Friday, September 14, 2012

VMWare, Citrix and desktop virtualization



Virtualization has been furthered by developers, with products from VMWare, Citrix and Microsoft leading the charge. 

Approaches to virtualization from VMWare, Citrix and Windows

There are several approaches to virtualization. Some of the most common are:
·         User state virtualization – virtualizes the link between configuration settings and data. This information is then stored on a server and can be accessed by any connected user. Users can log on at any machine and continue work uninterrupted.

·         Application virtualization – Applications are bundled with the resources they need to run, rather than tied to a desktop. This means fewer changes to operating systems and minimizes the risk of conflict between applications.

·         Session virtualization - derived from the thin client model, popularized by VMWare, Citrix and others. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is an extension of this idea.

Virtualization products from VMWare, Citrix and other leading developers

There are several virtualization products on the market. Which you choose will depend on the needs of your individual business. Whatever you choose, your business is sure to see the benefit. 


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