Next Generation Desktop
Virtualization
Sumit DhawanDirector, Desktop Delivery Division
Citrix Systems
Next Generation Desktop
Virtualization
On demand delivery and desktop
lifecycle management of desktops for
users anywhere
Traditional Desktop DeploymentWell-known processes – but labor intensive, with
significant challenges
• Complex to secure
• Slow to deploy
• Costly to maintain
Users
Image
Secure
Deploy
Monitor
Maintain
Back-up
Retire
Procure1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
Data
Center
VDI StandaloneA step in the right direction, but not a panacea
• Some benefits
– Easier to secure, backup
• Many same challenges
– Desktop image sprawl
vs. PC sprawl
• New challenges
– User experience
– Storage
– Patching/updates
Image
Secure
Deploy
Monitor
Maintain
2
3
4 6
5
Procure1
Retire8
Back-up7
Users Data
Center
Next Generation Desktop Virtualization
User Data
Center
High Speed
Virtual Delivery
User
Profiles
App
Virtualization
OS
Streaming
Apps
User
Settings
OS
Virtual Desktop
On-demand Provisioning
Recipe for successful
desktop virtualization
1. Separates app and desktop delivery for best
TCO and IT flexibility
2. Provisions personalized virtual desktops with
a single desktop image
3. Delivers a superior user experience
4. Built on Open architecture with broad
ecosystem support
Simplified Lifecycle Management,
Single Desktop Image
Benefits for Both IT and Users
New and Pristine
Personalized Desktop
Virtual Desktop
Key Architectural Components
Desktop
Delivery
Controller
VM
Infrastructure
On-demand
ProvisioningVirtual
Delivery
Protocol
InfrastructureDesktop
Appliances
Simple
experience
Low TCO
Performance
Anywhere
access
Instant On
Reliable
connections
64-bit
Open
architecture
Simplified image
management
Storage optimization
Broad
interoperability
Citrix XenDesktop
Integration & OrchestrationIntegration & Orchestration
SDK / API for extensibilitySDK / API for extensibility
Conclusions
• Next Generation Desktop Virtualization is here –
addresses the shortcomings of standalone VDI
• Key things to remember
– Separate apps & desktops
– Provision using single desktop image
– Superior user experience
– Open architecture
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