Virtualizing The Desktop. Scott Galvin

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1 Virtualizing The Desktop Scott Galvin

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3 Where are you with virtualizing your desktops? How much have you heard about VDI? I have implemented (or am strongly considering implementing) VDI in my enterprise I understand some benefits but would like to know more I can spell VDI What interests you about Desktop Virtualization? I saw a lot of benefit from virtualizing my servers this is the next logical step I have users who have issues that VDI can solve I hear VDI being thrown around by peers and in articles. I just want to know more.

4 What is Desktop Virtualization Desktop Virtualization is the separation of the desktop operating system from the hardware layer Desktop Virtualization is a concept not a technology VDI is a type of Desktop Virtualization they do not necessarily mean the same thing What are my options if I m exploring Desktop Virtualization VDI Terminal Services(Remote Desktop Session Host)/Citrix Client VMs OS Streaming

5 What Are My VDI Options Vendors Structures Pooled (Dynamic) Dedicated (Static)

6 Pooled VDI Configuration

7 Pooled VDI Pros/Cons Advantages Extended PC lifecycle or thin clients Management of desktops Centralization of application updates Desktop provisioning Reduced downtime due to hardware Increased data security Full functionality remote access Full functionality on an array of devices Disadvantages Degraded user experience Reliance on the data line Increased complexity of network computing environment Increased workload on the IT staff Setup and maintenance of peripherals Limited application support Increased impact on central infrastructure downtime Flexibility

8 When Does The Pooled Configuration Make Sense? This can be an extremely efficient way to operate if: You can keep a perfectly uniform operating environment Every application current and future will work and be supported in the virtualized desktop environment

9 Pooled Configuration ROI Traditional Environment Server Requirements CPU RAM Storage I/O Drive Space Licensing Data Comm Workstations Pooled VDI Environment Server Requirements CPU RAM Storage I/O Drive Space Licensing Data Comm Workstations

10 Dedicated VDI Configuration

11 Dedicated VDI Pros/Cons Advantages Extended PC lifecycle or thin clients Desktop Provisioning Reduced downtime due to hardware Increased data security Full functionality remote access Full functionality on an array of devices Disadvantages Degraded User experience Reliance on data line Increased workload on the IT staff Huge datacenter resource requirement Increased complexity of network computing environment Setup and maintenance of peripherals Elimination of efficiency of maintenance processes Increased impact on central infrastructure downtime COST$$$$$$$$$$

12 When Does The Dedicated Configuration Make Sense? Operating Requirements This scenario will work if: Every application current and future will work and be supported in the virtualized desktop environment Storage and bandwidth are readily available -or- You are considering for a small subset of users for parttime use such as remote access.

13 Dedicated Configuration ROI Traditional Environment Server Requirements CPU RAM Storage I/O Drive Space Licensing Data Comm Workstations Dedicated VDI Envmnt Server Requirements CPU RAM Storage I/O Drive Space Licensing Data Comm Workstations

14 Let s Compare VDI to RDSH VDI Improved data security Efficiency in managing devices Full version of Windows to operate from Offers the desktop version of Windows Each session is independent RDSH (Terminal Services) Improved data security Efficiency in managing devices Shared version of Windows Offers the server version of windows Cost effective to implement (VDI can cost 3 to 4 x as much on average)

15 RDSH Architecture

16 VDI File Architecture

17 VDI File Architecture

18 What Are You Trying to Solve? Can you clearly explain why you are implementing VDI? Centralized Management Pooled vs. Dedicated Full function remote access Increased data security Security vs. Convenience (Flexibility) I can put thin clients everywhere It s easier to add desktops

19 So Where Does This Leave Us? VDI is awesome. (for certain things) Only one third of VMware users use VDI as their primary environment Understand your issues What are you trying to solve? Understand your users Do not oversimplify or underestimate user issues or concerns

20 Questions? Scott Galvin EVP, Technical Solutions #SafeConf