HP Teradici software - take an out-of-the-box approach to VDI
In an era of mobile and geographically dispersed users who require access to corporate applications and data, organizations are increasingly considering deploying virtual desktops. Virtualized Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions have helped thousands of organizations provide secure, remote access to virtual desktops for employees, while simplifying IT infrastructure so that desktops can be managed more easily and with high operational efficiency. The benefits of VDI across all industries and enterprises relate to capabilities:
- increase revenue by improving the productivity of remote workers and enabling the sourcing of employees regardless of geographic location,
- reducing risk by securing sensitive information in the data center rather than on end-user devices,
- lowering operating costs by reducing licensing costs and streamlining IT administrative costs.
Traditional VDI is often seen as a complicated and expensive solution, rather than the optimal choice for companies looking to the future. VDI is typically embedded in the local data center and uses a full set of virtualization components. A complete set refers to a fully integrated solution that typically includes components such as storage, provisioning tools, connection agents and display protocols. The problem with traditional VDI offerings stems from correlations with high licensing costs, usually from a single vendor, and limited ability to mix and match components.
This short text outlines five main reasons to take an out-of-the-box approach to VDI. For anyone who wants to create a solution for themselves, choosing their own key components, not just those they are obliged to by complete solutions from one vendor.
Build the solution you need
To think outside the box, forget about a ready-made complete set. Choose components that best fit your scenario instead of relying on a one-size-fits-all solution. Use equipment or components you already have, or choose vendor-independent components. This allows you to build a solution that not only uses traditional on-premises virtualization, but also cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure. A good connection agent will enable you to use the hosting platform that works best based on your users' needs and location.
HP Teradici offers Cloud Access Software, a high-performance remote desktop solution that enables enterprises to easily deliver Windows and Linux desktops and applications from any multicloud architecture to any device. The software's flexibility also allows the use of GPUs (for graphics-intensive applications) or non-GPU instances. By taking full advantage of the hardware you have and selecting components based on price, performance and flexibility, you can get a VDI solution that is cost-effective as well as tailored to your needs.
Streamline disaster recovery
Business continuity is a top priority for IT executives and administrators. Many companies have experienced downtime in the past, resulting in lost revenue and damage to the business. Managing multiple local data centers adds cost and complexity, a solution that uses the public cloud as an additional back-up site means you only pay for resources when you need them.Cloud Access Manager, a brokering and provisioning service included in Cloud Access Software can automatically manage, virtual machines are shut down when not in use, reducing business costs.
In addition, the cloud licensing management available in Cloud Access Software makes it easy to transfer licenses without having to purchase an additional set of licenses.If your organization requires the use of another VDI technology or cloud location as part of a disaster recovery strategy, consider HP Teradici Cloud Access Software as a cost-effective, highly secure way to connect employees to their corporate resources.
Support for edge locations and a wide range of end devices
Working from the edge locations means any critical workload performed outside the corporate data center. The goal is to enable users to work from the edge by using public cloud data centers, as this provides the best service. To connect to hosted VMs, there are many endpoint device options available for optimal connectivity, including:
PColP Zero Client
An extremely secure endpoint device using an integrated, purpose-built processor, minimal hardware components and no operating system to minimize the risk of attack.
PColP software and mobile clients
Applications that establish secure PColP sessions with remote Windows or Linux computers. Software agents are available for Windows, macOS and Linux, for iOS and Android mobile devices.
Thin Client with integrated PColP client software
It offers features such as extensive peripheral support, Wi-Fi and multi-protocol support. Thin Clients are available in a variety of forms, including desktops and monitors.
Use of hybrid or multicloud strategy
HP Teradici surveyed nearly 500 IT professionals to find out the state of multicloud in 2019 for virtual desktop deployments. In companies of widely varying sizes, from small to large enterprises, 54% of respondents are already operating in a multicloud environment, regardless of whether their desktops are hosted on:
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- many public clouds,
- A combination of local data centers and the public cloud, or
- private off-grid data centers and the public cloud.
Even if organizations don't currently have a desktop virtualization strategy, the CloudEndure report found that up to 84% of users have a multi-cloud strategy in mind for the future. Organizations are increasingly adopting a strategy of growing by keeping what's already working in the data center and supplementing that with a cloud desktop extension, as it can provide great flexibility. The benefits of the cloud are already well-known, including:
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- changing CAPEX to OPEX,
- Instant rollout or tear down of new virtual machines,
- Limit attack directions by hosting data anywhere.
A multicloud strategy goes a step further and can help avoid vendor lock-in by leveraging the best cloud infrastructure that meets your current needs. Carefully selected VM specifications, region availability and the latest GPU availability can increase performance benefits, provide cost savings, ensure disaster recovery and lower latency by leveraging some cloud offerings optimized for user groups.
Savings
Put aside the complexity of a full-packaged VDI solution and specify a solution that suits your needs.
In a traditional VDI deployment, you pay high licensing costs for a full feature set, regardless of need. Consider open source technologies such as Linux operating systems or the KVM hypervisor for further savings. With more and more applications migrating to a browser-based solution, Linux is more accessible and friendly to organizations. Using the public cloud to deploy virtual desktops also ensures that computing resources are optimized and expenses are controlled. Pay only for what you use in the cloud, rather than for large, capital-intensive investments. Also, a multiclod deployment strategy plays a key role in reducing costs, allowing you to choose one or more cloud providers based on an assessment of total costs.
Modern VDI solution
Computational virtualization allows users to access applications and data efficiently with enhanced security. Built on industry-leading PColP® technology, HP Teradici Cloud Access software delivers powerful virtual workstations from the cloud or data center to the endpoint device of your choice.
One of PColP's unique security features is that only encrypted pixels are transmitted from the host desktop environment to the end device, thus ensuring data security during virtualization delivery. And with the enhancements to the PColP Ultra feature, Cloud Access software also provides high quality 4K/UHD graphics.
You can create virtual environments on AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure or your own local infrastructure. With simplified and flexible multicloud support, Cloud Access software allows you to deploy and manage end-user desktops in any combination of public clouds or private data centers. Virtual desktops can be accessed via a variety of end devices, including PColP Zero Client, PColP-enabled PCs, iOS / Android devices, Chromebooks and other tablets.
