Desktop Virtualization

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1 Desktop Virtualization Cameron Smith Sales Engineer for IN, KS, and MO 2010

2 Managing Desktops Today How do I maintain or improve desktop management when I m required to do more with less? Less budget, less power consumption, less resources.. Information and data is our most important asset. Security is a priority and we need to ensure that this data and IP is safeguarded I need to support a growing # diverse applications that don t always run well in a terminal services environment I need to provide users with the best possible experience on LAN, off LAN, on multiple devices.

3 Desktop and application delivery as a managed service Profile Persona Apps OS Data Persona Apps OS Persona Apps OS Persona Apps OS Data Persona Apps OS

4 Virtualization and Cloud Models Session Virtualized Cloud PC Web Shared PC Storage Management Shared Execution Display Light Management Storage Management Isolated Execution Display Light Management Storage Management Execution Storage Management Hybrid Display / Execution Storage Management Shared Execution Display Datacenter / control point Cloud, Microsoft Terminal Services, Citrix XenApp Cloud, MS Hyper-V, Citrix XenDesktop, VMware View Citrix Provisioning Server, Wyse WSM Cloud, Web Server Microsoft MultiPoint Server Execution Centralized Centralized Distributed Hybrid Centralized Benefits User density, low TCO App compatibility and OS flexibility PC experience, central control User density, flexibility, TCO Low TCO, PC as server, easy install Ideal user type Task Knowledge, Specialty Any Task Task, Student Green Benefits Network User Experience LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi Good Good LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi Best LAN, WAN Best Best LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi Good USB Mobility Future Best None - USB cabling Security / Control Best Good 4

5 Who are the players? 5

6 Simplify Desktop Image Management Image Updates Manage thousands of desktops Streamline desktop management Quick provisioning Simplify update, patch, and upgrade activities while retaining user settings Guarantee updates are applied to every desktop

7 Getting Started What do I need to get started in desktop virtualization? A server with plenty of RAM, CPU, and disk to run: ESX/ESXi vcenter as a VM Your master image desktop OS as a VM X number of clones as VMs The broker (View or XenDesktop) as a VM A solid network A thin client 7

8 Step 1 : Determine which users Choose easy targets, ideally: Smaller number of applications Easy-going and will provide honest feedback No special device support 8

9 Step 2 : Choose a platform Citrix XenDesktop? Pro s : Very flexible, great user experience, excellent level of IT and user acceptance, any device Con s : Can be pricey, history of being complicated VMware View? Pro s : Easy to setup and manage, wide user community, Composer saves SAN cost Con s : PCoIP isn t great on the WAN, pricey, and some consider it still in infancy Wyse WSM? Pro s : Easy to setup, low TCO, no SAN required Con s : 100% of happy customers say there are none 9

10 Step 3 : Create a base image Image Cloning Build a base Windows 7 or Windows XP image Recommended for first run that you bundle your applications into the image Step 4 : Create clones in a desktop pool Select base image and configure the number of clones that you want to create 10

11 Machine Type Definitions Pooled Direct copies of the master VM, no customization Dedicated Permanently assigned to individual users, with customization Physical Desktops hosted on dedicated blade servers; no centralized power control Streamed vdisk imaged from a master target device with Provisioning Services 11

12 Step 5 : Assign users Desktop1 Desktop2 Desktop3 User1 12

13 Step 6 : Connect! Demo of Citrix connection 13

14 Tips for a successful Proof of Concept Plenty of storage speed/iops on your SAN Fast network 1Gb where possible Choose the right endpoint (thin client) Don t overcomplicate the architecture - KISS 14

15 Wyse Range of Products Z Class 1.6Ghz dual-core processor 4 USB USB 3.0 Can mount on monitor, desk, wall R Class 6 USB 2 Serial 2 DVI Can mount on monitor, desk, wall V Class 3 USB 1 Serial 1 DVI Can mount on monitor, desk, wall X Class 12 and 14 form factors Wyse Pocket Cloud Available on Android, ios C Class 4 USB 1 DVI (dual with DVI/VGA splitter) Can mount on monitor, desk, wall Wyse PC Extender Repurpose PC solution with integrated ICA and PCoIP support 15

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