Four Thin Client Virtualization Models

Author(s): Laura Hansen-Kohls

Virtualization technology is driving new interest in thin client implementations. There are four different ways in which virtualization works with thin client deployment:

  1. Application Streaming
  2. Application and Operating System Streaming
  3. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
  4. Application/OS Provisioning

As virtualization technology evolves, enterprises should explore the new options that are available and understand how the different choices interact with thin client deployment.