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VIRTUALIZATION
BRINGING THE CLOUD INTO REACH
An introduction to Virtual Desktop
Technologies
Changes in the Virtual Desktop
landscape
Practical applications of Virtual Desktop
Technology
Demonstration & Q & A
Todays Agenda
Virtual Desktop Technology
INTRODUCTION
Virtual Desktops & their underlying infrastructure are
generally referred to as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
(VDI) or Server Hosted Virtual Desktops (SVHD).
This technology has been in existence since ~1999
Citrix Pioneered Application Virtualization with WinFrame
& Metrafame
Initial adoption in the mid-market was to reduce
expensive WAN requirements
Virtual Desktop Technology
INTRODUCTION
Velocity in delivering true desktop experience
wasnt realized until 2006
Over 330 unique acquisitions made by major
players from 2009 to current
VDI is now very mature, largely due to Enterprise
Business & Education
Affordability of this has never been in better for
SMBs
Virtual Desktop Technology
INTRODUCTION
2014 Server Virtualization Adoption
SMB Sector; companies < 500 users.
Source: Aberdeen Group.
>71% of SMBs have a hypervisor today
Virtual Desktop Technology
INTRODUCTION
Most VDI deployments meet TCO expectations
Virtual Desktop Technology
INTRODUCTION
VDI Successes
Rate of success for VDI deployments
consistently on the rise
Less complicated, more integrated VDI
platforms
Higher flexibility for end-users and system
administrators alike
Consistently improved end-user experience
Virtual Desktop Technology
INTRODUCTION
83% of mid-market
companies reporting VDI
adoption
No plans
Evaluation
Proof of Concept
Departmental/Role Deployment
Enterprise-Wide Deployment
7
6
14
24
49
17
4
34
37
8
19
17
20
18
26
InfoWorld/IDC
VDI Adoption Study
January 2013 - 13,041 Respondents
% Respondents (20-500) % Respondents (500-1000) % Respondents (1000-5000)
Virtual Desktop Technology
INTRODUCTION
Virtual Desktop Technology
INTRODUCTION
2014 SHVD Adoption Poll
SMB Healthcare Sector
63%
Virtual Desktop Technology
INTRODUCTION
2014 SHVD End-User Devices
SMB Healthcare Sector
Traditional End-User equipment is being replaced by VDI
Virtual Desktop Technology
INTRODUCTION
VDI by industry
Supporting BYOD initiatives
Virtual Desktop Technology
The Landscape
VDI Architecture: 2010
Virtual Desktop Technology
The Landscape
The leading reasons for failed VDI Deployments:
The personnel responsible for Storage, Networking, Servers, and
End-User support must all operate as one.
The Siloed-approach of years-past no longer works
Soviet Bloc-era desktops - users had little to no permission
Inability to determine performance & operational issues
Proof-of-Concept is scaled beyond scope without
additional resources
Virtual Desktop Technology
The Landscape
VDI Architecture: 2014
Fewer Components
Tight integration between systems
Vastly improved management
Virtual Desktop Technology
The Landscape
VDI has changed substantially
Virtual Desktop Technology
The Landscape
Fueling the change
Full-frame rate support for up to 4 monitors
HD+ video resolutions
Accessibility of local devices, including USB devices
An always-on desktop experience.
No updates, no downtime, no interruptions.
A consistent desktop experience accessible on any device
MANAGEMENT
High ratio of users to
admins
Single-pane-of-glass End
User device management
Ease of OS/Application
deployment
SECURITY
BYOD/BYOC environments
Delegated Administration
Sensitive or Confidential data
FLEXIBILITY
Interchangeable
hardware
Zero-touch deployment
Easy spares /
replacement policy
Benefits of VDI
Ultra-fast (even automated) deployment of virtual
desktops
Support BYOD/BYOC without complete policy rewrite
Secure/Regulated environments
Zero-client, Zero VPN solution
Consistent, enhanced performance regardless of end-
user device
Benefits of VDI
VDI Case Study
Large scale systems migration
Organization of 220 professional office employees
Five primary groups of users in three offices
End-users require access to internally-delivered
applications while traveling
Complex and poorly performing VPN solution
Inconsistent end-user access and experience
Geographically distributed office locations
VDI Case Study
Large scale systems migration
Zero client technology permits pre-staging end-user
equipment
VDI technology permits new systems to be brought
fully online while old systems remain in-use
Centralized management of end-user hardware
permits knife edge go-live process
Single point of management allows existing IT staff
to more thoroughly manage a higher density of
end-users.
VDI Case Study
Large scale systems migration
END-USER DEVICE(S)
INFO & CONFIG
VDI Case Study
Regulated Data
Healthcare provider with 14 physicians and 43 support staff
Geographically dispersed offices with central IT staff
Personnel that dont have a single assigned computer.
Required access to legacy EMR systems
Need to access sizeable data files that are subject to HIPPA and
HITECH regulation
Limited IT staff. Theyre unable to support office technology
systems
Regular audits are a strain to existing staff. Mix of fixed and
mobile technology presents audit challenge.
VDI Case Study
Regulated Data
Centralized access to a managed Virtual Desktop using fixed or mobile
technology.
Server-powered desktops that provide superior resources than
traditional machines
Ability to increase Physician workload by removing dictation and data
re-entry into eHR / EMR system.
Eliminate inconsistent performance for Physicians and Staff alike
between offices
Improved workflow; Physicians can securely access eHR / EMR at
home.
No Regulated Data leaves the organization
Audit-friendly single entry point access logging provided for regulators
VDI Case Study
Mobile sales force
Organization with multiple sales people that travel to
customers offices
Backoffice sales support staff process orders on a delay
Need for electronic data capture and electronic
signatures
Core applications not touch, tablet, or mobile enabled
VDI Case Study
Mobile Sales People
Using VDI, key applications are able to be delivered to
any device
Centralized retention of captured data (photos) permits
backoffice staff to work in conjunction in real-time with
field sales staff
Native human interface abstraction permits touchscreen
interface with key applications
Secure access to key applications using fixed and
mobile devices provides greater flexibility
Summary
VDI is gaining rapid adoption in SMB and midmarket
organizations
Cost to implement continues to steadily decline
Automated deployment of virtual desktops is a reality
VDI enables BYOD to be easily realized
An immense variety of client options are available
Questions?
More Information?
Lawrence Cruciana
lcruciana@corp-infotech.com
2424 North Davidson St.
Suite 111
Charlotte, NC 28205
704.392.3031
DESKTOP
VIRTUALIZATION
ALWAYS ON, ALWAYS AVAILABLE
DEMONSTRATION
Three Scenarios
Office Worker: Centrally managed, zero footprint desktop
Mobile Worker: Need access to corporate data and applications
securely while away from the office
Highly Mobile Worker / BYOD: Needs access to non-native
corporate applications and data across devices
VDI Demonstration
DESKTOP
VIRTUALIZATION
BRINGING THE CLOUD INTO REACH
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2424 North Davidson St.
Suite 111
Charlotte, NC 28205
704.392.3031