Several best practices for managing VDI

translator |  Bugatti

Reviser |  Sun Shujuan

COVID-19 has had an incalculable impact on the world , The emerging workforce is looking for solutions that combine security and flexibility . To cope with the situation that requires more remote office solutions , Virtual Desktop Infrastructure （VDI） The compound annual growth rate of the industry （CAGR） Reached 19.4%.

VDI Belongs to end-user computing （EUC） The category of , Because it provides users with virtualized applications and desktops . The central server hosts the desktop operating system , Users can access the desktop from anywhere , Even on their personal devices , Like a laptop 、 Tablets and cell phones .

The type of virtual desktop

VDI There are two types of ： persistence VDI And non persistent VDI.

• A persistent VDI

Use persistent VDI, Users can customize their desktop according to their needs . They connect to the same desktop every time they log in , It will save the user's progress for future use , Just like ordinary desktop .

persistence VDI It is popular in both work and school environments , Users need to save progress and information on the desktop . They are also for IT Professionals provide simple desktop management , Because they operate in the same way as the physical desktop .

persistence VDI The disadvantage of ,IT Professionals may find image management more challenging , Because they have to deal with a large number of separate images and configuration files . persistence VDI There are higher storage requirements , This may push up the overall cost .

• non-persistent VDI

Use non persistence VDI, Users can access the unified desktop pool when needed . Whenever a user logs off , The non persistent desktop will be restored to its original state , Because it does not save personal information . This type of VDI It is very popular in places such as computer laboratories and public libraries .

And persistence VDI comparison , non-persistent VDI Only need less storage space , Because the operating system and user data are separate . Besides , Because the number of primary images that need to be maintained is small ,IT Professionals can manage this more easily VDI.

non-persistent VDI The most obvious drawback is , Lack of customization and flexibility available .

How to manage VDI？

Have VDI Routine maintenance is required . Users for management VDI There are several tasks that need to be performed ：

• Eliminate user problems .
• Perform software updates .
• Manage operating system .
• Push registry key .
• Update hardware .

management VDI There are two basic options ： Do it yourself （DIY） Or hire a third-party desktop as a service （DaaS） provider .

1. Deploy VDI

If enterprises want to deploy their own VDI, It takes a lot of time and resources to invest in this project . Deploy VDI Instead of choosing a service provider to manage, it means that the company can have overall control over every step of the process . To deploy VDI, Business needs ：

• Choice range ：VDI It can replace the standard desktop of all employees in a company or organization , It can also replace some applications and functions . For remote teams , It is also a good choice .
• choice VDI The server ：VDI A server is a system that runs applications or desktops on user devices . Companies can run their own servers or use the cloud . If the company uses local servers , They need to choose a hypervisor with appropriate functions .
• Built-in security ： Due to login VDI Will bring users into the network , Therefore, the company needs to consider its security needs before implementation .

Although the deployment VDI It seems very difficult , But there is no DaaS Providers can also .

2. Use DaaS

Many enterprises hope to make full use of... Without sacrificing their own resources VDI The advantages of , For these companies ,DaaS Is an increasingly popular choice . Many enterprises turn to DaaS, The scale of this industry is up to 2026 The year may grow to 110.6 Billion dollars .

If the enterprise chooses to use DaaS, The provider will be responsible for configuring desktops for new employees , And manage the necessary installation and system updates . There is no infrastructure to manage itself VDI The company of ,DaaS It's a good choice .

Use DaaS It will also save a lot of costs for many enterprises and organizations . Different DaaS Providers have different products , But most of them will provide services such as hardware maintenance and upgrading , Therefore, the company does not need IT Team to manage VDI Deploy .

VDI The benefits of

In addition to remote desktop access ,VDI It also brings many benefits to companies and organizations ：

• flexibility ：VDI Allow users to remotely access their work desktop , This means that important tasks can be performed anywhere . VDI You can change the rules of the game for companies trying to implement remote work .
• efficiency ： With the help of VDI,IT The team can spend more time solving system problems and dealing with virus attacks .
• simplicity ：VDI Easy to use , Because it is similar to the desktop that users are more familiar with . stay IT aspect ,VDI Easier to manage , because IT Professionals can perform maintenance and other tasks from a centralized location .
• Extensibility ： If the company's labor force continues to increase or decrease ,VDI It's a good choice . Companies can seamlessly 、 Quickly add new users , Reduce the workforce as needed .

VDI How safe is it ？

Data security is always the concern of enterprises and organizations . And 2020 Compared to ,2021 In, the number of network attacks suffered by enterprises every week increased 50%. However ,VDI Help protect data , Because it doesn't “ Resident ” On the device hosting it .

If the user uses it on an insecure server VDI desktop , because VDI The safety factor , They are still protected . These factors include ：

• Operating system reinforcement
• Data encryption
• Simple backup
• Multifactor Authentication

VDI It's the future of Computing

VDI It plays an increasingly important role in the field of Computing , Especially in business . As telecommuting and hybrid workplaces become more and more popular ,VDI It will provide a kind of security 、 Simple and direct virtual desktop options .

Original title ：​​Best Practices for Managing VDI​​, author ：Zac Amos