Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Thomas Huber Regional SE Manager EMEA Eastern Region thuber@vmware.com
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Desktop Computing is Expensive & Hard to Manage Hard to Manage (inflexible): Report problem; Data backup & security; Attempt to debug remotely; Hardware, application and patch deployment; Order new hardware; Mobile users, hotdesks & branch offices. Install H/W-specific drivers; Scenario: Physical PC failure Install corporate image; Patch, run AV & join domain; Install applications; Configure for user; Map network drives; Ship new PC to branch office; Physical install; Disposal of old Hardware; Paperwork.
Centralized Desktop is the Solution Windows Terminal Server App App App App ` App App App App Benefits of centralizing the desktop in the data centre: Desktop image is centrally maintained (on server-class hardware); Data and applications never leave the data centre; Access can be easily granted, monitored and revoked. but difficult to achieve with legacy solutions: No isolation between user sessions; Challenges with resource control; Applications designed to run on desktop OS not compatible for multliuser system.
PC Experience is Expected Windows Terminal Server App App App App ` App App App App Another barrier to centralized solutions is familiarity of a PC: Users are familiar & comfortable with PC experience; Legacy solutions require locking down to the point of being inflexible; Applications can t coexist and can t always be fully exercised.
VMware VDI is the Solution VDI allows desktop to be centralized AND gives desktop experience: Each user has a virtual desktop, which works just like a PC; Applications work in VDI without compatibility issues; Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Apps Apps Apps Apps OS OS OS OS Apps Apps Apps Apps OS OS OS OS Virtualization Layer Virtual desktops are isolated & well behaved no resource conflicts User connected to Virtual Desktops running in the managed data centre.
How Does VDI Work? Server Based Computing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) virtual desktops that reside safe & secure in a corporate data center. Remote PCs connect to their virtual desktop from any device running a remote display protocol (e.g. RDP, VNC or ICA).
How Does VDI Work? VDI = VMware Infrastructure 3 VDI runs on top of VMware Infrastructure 3, gaining all the high-end benefits your virtual servers also get. Distributed Load Balancing High Availability Offload Backup Capabilities
Connection Broker VMware Infrastructure 3 Connection Broker Connection Broker manages connection from client to hosted desktop virtual machine. Connection Broker is needed also for scalable environments: Can suspend and resume virtual desktops on-demand Automatic Virtual Machine deployment for large Virtual Machine Pools
VMware Virtual Desktop Manager (VDM) 2
What is VMware VDM? VMware Virtual Desktop Manager (VDM) is a connection broker for VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). VMware VDM connects users to virtual desktops running on VMware Virtual Infrastructure (VI), and plays a critical role in security, access control, and overall desktop management.
VDM Components VDM Connection Server Primary component of VMware VDM, connecting clients to hosted virtual desktops. It is integrated with Active Directory and VirtualCenter VDM Agent Takes care of session management VDM Client Connects users to the VDM Connection Server VDM Security Server Browser-based Console that enables management for all testing activities, regardless of physical location
How VMware VDM Works? 4 C 3 1 VDM Client Laptop User connect to the Connection Server using the VDM Client. A B C D E After authentication users are seamlessly logged on to their virtual desktop. VDM Connection Server 2 ESX Servers Users get authenticated. VMware Infrastructure (Host Datacenter) Active Directory F
How User s are Authenticated? VDM Connection Servers Domain Users and User Groups Integrated with multiple domain environments and trust relationships (out the box) Retain user-management processes and skills No user data-replication required Active Directory Infrastructure SSO without vaulting two-way hashed passwords
VMware VDM Integrated with VirtualCenter A VDM Client Laptop B C D E User connect to the Connection Server using the VDM Client. VDM Connection Server ESX Servers VMware Infrastructure (Host Datacenter) Active Directory VirtualCenter F
Individual Desktops and Pool Types A VDM Client Single User B C D E User connect to the Connection Server using the VDM Client. VDM Connection Server ESX Servers Finance Group VMware Infrastructure (Host Datacenter) F
Encrypted Connections SSL tunnel between client and data center; All data encrypted inside secure tunnel; Configured out-of-the-box. Session Connection Encrypted SSL Tunnel These features are representative of feature areas under development. Feature commitments must not be included in contracts, purchase orders, or sales agreements of any kind. Technical feasibility and market demand will affect final delivery.
USB Re-Direction Locally attached devices redirected to virtual desktop; Generic solutions for USB devices including: Scanners; Printers; Card readers; Personal organizers; Etc Redirected into virtual desktop Locally attached USB device These features are representative of feature areas under development. Feature commitments must not be included in contracts, purchase orders, or sales agreements of any kind. Technical feasibility and market demand will affect final delivery.
User Interface
The top the items in the menu show machines with active sessions. The Desktop in bold is the one that the user is currently working on.
The Close menu will only have options if these are available to the users. If they are not, Close will be a simple command and will not have a drop down indicator. Terminology for the drop down options is TBD.
Clicking on the pushpin unpins the window shade.
Hovering over the window shade indicator will bring down the window shade but does not pin it. We might want to provide the option to hide the window shade completely.
To pin the window shade, users need to click on the pin again.