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Definition:

Technology that allows applications and the user

experience to be located, managed, supported

and executed on the server and not on the

client. All data and applications are executed

and stored in a central location.

Application Virtualization

Stream 1 application to 1 user

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Up to 100 users per 1 server

Shared Desktops

(Terminal Services)

Physical PC Blade

1 user to 1 blade

Barry A. Day, Microsupport Manager

Texas Education Agency

Barry A. Day began his IT experience in 1987, since then Barry’s

management and administration has grown to include a wide variety of

IT responsibilities. His numerous positions have included working with

Antivirus/Antispyware, Corporate Microsoft OS/Office, as well as other

Application automatic deployment updates. Barry has management of

over 1300 leased computers, coordinated standardization, updated

Agency Desktop and Laptop images, participated in Training Lab

implementation of an nComputing base Thin Client, and management

of networked printers.

Training Lab – Original Configuration

• 24 Computers

Challenges:

• Re-image PCs for different

classes X number of times

per period

• Reduce PC footprint

Pilot - nComputing Solutions:

- X-Series

- Pros:

- Very Inexpensive

- Worked well in close proximity

- Best for small workgroups

- Cons:

- Limitations on cable length and management

- Adding software applications for specific devices or

customer profiles

Pilot - nComputing Solutions:

- L-Series

- Pros:

- Less Expensive than Desktops

- OS security patches, applications and antivirus

updates easily updated

- Cons:

- Difficult to add additional software for specific

devices or customer profiles

• Future Plans

– Virtual Desktops with increased Manageability

– Improve Flexibility

– Assign specific software applications to

devices or user groups

Thin Clients

Web Application

Physical PCs

• End user use case

• Application requirements

• Multimedia & acceleration protocols

• Storage needs

March 26, 2009 – CIO Publication, Gartner Worldwide Hosted Virtual Desktop Market

LONGER LIFE CYCLE

MORE SECURITY

SIMPLIFIED MANAGMENT

INCREASED POWER

SAVINGS

REDUCE REPAIR COST

August, 2009, Real World Experiences of Endpoint Virtualization; by ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES® (EMA™)

February 27, 2009 | Updated: May 29, 2009, The State Of Emerging SMB Hardware Trends: 2008 To 2009; by Frank E. Gillett (Forrester)

•Desktop creation/provisioning

•MSI package deployment

•Script execution

•Power management

•Desktop decommissioning

Blade PCsVDI Terminal Server

MobileOfficeTask ContractAnywhere onnon–company

PC

Protect IP &

Sensitive Data

• Reduce data theft

• Maintain control of

IP

• No fear of lost

laptops

Secure the

Workspace

Provide a secure

workspace for employees

with:

•2-factor authentication

•Secure SSL Gateway

•Data encryption

•Single Sign-On

•AD integration

Employee-Type•Contractor

•Temporary

•Outsourced

•Work from home

•On the LAN

•On the WAN

Improve Business

Continuity & DR

• Standup a v-desktop in

minutes vs hours

• Secure home PC access

• Fault tolerant/highly

available design

Secure

Administrative Access

• Ensure infrastructure

owners control over

who and what admins

have rights to manage

• Provide compliance

with security

guidelines

Comparison of Desktop Management Today &

VDI Tomorrow per 1,000 DesktopsExpense Today Expenses with VDI

Year 1

Expenses with

VDI Year 2

Desktop Hardware $832,500 $133,200 $133,200

Power Consumption $114,309 $29,395 $29,395

Desktop Downtime $156,000 $15,600 $15,600

VDI Server Hardware $0 $273,000 $40,950

VDI Infrastructure Software $0 $150,000 $30,000

Software Licensing $0 $24,000 $24,000

Storage to run VDI $0 $100,000 $21,000

Deployment Services $0 $100,000 $0

Cumulative Annual $1,102,809 $825,195 $294,175

Optional Office Space Savings (Telework) $2,400,000

Total Annual $3,502,809 25% savings 74% savings

Savings with VDI Year 1 $277,614

Optional VDI Savings with office space reduction Year 1 $2,677,614

Savings with VDI Year 2 $808,664

Optional VDI Savings with office space reduction Year 2 $3,208,664