Hi team, what do you think about doing the group project on VDI. We are upgrading to this by months end so I thought it might be of interest. Let me know your thoughts, thanks, Della
Hi ShedaSha, no we did not discuss this in class. VDI is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, my job will be transitioning from Dell PC to this system by 10/20/14- thought it would be a great way to learn more about it benefits. Am I posting correctly?
Great! Thanks for explaining VDI to me. Using Virtual Desktop Infastructure sounds like a great idea. Although, I do not have a desktop computer, only a laptop.
To answer your question, yes you are posting correctly. I had a difficult time trying to reply to your previous post. So, yes you did it right.
I thinks this is a great topic and here why Virtual Desktop Infrastructure can provide clear advantages :
1-Manageability and OpEx Savings – Desktop layering software for VDI makes it far easier to package and deliver applications and apply Windows updates, compared to the legacy PC management tools that are required to manage physical desktops.
2-Mobility/BYOD – End users can access their Windows desktops and applications anywhere, anytime from any device, including zero/thin clients, home PCs, smart phones, and pads.
3-Long-Term CapEx Savings – Thin and zero clients have much longer lifespans than PCs and laptops, enabling IT to get out of the device management business and avoid recurring 3-5 year PC refresh cycles
4-Security – Critical applications and data are moved from the edge into the data center, where they are more secure.
Thanks for this list of advantages! I agree with you that there are many, many advantages. But I will add some disadvantages here too:
1. Loss of Connectivity can disable an entire work force. Because one is logging into a remote desktop, if the network or internet connectivity goes out, individuals cannot access their Virtual Machines. Typically, their thin client or access device has no loaded software, so they are unable to do any work.
2. My company uses "Terminal Services," which is similar to VDI, but different in the sense that many users are using the same resources. Because of this, we see a slow-down of the system during peak times when many users are active. When IT is doing system back-ups that run into the morning, the system is so sluggish, it is practically unusable.
3. Total Lockdown. VDI and Terminal Services gives the IT dept total control over everything. I find that there are times I need to do a simple software update or install a safe program for use, but everything is locked down and I can't do it without admin rights or waiting for months for the IT dept to do it -- if they even respond. I also can't customize my workspace - such as certain folder views or viewing file extensions, etc without asking IT to make it available. And some of that is group policy that they don't want to change.
Team - Nice blog. Your idea for a final project would be very interesting and there is a lot of good information out there on virtual machines and software as a service (SaaS). Keep blogging :) ! Best, -LK
Yassine, seems like you are very familiar with VDI (great!) and Professor Leon likes the topic so Matt what do you say? is it a go? and how do we want to move forward as a team? Happy Monday team...!
I'm sorry that I'm late to the party! It has been such an overwhelming week at work! I'm just getting caught up. Thank you to everyone for already jumping onto this group project and throwing out ideas. I also love the VDI topic. My company uses "terminal services," which is similar to VDI, but a little different. I can explain more in class. I add some comments above. I think we can move forward with this idea if everyone is in agreement.
Also ShedaSha, The name doesn't bother me-would you like it better if we add Team BS119, Demashya project (first letters of of name in alphabetical order) or Information Systems Team Bloggers? just a couple of suggestions.
I will suggest that our final presentation will be as followed:
History of VDI How the VDI actually works What are the tools to run VDI Benefits of using VDI Drawbacks of VDI Major VDI solution providers Microsoft VDI Oracle VDI VMware VDI Conclusion I think its simple and to the point. Please let me know what do you think?
Great outline!! I think this is a great starting point and will make it easier for us to put together our presentation. Thanks for taking the time to do this. I know a little bit about Terminal Services, so maybe we could add a Terminal Services vs. VDI section. I'll have to study up on them a bit though to make sure my understanding is correct.
Hi team, what do you think about doing the group project on VDI. We are upgrading to this by months end so I thought it might be of interest. Let me know your thoughts, thanks, Della
ReplyDeleteHello Della,
DeleteWhat is VDI? Did we already discussed VDI before in class? I cannot remember.
Thanks,
ShedaSha
Hi ShedaSha, no we did not discuss this in class. VDI is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, my job will be transitioning from Dell PC to this system by 10/20/14- thought it would be a great way to learn more about it benefits. Am I posting correctly?
