1. The future of client networks

2. Virtualization developed 59 years ago as a software solution to the hardware limitation Used in server environments to expand functionality Can emulate unique machines and create entire virtual environments for specific purposes Today's hardware limitation is the inability to miniaturize CPU cores, nor efficiently go beyond 3Ghz. The only current remedy is multi-core chip dies, which can be challenging to fully utilize.

3. Microsoft Terminal Services - Disadvantages Costly and inefficient expansions Repetitive and wasteful maintenance Shared software libraries cause concurrency issues security risks Lack of videocard emulation provides poor video performance

4. Advantages Overview of Sun VDI with Client Virtualization Administrative Advantages Reduced Maintenance A la Carte Expandability End User Advantages Choice of Operating Environment Improved Accessibility

5. On-The-Fly Functionality Software and System updates Hardware “Maintenance Mode” Single Instance Software Installations Self Contained Operating Environments Administrator Adjustable Hardware Resources Fully Integrated with Active Directory

6. Expand Only What You Need Automatic Load Balancing Expandable over a Cloud Can Use Multiple Vendors’ Virtualization Software Concurrently Compatible with Current Microsoft Terminal Services

7. Extremely High Desktop Availability Choice of Operating System Windows XP, Vista, 7 Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008 Redhat, gOS, Ubuntu Studio, Ubuntu Server Virtual Private Networks for Labs Portable Sessions for Roaming Users Web Browser and Remote Desktop Accessibility Token Card Access

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