CredoGovVDI Introduction

James Gunn619.752.3752JGunn@CredoGov.com

Introduction• The real value in transitioning to a virtual desktop

environment is realized when a variety of seemingly conflicting requirements are met• End users are happy• Organizational needs for Security and Compliance are

met• G6/CIO has the control needed without adding costly

resources• Overall system performance and cost of ownership are

improved

Definition• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is the practice

of hosting a desktop operating system within a virtual machine (VM) running on a centralized server. VDI is a variation on the client/server computing model, sometimes referred to as server-based computing. The term was coined by VMware Inc. but now tends to be used as a generic term for desktop virtualization, not a particular vendor.• Technically, VDI is the infrastructure (hardware and

software) that makes desktop virtualization possible.

VDI basic differences with RDP, Remote FX, Terminal Services• VDI• Individual Virtual Machine for each user• More tailored/customized user desktop experience• Fewer issues with application compatibility

• Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP, RemoteFX)• One Windows Server Operating System and a set of

applications that are shared with multiple users• Possible application issues that may not be easily dealt

with• Users cannot freely tailor/customize their desktop

Benefits• Security – Better (Gartner)

• Data is secure in the data center typically with enterprise backup, disaster recovery and High Availability solutions

• If the virtual desktop/endpoint is lost or stolen, data is in the data center

• Manageability - Better (Gartner)• Centralizes management of the endpoint to the data center

• Flexible and Consistent access to desktop, not constrained to your local office and desk

• Endpoint refresh cycle can be longer (Gartner)• Quickly provision new virtual desktops• Savings in reduced support costs including reduced help desk calls• Power savings based on lower Power Consumption (Gartner)• Access to virtual desktop from various endpoints including mobile devices• Thin and Zero clients as PC replacements can provide lower cost (Gartner)

Considerations• Requirements Analysis, Proper Design and

implementation• Ensure proper performance for all user classes, eliminate

or mitigate single points of failure, etc.

• Communication to properly set user expectations• Virtualization does not work well with all applications

• Must assess all applications and mitigate potential issues

• Many organizations have extended the useful lifetimes of their desktop PCs leading, in some cases, to capital savings. However, this strategy has simply raised operational expenses and user downtime (Gartner).

Dell Virtualization Roadmap MethodologyInformation driven decisions through an established, repeatable process

Manage, monitor and maintain

Operate

Capture thevalue

Implement

Make informed decisions

BlueprintAssessment

Understand the potential

DiscoveryWorkshop

Is the solution right for your

customer?

Feasibility

Lay the path for success

Design & Propose

Find the rightusers

Understand your current environment and identify the best user devices to virtualize

DefineROI

Dell’s Economic Impact Analysis Tool defines potential savings and costs

Design the rightsolution

With a full understanding of your needs, together we’ll choose the best-of-breed solution

Manage thesolution

Dell can deliverongoing management of your Desktop Virtualization Solution

Spectrum of Access Devices

Notebooks &Ultrabooks

Dell Ultrabooks & Notebooks integrate virtual clients enabling new levels of mobility, security and manageability

Thin andZero Clients

Dell Wyse offers a full array of clients from economical access devices to higher performance computing clients

MobileDevices

Enterprise-class tablets and smart phones make virtual access more pervasive than ever.

RepurposedExistingDevices

Immediately gain benefits of desktop virtualization by leveraging investments in existing devices.

Third PartyDevices

Today’s workers expect to bring their own devices of choice to work and expect IT to enable access

Dell Desktop Virtualization Portfolio

Desktop-as-a-Service Offers

DVS 10 seat

DVS Simplified Appliance

DVS Enterprise Active

InfrastructureDVS Enterprise

Windows 2012

DVS Enterprise Citrix, VMware

Simple Easy Try it

Robust Scalable

DVS Enterprise vWorkspace

(Quest)

DaaSDaaS Proof of Concept

Simplified experience delivering on-demand access to business class computing through Dell infrastructure from Dell datacenter

Smaller, Entry Level

Larger, Enterprise

Conclusions– Next Steps• Our team is vendor “agnostic” and highly skilled in

providing and supporting comprehensive VDI solutions from our partners, including Citrix, VMware, Microsoft, etc• Dell has Validated VDI Reference Architecture Solutions• Dell has an entire Best of Breed portfolio of VDI

products, Servers, Storage, Networking, Thin and Zero Clients, Mobile devices, Thin Notebooks, etc. as well as the ability to integrate with your solutions already in place• Thank you for your time and consideration, we would

appreciate the opportunity to discuss VDI in more detail with you and your organization!!