This solution is suitable for companies that have a virtual server platform or do not have any problems with its deployment.
In other words, this solution will not be economically justified for companies of less than 20 users, because the following items are required (but it has special and attractive features that we will examine further):
Having at least one server (or several servers to fully implement the features) to run the virtual platform
On the user side, we need a PC or thin client or VDI zero client, which the most optimal use is VDI zero clients.
Knowledge of server and desktop virtualization required for setup and support
In general, there are four operation methods in this protocol
Each virtual machine can only be assigned to one user
Windows created a server as a remote server and after making the relevant settings (Terminal Service) distributed it to the users (RDSH) in such a way that we can give the users a desktop session from the same machine.
We introduce a template with all the programs we want on it for the system of any operating system, and it is the system that intelligently provides a copy of that template to every user who logs in.
We only provide the necessary programs to each user in a specific environment and do not provide the desktop environment to users (click for more details in the topic of virtualization)
Pay attention to the following figure (related to PCoIP):
Is this description only related to PCOIP or VDI solution?
The two PCOIP and ICA/HDX protocols are both interpretations of the VDI solution and have the same general function (the above-mentioned four methods), but each has its own advantages and characteristics, which are in line with the policies of the two prominent companies, VMWARE and CITRIX, which are two companies are among the pioneers in the field of virtualization (server and desktop), and we will discuss a comparison between these two protocols in the form of questions and answers.
Advantages of using this solution:
Easy management.
High stability.
Reduce maintenance and support costs.
Centralized management from one place (ease of service from the headquarters to the queue).
Using low-cost Zero Client devices.
No software dependency (Microsoft, Apple, Android).
Easy to upgrade software and hardware and low bandwidth consumption (suitable for use in WAN).
Disadvantages:
These products belong to the most prominent companies in the field of virtualization and have no technical defects, and if they are found, they will be fixed in software updates, so the disadvantages of this solution are those that are optimal or affordable compared to other solutions, which we mention below:
Virtualization insurance solution for administrative and organizational groups is perfect!
What is the difference between VMware (PCOIP) and Citrix (ICA/HDX)?
To answer this question, we examine the main policies of the two companies providing these products:
VMware : The products of this company (VMWARE) have been produced with the policy of maximally simplifying the use of virtualization for the use of a wide range of audiences and have the following features:
Ease of setup
Integrity in management
High stability
Avoiding details (compared to other types of virtualization solutions)
Up-to-date and progressive
High security
Being free (in the following, this issue will be discussed in the form of questions and answers)
Availability
Synchronized and compatible with server hardware
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ICA / HDX : These products are provided by Citrix company with the policy of optimal use of resources and bandwidth and providing the highest quality in user experience and with all the details, which is the best enterprise solution and has the following features:
Management integrity
Maximum attention to specialized details
High flexibility (it has many features that can be changed according to the conditions)
High stability
The highest graphic experience and efficiency among all types of virtualization solutions
The lowest bandwidth usage rate among virtualization solutions
What are the disadvantages of virtualization insurance solution?
Since the main goal of these two companies is to provide a perfect experience and with a very large customer community, they quickly fix the problems and bugs that are discovered and they are technically flawless, but for this use case (administrative solutions and organization in Iran) each has advantages over the other, which include the following:
Compared to VMware, the Citrix solution is more complex in implementation and requires more specialized knowledge.
Compared to VMware, Citrix solution requires more complex infrastructure.
Compared to VMware, Citrix solution is more efficient in bandwidth consumption.
Compared to VMware, the Citrix solution has many more customization capabilities.
Citrix solution is more expensive compared to VMware (in terms of licensing).
Compared to VMware, the Citrix solution is more efficient in terms of resources.
Compared to VMware, the Citrix solution has much fewer customers in Iran (due to the more specialized and expensive licenses).
Is there any documentation about bandwidth consumption and resources required for these solutions?
The answer to this question is presented in detail under the title of HA and BC solutions in the special solutions section.
Where to start to implement this solution?
This is how it works:
Deployment of server virtualization
Choosing a suitable device for users (PC, mini-PC, thin client or zero client)
For more information about the types of choices for the client and to compare and check them, refer to the section on choosing the right option for users. (click)
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