1. Desktop Virtualization Glenn Collins

2. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 2 What is Virtualization Virtualization is the creation of a virtual (rather than actual) version of something. In IT terms … operating systems, servers, storage devices, network resources or desktop computers. Virtualization has become a strategic trend with many IT organizations today. Centralize administrative tasks Improving scalability and overall hardware- resource utilization.

3. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 3 What is Virtualization Virtualization is the creation of a virtual (rather than actual) version of something. Dividing a hard drive into different partitions is a sample of the basic concept of virtualization. A partition is the logical division of a hard disk drive to create, in effect, two separate hard drives.

4. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 4 Virtualization Growth Virtualization software in many forms is being adopted faster than anyone could have imagined. Four areas of IT where virtualization has and continues to make head roads: ◦ Network virtualization ◦ Storage virtualization ◦ Server virtualization ◦ Desktop virtualization

5. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 5 Virtualization In IT Desktop virtualization is the separation of a personal computer desktop environment or experience from the actual physical machine. It’s the encapsulation and delivery of a single user computer environment to a client device. Transforms the desktop from a device to an experience

6. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 6 Virtualization In IT This means the client device may use an entirely different hardware architecture. A desktop virtualization lets multiple network subscribers maintain individualized desktops on a single, centrally located computer or server.

7. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 7 Virtualization In IT The central machine may operate: ◦ At locally at a business, or a remote data center. ◦ May be geographically scattered, ◦ Connected either directly to a host system or connected by a local network, a wide area network, or even the public Internet.

8. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 8 Virtual Machine (Desktop) There are a variety of different virtual desktop infrastructure designs (VDIs) In almost every case you are running some type of Virtual machine or desktop. A virtual machine or VM is the result of a software implementation of a computing environment in which an operating system (OS) or program can be installed and run. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Different VDIs

9. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 9 Virtual Machine (Desktop) The virtual machine emulates a physical computing environment Requests for CPU, memory, hard disk, network and other hardware resources are managed by a virtualization layer. VMs are created within a virtualization layer, such as a hypervisor or a virtualization platform Virtual machine

10. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 10 Virtual Machine (Desktop) The guest operating systems and programs are not aware that they are running on a virtual platform Are installed in the same way it would be deployed to physical server hardware. The guest OS might appear to have a physical hard disk attached to it, but actual I/O requests are translated by the virtualization layer Guest operating systems

11. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 11 Virtual Machine (Desktop) VMs can be easily moved, copied, and reassigned between host servers to optimize hardware resource utilization. It simplifies backups, disaster recovery, new deployments and basic system administration tasks. Comes with several additional and important management tools that are designed to manage VMs. VM Advantages

12. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 12 Virtualization Machine (Desktop) A hypervisor, also called a virtual machine manager, allows multiple operating systems to share a single hardware host. Each operating system appears to have the host's processor, memory, and other resources all to itself. The hypervisor controls the host processor and resources, allocating what is needed to each operating system Virtual machine manager

13. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 13 VDT Advantages For the UsersFor the IT Dept Continuity of experience across devices Improved productivity Provides consumer like experience More uptime … fewer system issues Reduce capital costs Improved security Reduced power consumption Speed of service / support delivery … management tools Flexibility in edge devices Simpler provisioning of new desktops Image management Longer refresh cycles Secure remote access / support

14. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 14 VDT Disadvantages For the UsersFor the IT Dept Potential performance issues Limited off-line options Limited peripherals Difficulty running some complex applications such as multimedia Reliance on continuous connectivity Can require robust servers and networks infrastructure … high capital costs Can require specific expertise and knowledge Reliance on continuous network provisioning … needs rock solid infrastructure Can create a single point of failure Not one size fits all

15. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 15 VDI Types VDI of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure is the computing model that enables desktop virtualization It encompasses the hardware and software systems required to support the virtualized environment. Currently there are a few VDIs to choose from, each with their own strengths and weaknesses … they are: Hosted … Desktop as a service Remote Sync Centralized Client – Hosted - Multi-seat PC

16. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 16 VDI Types – Hosted Hosted Virtual Desktop is typically a service provided through an outsourced or hosted subscription model Client is delivered across a private or public network Computation takes place on a system that the users have logged Edge device basically is for input and display only. Hosted service

17. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 17 VDI Types – Hosted Strength – Scalable, easy to add users, minimum capital investment, flexibility in end user devices. Weakness – No control over desktop usability or content, ongoing subscription costs, dependence on outside organization for quality of service, requires constant network connection to operate (no off line option). Hosted service

18. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 18 VDI Types - Remote Sync Remote Synchronized virtual desktops instances takes the concept of a centralized VDI image that is maintained by an IT department, and adds the ability to work while disconnected from a central server or internet. In this model the computation can be performed on either a central system or a remote system, depending on the end-users location and connectivity. This model requires the end-user to have a fully functional desktop.

19. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 19 VDI Types - Remote Sync Strength – Users can use anywhere without being connected to the network. Tends to be a very secure model Weakness – Little flexibility in end-user devices, expensive to add users, requires robust servers and network infrastructure

20. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 20 VDI Types - Centralized The Centralized Model relies upon a constant network or internet connection to the server where the VDI instance is running. There are a number of different software options relative to how the VM is managed and delivered by the server. Computation takes place on a centralized server. The desktop device is for input and display only. Many users to One Server

21. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 21 VDI Types - Centralized Strength – Control, management, relatively inexpensive to add additional users, control content and desktop functionality Weakness – High capital cost for initial set-up, requires robust servers and network, requires specific knowledge and expertise, single point of failure

22. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 22 VDI Types - Multi-Seat PC The Client-hosted and Multi-Seat PC model uses centralized local servers to manage virtual machine Local execution eliminates the infrastructure required for large server based Reduces network bandwidth consumption

23. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 23 Thin Client VDT Server based VDI - One to Many – Connected using Network technology Requires specific skills and knowledge to setup, manage and maintain effectively. Not all applications are compatible with this environment. End Users do not get separate IP address. Considered the low cost low, performance alternative. Thin Client

24. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 24 HYBRID HOSTED VDT Hybrid Virtual Desktop Client Hosted environment such as “VMWARE” requires specific skills and knowledge to setup, manage and maintain effectively. Requires a robust network and a high-end server (expensive to deploy). Considered the high cost / medium performance alternati ve. Hybrid Virtual Desktop

25. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 25 One to Few VDI - Typically dedicated resources which results in the performance comparable to a standalone PC. Each user gets their own IP and MAC addresses Each of the user’s “stations” are directly connected (Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor) to the host system, which means they operate in native mode and act just like a standalone PC. Multi-Seat VDT Multi-Seat VDI Option

26. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 26 Multi-Seat VDI is not a server based system reducing the capital cost requirements. Each user is connected directly to separate video cards so there is no degradation in performance even if running video intense application on all stations. The Multi-seat Desktop Virtualization alternative requires no specialized knowledge. The low cost / high performance solution. Multi-Seat VDT Multi-Seat VDI Option

27. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 27 VDI Types - Multi-Seat PC Strength – Control, management, inexpensive to add additional users, control content and desktop functionality, no bandwidth issues, direct connect video, repurpose old technology Weakness – More PCs required, No remote option.

28. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 28 VDT Future As the VDT technology continues to advance and the demand for device flexibility continues to rise … VDT will become a key element in all IT strategies. It would be safe to say that almost every IT department has deployed or plans to deploy some form of VDT in the near future.

29. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 29 VDT Future Most will likely deploy a hybrid suite of VDI solutions based on specific needs of their various continuance. Device independent, consistent user experiences needs will drive VDT to be mainstream part of all IT department offerings over the next 5 years.

30. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 30 CDI’s VDT Offering CDI’s Fiddlehead Software Suite is education specific Virtual Desktop solution that contains a robust suite of system management tools designed to reduce the costs and complexities of integrating technology into education. Provides a mutli-seat VDT option a well as a full suite of management tools that simplify all aspects of system management from system image administration and deployment to enterprise support. More than just a VDI solution … deploy it on all your systems

31. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 31 Fiddlehead - VDT As a Multi-seat Virtual Desktop solution Fiddlehead, allows you to take a single PC and share it with up to 4 users concurrently, each user running their own VM, unaffected by the other users

32. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 32 Fiddlehead - VDT All users are directly connected to the host system so there are no issues with bandwidth or video quality as a result of network dependence. All functions happen natively and computations locally.

33. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 33 Fiddlehead - VDT Each user runs their own VM and receives their own IP address Each VM is completely independent of the others and can operate different OS

34. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 34 Fiddlehead - VDT Each VM runs as if it were a stand alone PC with a single core of the processor dedicated to each user Dual core 2 users … Quad core 4 users

35. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 35 It is deployed by installing a Fiddlehead “Client” or Hypervisor-like kernel on each system you wish to manage utilizing Fiddlehead. The Fiddlehead “Enterprise Control Console or Panel” ECP is then set up … usually on a virtual server This Enterprise Control Panel allows you to manage all of the Fiddlehead ready systems that are attached to the network from anywhere on the network using a secure web based portal. Fiddlehead – How it works

36. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 36 In a typical Windows based computer architecture there is a series of abstraction layers: hardware, firmware, abstract control kernel, operating system and applications. These layers work together to allow users to interact with the technology and execute instructions that are inherent in the applications they are using. The Fiddlehead “client” is a very small Linux based control kernel that resides between the hardware and the Windows OS. It provides Windows with a library of highly efficient and portable drivers that allow all devices associated with the Windows operating system to operate normally. This Fiddlehead control kernel allows the Windows operating system to directly utilize the CPU and memory. The video, NIC, and sound drivers (among other devices) are virtualized. The user actually interacts with the system through a Virtualized Desktop environment, that resides above the Fiddlehead kernel. Virtualized Desktop Fiddlehead – How it works

37. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 37 Fiddlehead – Utilities Hardware Agnostic Image Management Allows you to use the same image on any system running Fiddlehead regardless of its make or model. Create, manage … through an Image Library Clone, push, deploy, reimage

38. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 38 Fiddlehead – Utilities Robust Remote Control Enables IT personnel to remotely and securely access any system on their network running Fiddlehead. You can instantly turn systems on, or off, update them, reboot them, reset and restore them, lock or unlock them or even reimage them, all from a single web based portal. They can do this for a single system, a complete lab, an entire classroom, lab, school or district. You can perform these tasks in real time or a scheduled time

39. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 39 Fiddlehead – Utilities Configuration Protection Captures a systems desired configuration, and providing the ability to easily restore the system to that state; removing any unwelcome or unwanted changes made while in-session from becoming permanent. Ensures trouble-free computing for both teachers and students

40. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 40 Fiddlehead – Utilities Inventory Management Provides instant, comprehensive inventory management system for any Fiddlehead ready systems on your network. The data available is enormous including: location, make, model, serial number, specs, configuration details, applications loaded, IP and Mac addresses and much more. Aside from the hardware inventory management Fiddlehead also tracks software installed and used on each machine

41. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 41 Fiddlehead – Utilities Run Linux Applications Fiddlehead allows teachers and students to run LINUX applications seamlessly on their same Windows based machines. Users can run a Windows based application just like normal and switch to a Linux based application, without having to reboot their system. No Linux expertise required … simply click the application Icon and go

42. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 42 Fiddlehead – Utilities Provides Systems with Virtual CD Fiddlehead gives you the ability to deploy Virtual CD capability wherever it’s needed. All Fiddlehead ready systems can have access to a unique library of CD and DVD content

43. Free Powerpoint Templates Page 43 Fiddlehead – Utilities Classroom Management Tool Fiddlehead allows you to provide your teachers with a simple to use classroom management tool. Allows teachers to view all of the student’s screens as well as see which application they are running or which website they are visiting. Teachers can utilize this utility to get the attention of distracted students by locking their systems or blanking their screens.

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