Desktop Virtualization at UTC: Cost-effective, Energy-efficient, and Easy to Manage

1. Thomas HooverAssociate Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer Desktop Virtualization

2. Virtual Desktop Initiative at UTC What is desktop virtualization? A thin client device can be used instead of a full size computer. The thin client remotely connects to a server and displays the Windows 7 operating system on the thin client device connected to a monitor. Thin Client Device Why desktop virtualization? • Less money (48% cheaper than PC) • Less energy ( more than 89% more energy efficient) • Easier to manage and maintain • Most people are just using Microsoft Office products and surfing the web

3. Virtual Desktop Initiative at UTC • Cost Containment Strategy • - Reducing desktop costs allow IT to redirect money to classroom technology and address greater IT needs • Better utilization of limited resources • Less staff can manage more machines • Total cost per device $632.83(This includes device, license, and servers) • Savings per device versus a PC $567.17

4. VDI @ UTC

5. Energy Savings Based on energy savings alone the ROI is 7.95 years

6. Where Deployed • Academic Computing Labs • Classroom computers in the podium • Conference Rooms connected to large television screens • Library Computing lab • Residential Living Areas

7. The Future (Expansion Plans) • Areas we are looking to implement: • Virtualize 1/3 of our public labs (500 out of 1500 public computers) • Use virtual desktops in new UTC library • More widely install as classroom computer in the podium • Replace general use computers (general kiosks) with virtual machines • Replace campus operators computers • Replace Bursar's Office walk up computers and possible staff machines • Staff use throughout the university

8. 15 Year Energy Savings