A virtual environment offers some unique benefits for managing desktops, workstations, and other client systems. Virtual client management deployed across an enterprise IT infrastructure can help ensure that the flow of business never stops—from to supply chain partners, to employees, to customers.
Simplify Client Management
Virtualization’s ability to separate hardware and software management issues through discreet virtual systems can enhance network performance and reduce management costs.
One way that virtualization can help save money is by streamlining and accelerating client upgrades. An IT manager can install a new version of a client operating system across a business entire computing infrastructure, from a central location.
Using virtual machines to test migration plans, including debugging and performance analysis, also makes it easier to isolate and solve problems before migrating to new environments.
Managers can also host desktops inside virtual machines running on centralized servers in a data center. Users can access their virtual desktops remotely from a traditional PC, thin client or repurposed computer using a remote display protocol.
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Overview of Alternative Client Architectures
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Alternative Client Architectures – Desktop Virtualization
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“In practical terms, desktop virtualization allows end users to access all of their data and applications without being tied down to a specific hardware device.”
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Reduce Dependency on Inefficient, Outdated hardware
Virtual client systems can also help lower a company’s ongoing energy expenses. Virtualization lets IT managers clear out old, out-of-warranty machines that require more power and cooling and consolidate core business applications on today’s more energy-efficient models.
In addition to energy savings, virtualization can also enable a simplified IT infrastructure that helps companies migrate to the latest hardware features for security and data protection without disrupting core business functions.
Four Client Technologies
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
A hardware virtualization layer is added to the data center server (or servers) in place of a more traditional operating system; client virtual machines are hosted on this server[s].
BladePC
Server-style blades that reside in a secure data center and hold the same basic components as traditional desktop computers
OS Streaming
Operating system streaming delivers the speed, flexibility, and power of a centrally managed, full PC, without requiring a significant infrastructure upgrade or overloading the existing network.
Terminal Services
Providing remote access to a desktop through thin client software, allowing the client computer to serve as a terminal emulator.
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