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Desktop Virtualization Overview. September 20, 2014. Agenda. Who are ABEL Learning? Desktop Management Challenges What is Desktop Virtualization? Pano Logic System How to get started Conclusion Q&A. 2. ABEL Learning Limited. Technologists passionate about education.
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Desktop Virtualization Overview September 20, 2014
Agenda Who are ABEL Learning? Desktop Management Challenges What is Desktop Virtualization? Pano Logic System How to get started Conclusion Q&A 2
ABEL Learning Limited • Technologists passionate about education • Educationalists passionate technology • The Learner is Key! • Provider Organisations are businesses! • Developing Software, Hardware and People
Desktop Management Challenges Desktop Management Security and Compliance Risks Operating Costs End User Access
Introduction to Desktop Virtualization Office Workspace Classroom / Workspace Data Center Data Center Server Computing Endpoint Computing • OS on Server • Server Processing • Central Storage • Naturally compliant • Offline patching • Security policies • Efficient to support Windows Desktops Windows Desktops Windows Desktops VMware • Same User Experience Desktop OS Local Processing / Storage Software Compliance Security Threats Expensive to support Admin inefficiencies Servers Storage Safe Managed Controlled Secure
Pano Logic Architecture Pano Driver Windows Desktops Windows Desktops Windows Desktops Client Endpoint Management Server Infrastructure Desktop Collections Connection Broker Remote Access VMware environment Desktop Operating Systems Pano Driver Pano Desktop Management And Connection Broker Zero Client Seamless Integration
Typical Thin Client Architecture £ £ £ Client Endpoint Management Server Infrastructure £ Thin Client Optional Driver Extensions (USB, etc.) Windows Desktops Windows Desktops Windows Desktops Desktop Collections Connection Broker Required for updating of OS, drivers & Firmware Thin Client requires Operating System, Drivers, Firmware, etc. Thin Client Management + 3rd Party Desktop Management And Connection Broker VMware environment Desktop Operating Systems Multiple Overlapping Vendors
Pano Remote: Allows users to access their Pano Desktop Virtual Machines from remote locations without a VPN …(uses RDP over SSL)
How To Get Started • Pano Logic Starter Kit for • Includes: • Pano Logic Zero Client Devices • Pano Manager Software • Pano DVM Service • Pano Direct Protocol • Pano Remote • Pano Gateway • Requires: • Server with ESX (vCenter optional) • Windows Terminal Services Gateway (only for Remote)
Why Zero Client? ZERO Client Thin Client • CPU • Operating System • Software Agent • Break/fix repairs • Additional USB drivers • Separate management No CPU No OS No Software Agents No Break/fix repairs No Additional USB drivers No Separate management Required for updating of OS, drivers & Firmware Overlapping Vendors Pre-Integrated Solution
Review • Benefits • Estimated saving of over £1000 annually / PC • Capital and Operating • Centralise Management • Consolidation • Deploy in Minutes • Realise benefits immediately • Secure Endpoints • Reduced IP or virus/malware risks • Uses <3% of PC’s energy • Going green saves green