Desktop virtualization redefines how desktop computer services are delivered in the enterprise by offering the best of both worlds: centralization plus full desktops for more types of users.
The centralization and management of desktop application delivery is an important value of desktop virtualization. But the ultimate value of desktop virtualization is its transformative potential for how desktops are managed - moving from desktop asset management to providing desktops as a service.
Situation: Desktop virtualization will take off in 2010 with 40% of organizations already piloting planning,
End-user acceptance is one of the biggest challenges to desktop virtualization adoption. IT should have a plan in place to guide communications efforts during the transition. By maintaining a consistent message and a consistent front, IT can ensure a smoother VDI implementation.
Desktop virtualization has transformative potential for how desktops are managed - moving from desktop asset management to providing desktops as a service. End user experience is a critical limitation of remote access virtual desktops. In View 4, VMware is addressing user experience with a new remote access protocol called PC over IP (PCoIP).
Aggressive competitors have caught up to VMware in x86/x64 server virtualization. Citrix has emerged as a legitimate alternative to VMware for data center to desktop virtualization and the year closed with Microsoft releasing an improved Hyper-V. Meanwhile, industry consolidation has shortened the list of vendors in the landscape.
VMWare is the dominant player in server virtualization but Citrix has a long history in end user services.
Citrix and VMware are the current market leaders in desktop virtualization. This is an emerging market, and the leaders have been aggressive to the benefit of both features and pricing.
This solution set will guide you through the build/buy/rent decisions that need to be made to ensure a cost effective and efficient DR capability.
For serious server virtualization - beyond proof of concept testing - VMware is the obvious choice as it dominates the market. Many organizations do not explore alternatives.
New IT leaders are often met with political and skills-based challenges for which they aren't prepared.
Situation. Implementers generally report success in their virtualization projects.
Situation. For many organizations, particularly midsized enterprises, improved infrastructure availability and recovery is as big a driver for server virtualization as consolidation.
Implementers largely report success in desktop virtualization projects. There are potential pitfalls if the project is not managed right.
Desktop virtualization can transform the way that desktop computing services are delivered to end users. Change can be challenging on both IT and the users. Early adopters have reported largely successful initial implementations.