a new virtualization strategy and approach to end-user computing
DESCRIPTION
More than ever, organisations are dealing with two fundamental client computing pain points - providing secure access to an increasingly mobile workforce, and managing the burgeoning diversity of data, applications and devices needed to run their business. These requirements are set against the ever increasing pressure to reduce capital and operational costs.TRANSCRIPT
End-User Computing - VMware View 4.5
Liam Farrell
Snr Systems Engineer
Information and data is our most
important asset. We spend too
much time recovering
lost data from stolen laptops.
Some issues with managing desktops today:
How do I maintain or improve
desktop management when
I’m required to do
more with less?
It is difficult to respond
quickly when employees are mobile and
scattered across the world.
Windows 7 is
here, I need to
prepare for it! I spend a lot of
time on desktop
support calls. But I
really need to focus on
strategic IT initiatives that
really add value.
IT
Increasing IT costs
Security and compliance risks
User
Anytime, anywhere access
Device, OS and apps diversity
The desktop dilemma: User Freedom vs IT control
Confidential
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Virtualization & Cloud Management: VMware Approach
Infrastructure & Operations Management • Create a zero-touch infrastructure
• Build automation into platform
• Deliver self-service through policy-driven control
Application Management
• Encapsulate applications into containers with vApps
• Assure application portability & performance
• Establish service contracts with infrastructure
End-User Computing Management • Provision desktops rapidly
• Manage workstation images simply
• Deliver virtualised applications to desktop
End User Computing
Cloud Applications
VMware Management Solutions
Public/Private/Hybrid Cloud
Virtualized Infrastructure
VMware View: Desktops as a Managed Service
Persona
Applications
Operating System
Centralised
Management
Desktop
Delivery
Modular
Desktop
VMware View 4.5 Architecture Overview
Integrated Solution Including:
VMware vSphere Enterprise
VMware View Manger 4
VMware View Composer
VMware ThinApp
Architecture
Application Virtualization
ThinApp
Components of VMware View 4.5
Enterprise Desktop Manager
View
Manager
VMware View 4.5
Anywhere Mobility
Local Mode
Components
Proven Virtualization
Platform
VMware
vSphere 4
Storage Optimization
View
Composer
View Composer Traditional VDI
VMware View helps reduce
storage costs by 70%
Single Image
Management Optimize storage with View Composer
Virtualising Applications -ThinApp
How ThinApp Works
• Applications are
encapsulated in their own
container and isolated
• Intercepts file and system
calls
VMware ThinApp Links the Application into a Single EXE File
Windows
Operating System
ThinApp Secure
Compressed Container (EXE)
Virtual OS
Application
Registry Access
File Access
Virtual
Registry
Virtual
File System
Physical
Registry
Physical
File System
Sandbox
• Requires no infrastructure
• Requires no agents
Problem:
Tightly coupled relationships between the OS
and Applications
Symptoms:
• Application Conflicts
• Complex Compatibility Testing
• Increased helpdesk support calls
Solution: VMware ThinApp
• Agentless application virtualisation
decouples applications and data
from the OS
Create conflict-free Applications
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IE6 on Windows 7
http://blogs.vmware.com/thinapp/2010/06/internet-explorer-6on-windows-7.html
For more info..
ThinApp Entitlement in View 4.5
- or pushed out to the end devices (e.g for mobile users)
V1
- Applications can be assigned to desktop pools (streamed)
- New Service this year: Automated packaging and updating
of native applications
NEW
ThinApp Streaming from Network Share
• Deliver applications to
multiple users from
a single network share
• Stream into memory without
local disk footprint
• Minimizes the number of
desktop images managed
• Streamlines application patch
updates
• Allows the use of multiple
versions of applications
File Server “Network Share”
Cost Efficient Application
Density on the LAN
Provisioning Virtual Desktops pools
View Manager: Provisioning Floating Pools
Floating Pool User Group
VMware Infrastructure
Provisioning from template
Automated connection
Desktop returned to pool after each use
Reverts to pre-determined state for future use
For factory workers,
kiosks, transaction
workers
Pools
User Group
VMware Infrastructure
Provisioning from template
Automated connection
Desktop returned to pool after each use
Reverts to pre-determined state for future use
For factory workers,
kiosks, transaction
workers
Pools
Floating Pool
View Manager: Provisioning Floating Pools
Fixed Pool
View Manager: Provisioning Fixed
Pools
Provisioning from template
Automated connection
Desktop assigned on first log-in
Remains associated with user & can be personalized
Ideal for knowledge workers
User Group
VMware Infrastructure
Pools
View Manager: Provisioning Fixed
Pools
User Group
Fixed Pool
VMware Infrastructure
Provisioning from template
Automated connection
Desktop assigned on first log-in
Remains associated with user & can be personalized
Ideal for knowledge workers
Pools
End User experience
• Built for desktops
• PCoIP protocol is a software
solution that does not require
any special hardware to run
• Uses end-to-end software
implementation
Display Protocol Provide a superior experience for LAN and
WAN using one protocol - PCoIP
Provide a seamless desktop experience
Rich media
and graphics
Multimedia
redirection
Progressive build
of graphics
USB
redirection
Productivity
applications
Seamless Desktop
Experience
High Resolution
• Built over time as user remains on page & bandwidth permits
• Full resolution image & text
Medium Resolution
•Built over a few frames
•Higher quality picture
•High resolution text
Low Resolution
•Initial Image
•Low bandwidth & resolution
•High resolution text
Progressive Build Example Seamless Desktop
Experience
Local Mode: Mobility & Bring Your Own Computer
View Client with Local Mode
Virtual desktop is checked-out to local endpoint and
encrypted
Access desktop, applications and data regardless of
network availability
Changes are checked in to
the datacenter when online
Extend IT security policies to local desktop
View Manager
.5
View Client running a Win7 Desktop in Local Mode
Local Mode – Feature Overview
Capability Details
Centralized Data
Control • Admin can initiate "replication" of user changes back to server on demand
• Admin policy enforcement of whether or not users can initiate checkin or replication
Improved
Security
• Checked out desktops all encrypted with AES (128-bit by default, 256-bit option)
• SmartCard Authentication Support
• Admin can remotely revoke end user access to a checked out desktop*
• Admin can set policy for how frequently a client must get in touch with the server for
updates/enforcement (or be deactivated)*
• Policy controls to allow/disallow access to USB devices like thumb-drives
Latest Runtime
Platform
• High quality multimedia & audio (play HD moves, YouTube videos, etc)
• 3D with DirectX9c and Windows 7 Aeroglass Effects support
• Hardware accelerated encryption/decryption with Intel AES-NI capable chipsets
• