VDI_How_it_Works_Presentation_for _students
- 1. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) - How It Works An Overview of VDI Technology
- 2. Introduction to VDI • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is a technology that hosts desktop environments on a centralized server and deploys them to end-users on request. • Benefits include centralized management, enhanced security, and remote access.
- 3. VDI Architecture Overview • • Hypervisor: Virtualization layer that creates virtual machines (VMs). • • Virtual Machines (VMs): Hosted desktops. • • Connection Broker: Manages user connections. • • Storage: Where the VMs and data are stored. • • Network: Connects users to the data center.
- 4. How VDI Works • 1. User Request: End-user requests access to a virtual desktop. • 2. Authentication: Connection broker authenticates the user. • 3. Desktop Allocation: Connection broker allocates a virtual desktop from the pool. • 4. Connection Establishment: User connects to the allocated virtual desktop. • 5. Session Management: User works within the virtual desktop environment.
- 5. Types of VDI • • Persistent VDI: • - User gets a dedicated VM. • - Customization and data persist across sessions. • • Non-Persistent VDI: • - Users are assigned from a pool of identical desktops. • - Data and customization are not saved.
- 6. Advantages of VDI • • Centralized Management: Easier to manage and update. • • Security: Data is stored centrally, reducing the risk of data breaches. • • Remote Access: Users can access their desktops from any location. • • Scalability: Easy to scale up or down based on demand.
- 7. Challenges and Considerations • • Infrastructure Costs: High initial setup cost. • • Performance: Dependence on network reliability and bandwidth. • • Complexity: Requires skilled IT staff for deployment and maintenance. • • User Experience: May differ from traditional desktops, potentially leading to user dissatisfaction.
- 8. VDI Use Cases • • Remote Work: Supporting remote employees with secure access to corporate resources. • • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device): Enabling employees to use personal devices securely. • • Disaster Recovery: Providing business continuity by enabling access to desktops in the event of an on-premises disaster. • • Education: Offering virtual labs and classrooms.
- 9. VDI Vendors and Solutions • • VMware Horizon • • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops • • Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) • • Nutanix Frame
- 10. Conclusion • • VDI is a powerful tool for providing secure, remote access to desktop environments. • • VDI is likely to grow as remote work and BYOD trends continue to rise.
- 11. Q&A • Open the floor for any questions or discussions.
- 12. Thank You • Your Name • Your Email • Company Name