Virtual Desktop Infrastructure or VDI is one of the hot topics in the IT industry nowadays, and the demand for this tech is increasing every day. It has been creating news since its introduction in 2006, and a cloud computing company coined the term VDI.
The idea was to run a desktop OS (operating system) via a virtual machine located in a different location (data center). The end-user can connect to the desktop images through thin clients or fat desktops. Apps and data will remain in the data center.
This invention was groundbreaking, and everybody was thrilled about its uses and business applications. Soon, every small and medium scale firm will need a third party’s virtual desktop infrastructure and cloud services.
What is a virtual desktop infrastructure connection?
It is a combination of remote desktop connection and virtualization. The virtual servers run several virtual devices that operate the client OSs like Windows or Linux. Users are remotely connected to the virtual devices for their desktop environments.
Are VPN and VDI the same?
These may sound similar, but their functions are not that similar. They work differently and offer different services. While virtual desktop infrastructure allows access to a remote desktop where users can work, VPN (a virtual private network) establishes a tunnel between the firm’s private network and the end-user.
Here are some benefits of installing a virtual desktop infrastructure at your organization:
It will simplify IT management
This is the greatest benefit of VDIs. It can manage everything in one central location, and when new versions are available to this tech, it can be added to the central desktop image and doesn’t need to be installed directly (again). There are thousands of end-users that will not face any issue of giving up their devices when the OS is updated, or applications are installed.
Get control of everything
New users can be added or removed via a mouse click (Microsoft Active Directory) in the system. The IT department can control the usage and access requests for safety reasons, etc. Sometimes the end-users are not permitted to install applications.
More flexibility
VDI can make the business more agile. They can use the device of their choice to access the virtual desktop interface if they have internet access.
Studies show that around 67% of employees use personal computers at work; this is great for organizations that support Bring Your Own Device policy. Whether it’s a laptop, Apple, Windows, or just a thin-client device, the user experience will remain the same.
Save on big purchases, installations, and maintenance charges
The term virtual desktop infrastructure means the service provider will install the software and provide their hardware. Many small and medium scale businesses opt for this type of service as there is zero investment in physical infrastructure, and maintenance is not required like in typical desktop setups.
Supports remote workers
The percentage of remote workers went multifold in 2020, and it seems like the situation will not change any time soon. The virtual desktop will help reduce the patch-ups, updates, and maintenance charges of the end-users, and it benefits the cloud technology.
Remote working will be a common scenario for many industries, and cloud services will help organizations maintain the proper working conditions for their employees across the globe.
These are the benefits of introducing the virtual desktop infrastructure to your organization.
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