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Why VDI is a bad idea?

Michael Wilson

Why VDI is a bad idea?

We’ll just say it: Virtual desktop infrastructure, or VDI, is a bad idea. Full of expensive components, complicated interconnections, layers that haven’t fully been realized and a multivendor marketing machine that places sexiness over true business value, VDI represents our industry’s red herring du jour.

Which VDI solution is the best?

Top 10 VDI

  • VirtualBox.
  • Citrix Workspace (featuring Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops)
  • Fusion.
  • Hyper-V.
  • Workstation Pro.
  • Amazon WorkSpaces.
  • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.
  • V2 Cloud.

What does VDI stand for?

Virtual desktop infrastructure

Is VDI the same as Citrix?

Citrix and VDI: Citrix Virtual Apps (formerly Citrix XenApp) is an application delivery solution that enables access to Windows-based applications to any device compatible with Citrix Receiver. A VDI desktop is a desktop running on a server in the datacenter that a user can access from virtually any device.

How much does a VDI cost?

The simplest way to purchase VDI is Citrix’s VDI-in-a-Box product. It comes in 10 packs, with a list price of $1,950, which includes the first year of support. That’s $160 for the license and $35 per year for the support.

Why is VDI needed?

The purpose of VDI is to execute and distribute user desktop sessions from a centralized infrastructure—in one or many data centers—which can be either on-premises or in a cloud system.

Who needs VDI?

VDI is an important technology for many types of workers across numerous industries. Remote and mobile employees, contractors, kiosk and task workers, field technicians, medical professionals, teachers and many others regularly rely on VDI to access a reliable virtual desktop from one or more locations.

Why is VDI so slow?

Virtual Desktop Performance is Not Always Controlled by the VDI Administrator. For instance, one of the applications launched on the desktop could have a memory leak, causing the desktop to become slower and slower over time. Another common occurrence is when users access non-corporate web sites from their browser.

What is VDI example?

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is, simply put, desktop virtualization. Desktop (or client) virtualization is like server virtualization but for end-user machines. The end user’s desktop environment is separated by virtualization from the physical machine where it appears.

What are different types of VDI?

What are the Different Types of VDI? There are two primary versions of VDI platforms: persistent and non-persistent. Persistent solutions boast virtualized desktops with a unique desktop image for each user that can be customized and saved for future use.