Virtual Desktop Infrastructure VDI
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure VDI
As your business grows, so do its technical and network needs. What seems like a simple task, such as applying the latest OS patches or ensuring virus definitions are up to date, can quickly become a complex challenge when managing hundreds or thousands of computers within your organization.
VDI makes it possible to manage many devices centrally.
A Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment allows your company’s IT professionals to centrally manage thin clients, resulting in a mutually beneficial experience for both end users and IT administrators.
What is VDI?
Sometimes called desktop virtualization, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure VDI is a computing model that adds a layer of virtualization between the server and desktop machines. By implementing this virtualization instead of a traditional operating system, network administrators can offer end users the ability to access their desktops from anywhere while significantly enhancing data security across the organization.
Some IT professionals associate the acronym VDI with VMware VDI, an industry-leading desktop virtualization solution. VMware VDI is considered a standard in the virtualization space, and all GNS solutions fully support VMware VDI workstations.
Benefits of VDI: Enhanced Security and User Experience
VDI offers superior data security by hosting desktop images in a secure data center, keeping sensitive information safe within the corporate network. This ensures that data is not stored on end-user devices, which can be lost, stolen, or damaged. VDI effectively reduces risks in all aspects of the user environment.
End users also benefit from a familiar experience. With VDI, their desktop functions just like the traditional PCs they are used to, offering seamless performance. Since the user interface remains unchanged, there’s no need for expensive training sessions or an influx of tech support requests. Satisfied users are empowered with more control over the applications and settings that their work requires.
Additional Benefits of VDI
- Desktop setups can be completed in minutes, not hours.
- Thin clients are more energy-efficient and have a longer lifespan than traditional desktops.
- IT costs are reduced due to fewer technical support issues.
- Compatibility issues, especially with user software, are minimized.
- Data security is significantly improved.
At GNS, we help businesses manage all aspects of their user environment, including VDI. Our Simplify Suite uses a database that can be accessed and controlled from any device, allowing you to streamline and automate network and desktop processes. Best of all, Simplify Suite fully supports VMware VDI and Windows workstations. Learn more about how Simplify Suite can help your business operate more smoothly and efficiently with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure VDI.
