEM agent that adapts to user context in real time.
LEARN MORE ABOUT FLEXENGINEIT configuration and profile archive shares
Store configuration files and user profile archives in central file shares to enable fast access and backups, with multisite replication options for resiliency.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SHARESHorizon Smart Policies
Manage remote desktop features contextually—such as clipboard, USB, and printing controls—to help support compliance and improve user experience.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SMART POLICIESNoAD mode configuration
Use XMLbased central configuration in environments without Active Directory Group Policy to help reduce complexity while maintaining control and flexibility.
LEARN MORE ABOUT NOAD MODEHelp protect user data and support compliance
DEM applies security‑hardened policies at logon and during session refresh, using user, device, and session context to help enforce post‑authentication controls on desktops and apps.
Help enforce granular policy control
DEM evaluates conditions (such as group membership, device type, network, and VDI/RDSH/local session) and applies the matching rules through FlexEngine at user logon or trigger‑based refresh. This helps IT control application behavior (for example, clipboard/USB/printer mapping), device redirection, and environment settings with precise scope.
Application and folder redirection controls
Redirect selected profile folders to enterprise file shares so user data persists across sessions and is less exposed on local machines. Administrators select which folders are redirected and can pair this with profile archives to support recovery and consistent experiences.
Policy scope, precedence, and maintenance
Policies can target individual users or groups and be layered with other Windows and Horizon controls. Configuration resides in central shares, which simplifies updates and versioning as environments scale.
Operational visibility
DEM writes events that help IT verify policy application and troubleshoot user sessions. Pairing these logs with your existing monitoring tools helps support audit needs.
Integrations and compatibility
Omnissa DEM works with traditional PCs, virtual desktops and published apps across hybrid and cloud deployments. IdP integration and conditional access are handled through Omnissa Access and Horizon.
Works with Microsoft and Active Directory
Support Active Directory–based configuration and Windows user context for policy application, helping enable flexible Windows deployments.
Integration with App Volumes
Apply user settings and policies with DEM, while leveraging App Volumes to deliver apps dynamically to help costs.
Hybrid, cloud, and physical desktop support
Omnissa DEM manages profiles and policies across Windows desktops in onpremises, cloud, and hybrid environments, helping deliver consistent experiences regardless of deployment model.
Next steps with Omnissa DEM
Pricing and packaging
Explore pricing and packaging options for Omnissa Intelligence, available as a cloud service add-on for Workspace ONE editions.
Deployment and onboarding
Get started with Omnissa DEM using guided setup and deployment resources.
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Getting started
View step-by-step instructions for installation and configuration.
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Tech Zone resources
Access best practices, tutorials, and architecture diagrams.
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Support and training
Access support resources via portal and phone.
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24x7 support
Global support team available via portal and phone.
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Training modules
Browse self-paced courses and certification paths.
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FAQ
Omnissa DEM is a profile and policy management solution that provides personalized desktop experiences and context-aware policies for Windows environments. Unlike traditional application profile management solutions, DEM does not manage the entire profile. Instead, it captures settings that the administrator specifies. User data is managed through folder redirection.
Yes. DEM can be used across hybrid, cloud, and physical Windows deployments to help deliver consistent experiences.
DEM applies contextaware policies within virtual and PC sessions to help control application behavior, device redirection, and environment settings after authentication. Identity provider integration and conditional access are handled through Omnissa Access and Horizon components.
Common use cases include Horizon virtual desktop environments, published applications, and Windows user profile management. These scenarios appear across industries such as healthcare, education, and financial services.
See the installation guide, architecture chapters, and training modules for stepbystep setup, best practices, and onboarding support.