Desktop and Application Virtualization OHECC 2009
Aaron Flynn Director of Client Services The University of Toledo Joshua Spencer Team Lead – Desktop Development The University of Toledo
Application Virtualization
IsolationStreaming Desktop Stability Application Lifecycle
Hardware Operating System File SystemRegistry Virtualization Layer New Reg Keys New Files ThinApp Runtime
Virtualization Layer Office.exe ThinApp Runtime Package Structure File SystemRegistry Operating System Hardware
Infrastructure No application server No desktop client IT Staff Applications which require admin rights to install and function can be run in user mode. Applications certified for Windows XP only can be run on Vista. Single point application upgrades. Supporting software can be added to the virtual bubble. Packaging skills License management
User Experience Multiple versions of an application can run on the same machine, at the same time. Applications can be accessed from ANY computer on campus.
1,000 + Computers Running ~20 Virtual Applications. Technical Design Deploying virtual application packages in the enterprise Copy executable to local drive Available when the network is not No single-point upgrade Stream from central network share Requires highly available network share Allows for rapid single-point upgrades Z Drive
Desktop Virtualization
Virtual Infrastructure Virtual Desktop Manager (VDM) aka View 3 Provisioning of Desktop Pools EntitlementsBrokering
Student Labs Make software available to students from any location 24 x 7 x 365 Reduction in physical labs Energy savings Hardware savings Reclaimed space
Demonstration
Desktop and Application Virtualization OHECC 2009