The document compares and contrasts XenDesktop and VMware VDI for virtual desktop solutions. It discusses how virtual desktop technology allows centralized management and standardization of desktop images. It also covers the benefits of virtual desktops such as reducing costs, improving security and flexibility, and enhancing productivity compared to traditional desktop management approaches.
3. The Desktop Challenge Hardware Operating System User Profile Data OS Files Local Storage Applications Hard Drive Memory System Board Processor Component Risk Ramifications Hardware Disk Drive Failure Memory Failure Processor Failure System Board Failure Lost Data Lost Time Lost $$$$ Operating System Patch Failure OS Corruption Virus / Malware Applications Patch Failure Data Corruption Application Compatibility User Profile Profile Corruption Data Lost Data Corrupted Data
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5. 3 Delivery Architectures VM Desktop Server Desktops Hardware Windows Server 2003 / 2008 User User User Workstation Desktops XP or Vista XP or Vista Traditional Desktop Desktop User User Blade Hardware VDI or XenDesktop XP or Vista User User XP or Vista
6. How does your Help Desk spend their time? Reactionary tasks SW, patches, and Q&A Network ops support Strategic project work
17. VDI – Key Components VMware VI3 Platform Hosted virtual desktops VMware Virtual Desktop Manager Manages connection from client to hosted desktop. Active Directory User authentication VMware VirtualCenter Manages the VI3 platform Clients
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20. Why Citrix? The Citrix Dynamic Desktop Initiative brings together key industry players such as Microsoft, VMware, IBM, HP, Dell, Wyse, Neoware, and others to provide the most comprehensive desktop delivery solutions. Citrix is the market leader in delivering virtual Windows desktops with an estimated 10 million desktops to date. Citrix is the only company which can offer end-to-end Application Delivery Infrastructure for both application and desktop delivery.
Welcome to our Executive Technology Exchange. This morning we are talking about the Virtual Desktop Technology solutions that are available. We hope that you find our presentation informative and please feel free to provide us with your feedback.
