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Everything you need to know about VDI
Adam HallTechnology Strategist
Gavin BennettSystems Engineer – Citrix NZ
Session Code: SVR309
So, what is VDI?
Lets start with a prize!
Our definitions are …
Delivery of a Windows desktop via a delivery protocol
Delivery of a virtual Windows Client from a centralised platform
Did you know?
The Hands on Labs for TechEd 2009 are all delivered through VDI?
Considerations for VDI
user:image ratio1:1 ? 1:many ?
Applications ?Install?Virtualise?Stream?
User ProfilesUser DataPatch ManagementAnti-virus Server hardwareClient Hardware
Sound Familiar?VDI is not a silver bullet for desktop management!
Microsoft VDI
The Microsoft position
Windows 7 as the preferred clientSmall and low complexity environments
Citrix XenDesktop
Guest WorkersTask Workers Remote WorkersOffice Workers
hosted virtual desktopsVMs or blade PCs
hosted desktops on the server
desktop streaming
Citrix Today
XenDesktop + XenApp
Guest WorkersTask Workers Remote WorkersOffice Workers Mobile Workers
local virtual
desktops
hosted virtual desktopsVMs or blade PCs
hosted desktops on the server
desktop streaming
Extending to Mobile Workers
Dynamic Desktop Assembly and Delivery
DesktopAppliance
Delivered with best user
experience
Single master of each component
Dynamically assembled at
runtime
UserSetting
s
Apps
OS
Virtual Desktop
On-demand assembly
Desktop Delivery Components
Users
Brokering
Operating Systems, Apps, and user Profiles are provisioned on demand
Users desktop is delivered
Users login and request their desktop
1 2
3
Apps
User Settings
OS
User Profiles
App Delivery
Desktop Provisioning
Virtual DesktopHosting Infrastructure
Virtual Desktop
End User Experience
Desktop Appliances
unmanaged machines
AccessScenarios
Web page Windowed Full-Screen
login Full-Screen
Desktop Streaming on the LAN
Apps
Desktop OS
User Profile
Hosted Virtual Desktops
Virtual Delivery Protocol
Real-time
Assembly
Any Device
Existing PCs
Any Network
XenDesktop – VM or physicalOnly solution that can both host and stream desktops
Why install an OS?
Why install an OS?
Why install an OS?
Why install an OS?
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HDX in the Data Center
1HDX on
theNetwork
2HDX at
the Device
3
Citrix HDX Technology Leverages the Entire Delivery System
Optionalh/w acceleration
If possible,use HDX on the device
Fallback:use HDX in the data center
Inspect Networ
k
2
InspectEndpoint
3
Inspect Server
1
Optimise using HDX Broadcast
Adaptive Orchestration of HDX Technology
What is user experience?
Network Performance
Collaboration
3D & Next Gen Graphics
WAN Optimization
Connectivity
Multimedia
HDX Plug-n-Play Enhancements
Isochronous USB supportAdvanced multi-monitor configurations
What about offline?
Types of Client Hypervisor Architectures
Type 2 HypervisorType 1 Hypervisor
Type-1 hypervisor
hardware
personal image
corporate image
Type-2 hypervisor
hardware
Personal Image
corporate image
•Collaborating on Citrix XenClient a bare-metal client hypervisor
•Delivered by Citrix and Intel OEM partners
•First availability beginning December 2009
Next Generation Laptops: Virtualisation “Built-in”
Hypervisor from Citrix/Intel
Intel Processors
personal desktop
corporate image
“Business” & “Personal” Environments
Allows Local App InstallsMinimal Management
Virus ScannerSecurity Patches
No SLASelf-Service Wipe
Business Personal
Locked downNo local app installsTightly managed
Self-service corp apps
Desktop Delivery for Mobile Workers
Single image managementDynamic desktop assemblyService level assurance
Users
Hypervisor from Citrix/Intel
BYOC
initial download
subsequent
Δsync
Apps
User Settings
OS
personaldesktop corporate image
access control policy
data
apps
OS
Security Policy in the Platform Lease policy for corporate images
Check-in every 2 weeksKill pill for stolen devicesCorporate image and user data syncData movement restrictions
USB devicesCopy & pastePrinting
Self-service “app store” for employeesSimple “storefront” for ITSaves IT money and timeGives users broad choice in a fun and familiar way
User-Installed Apps on Dynamic Desktops
Users
Personalization
App Delivery
Desktop ProvisioningVirtual Desktop
Apps
User Setting
s
OS
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© 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS,
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