GPU virtualization means VDI can go where it's never gone before -- and that's big news for the still-niche desktop delivery technology. Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) has become viable for more types of users, thanks to virtualized graphics processing unit (GPU) cards, which offload graphics processing to the server, improving application performance. Users that access 3-D or computer-aided design (CAD) applications, as well as video-intensive and gaming apps, won't see solid VDI performance without some kind of processing offload, said ...
VDI technology is finding many takers in India. This manager’s guide to VDI technology helps time-constrained IT leaders get a quick peek under the hood.
One major misstep made with VDI is not recognizing that the storage workload for a desktop is very different from that of a server. From a technical standpoint, VDI is a lot more balanced for read and writes than a typical server. Often, server workloads are tuned for fast reads, while virtual desktop technology tends to be split more down the middle. What happens if you use your typical datacenter storage -- tuned for reads -- for VDI? According to Madden, it won't necessarily work the way you ...
Not many years ago, computing at work was simple and inflexible. People walked into their offices, punched the power button on their desktop, tapped their fingers on the desk waiting for it to start, and then got on with the applications, files, and web browsers as and when needed. They weren’t much comfortable with the process but eventually got familiar with the system. For the enterprise, though, this was a great headache. In addition to paying for hundreds or even thousands of desktop or laptop workstations (with all the software required ...
What is VDI and how does it work? ; Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is the creation and management of desktop environments and applications that allow employees to work and access applications and services outside the office, in the office, or from a remote location. Virtualization solutions support VDI deployments through creating a virtual compute system — known as virtual machines (VMs) — that allows organizations to run multiple applications and operating systems on a single physica...
Learn what desktop virtualization is and how it works. Examine several deployment models as well as examples of host-based desktop virtualization technology.
Hyperconverged infrastructure is a software-centric architecture that tightly integrates compute, storage and virtualization resources into a single, highly integrated system that usually consists of x86 hardware, along with a comprehensive software stack that includes operating systems, virtualization platforms and software management tools. Modern businesses rely on the data center to provide the computing, storage, networking and management resources that are necessary to host vital enterpris...
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Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is a desktop virtualization technology wherein a desktop operating system, typically Microsoft Windows, runs and is managed in a data center. The virtual desktop image is delivered over a network to an endpoint device, which allows the user to interact with the operating system and its applications as if they were running locally. The endpoint may be a traditional PC, thin client device or a mobile device. The concept of presenting virtualized applications an...
The business landscape is changing exponentially, especially with the Covid-19 hitting and work from home becoming the new normal. In such a scenario, imagine what would have been the impact on the economy if remote work wasn’t possible at all. Well, thankfully, solutions such as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) have made remote work possible and enabled you and your employees to access desktops over a network. Not just remote work, it has also simplified desktop management and freed the I...