ReplyDeleteGreat! Thanks for explaining VDI to me. Using Virtual Desktop Infastructure sounds like a great idea. Although, I do not have a desktop computer, only a laptop.
DeleteTo answer your question, yes you are posting correctly. I had a difficult time trying to reply to your previous post. So, yes you did it right.
ShedaSha
ShedaSha,
DeleteWe can talk in class tonight about what VDI is and maybe each group member can share their experience if they've had any.
Thanks.
Matt
Hey Team!
DeleteI am in.
I thinks this is a great topic and here why Virtual Desktop Infrastructure can provide clear advantages :
ReplyDelete1-Manageability and OpEx Savings – Desktop layering software for VDI makes it far easier to package and deliver applications and apply Windows updates, compared to the legacy PC management tools that are required to manage physical desktops.
2-Mobility/BYOD – End users can access their Windows desktops and applications anywhere, anytime from any device, including zero/thin clients, home PCs, smart phones, and pads.
3-Long-Term CapEx Savings – Thin and zero clients have much longer lifespans than PCs and laptops, enabling IT to get out of the device management business and avoid recurring 3-5 year PC refresh cycles
4-Security – Critical applications and data are moved from the edge into the data center, where they are more secure.
Yassine Zaimi
Yassine,
DeleteThanks for this list of advantages! I agree with you that there are many, many advantages. But I will add some disadvantages here too:
1. Loss of Connectivity can disable an entire work force. Because one is logging into a remote desktop, if the network or internet connectivity goes out, individuals cannot access their Virtual Machines. Typically, their thin client or access device has no loaded software, so they are unable to do any work.
2. My company uses "Terminal Services," which is similar to VDI, but different in the sense that many users are using the same resources. Because of this, we see a slow-down of the system during peak times when many users are active. When IT is doing system back-ups that run into the morning, the system is so sluggish, it is practically unusable.
3. Total Lockdown. VDI and Terminal Services gives the IT dept total control over everything. I find that there are times I need to do a simple software update or install a safe program for use, but everything is locked down and I can't do it without admin rights or waiting for months for the IT dept to do it -- if they even respond. I also can't customize my workspace - such as certain folder views or viewing file extensions, etc without asking IT to make it available. And some of that is group policy that they don't want to change.
we can review more tonight.
Thanks.
Matt
Team - Nice blog. Your idea for a final project would be very interesting and there is a lot of good information out there on virtual machines and software as a service (SaaS). Keep blogging :) ! Best, -LK
ReplyDeleteYassine, seems like you are very familiar with VDI (great!) and Professor Leon likes the topic so Matt what do you say? is it a go? and how do we want to move forward as a team? Happy Monday team...!
ReplyDeleteHi Della and Team,
DeleteI'm sorry that I'm late to the party! It has been such an overwhelming week at work! I'm just getting caught up. Thank you to everyone for already jumping onto this group project and throwing out ideas. I also love the VDI topic. My company uses "terminal services," which is similar to VDI, but a little different. I can explain more in class. I add some comments above. I think we can move forward with this idea if everyone is in agreement.
Go Group #1!!
Matt
Also ShedaSha, The name doesn't bother me-would you like it better if we add Team BS119, Demashya project (first letters of of name in alphabetical order) or Information Systems Team Bloggers? just a couple of suggestions.
ReplyDeleteI will suggest that our final presentation will be as followed:
ReplyDeleteHistory of VDI
How the VDI actually works
What are the tools to run VDI
Benefits of using VDI
Drawbacks of VDI
Major VDI solution providers
Microsoft VDI
Oracle VDI
VMware VDI
Conclusion
I think its simple and to the point. Please let me know what do you think?
Yassine,
DeleteGreat outline!! I think this is a great starting point and will make it easier for us to put together our presentation. Thanks for taking the time to do this. I know a little bit about Terminal Services, so maybe we could add a Terminal Services vs. VDI section. I'll have to study up on them a bit though to make sure my understanding is correct.
thanks.
Matt
Hello Team,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for replying back to you all late. We can talk about it in class tonight.
Thanks,
ShedaSha