Note

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) transforms the way desktop services are delivered to end users. But the change can be challenging to both IT and the users. The key to success is a carefully crafted implementation plan, based on a carefully...

Solution Set

Build a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) implementation plan based on the benefits that guided you to it in the first place.

Template/Policy

The pilot test assessment will help guide your evaluation of the state of the pilot project. It provides a place to record technical requirements, KPIs, and existing or potential problems that have been, or will be, experienced by end users and...

Template/Policy

A Project Charter is an integral document to any initiative. This template will help clarify goals, determine guidelines, and establish milestones to keep a VDI implementation on track.

Template/Policy

End user acceptance is one of the biggest challenges to desktop virtualization adoption. IT should have a plan in place to guide communication efforts during the transition. By maintaining a consistent message and a consistent front, IT can set...

Tool

The Desktop Virtualization TCO Calculator model provides organizations with a framework for estimating the costs associated with deploying a virtual desktop solution relative to refreshing a fleet of desktops.

Solution Set

While Citrix and VMware are the dominant players in the desktop virtualization market, it's important to explore other options.

Allowing end users to personalize their virtual desktops improves the user experience, and boosts an organization's chances for a successful VDI implementation. However, personalization also creates a new pain: management of those virtual user...

Tool

Making the decision to deploy desktop virtualization requires consideration of numerous variables. The Desktop Virtualization Appropriateness Assessment Tool will help you ensure every relevant factor is taken into consideration.

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) can be an effective solution for managing end client assets and the client experience. Just like any other solution, VDI must also make financial sense to be a viable alternative. To avoid surprises in the...

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) has attracted the attention of enterprises of all sizes and a range of industries including healthcare. Use Info-Tech's analysis of the data relevant to the healthcare industry to guide decisions concerning...

Vendors will promote the energy efficiency and associated cost savings of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). However, Info-Tech finds that energy savings are substantial only in large scale VDI plus thin client deployments. Use this note to...

The virtualization market is growing rapidly. Over the past few months, Info-Tech has explored the virtualization options currently available and where the challenges lie. Citrix's recent announcements at its Synergy 2008 conference have opened...

In-Depth Report

Info-Tech sees increased interest in thin client deployments as the technology that supports the back end evolves with virtualization. With more options than ever before, understanding the technology is essential to choosing the right solution...

Small branch offices can be a costly and challenging to manage from an IT perspective. Users in small branch offices need access to the same enterprise resources and IT support as users in larger offices, but there is typically no physical IT...

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is rapidly becoming a very compelling option for remote access and business continuity/disaster recovery scenarios. In the past, such an implementation required a connectivity infrastructure along with VDI,...

Historically, delivering virtual desktops to remote users required a separate connectivity and virtualization infrastructure, but that is starting to change. VMware recently announced its VMware Desktop Manager (VDM) add-on to its Virtual...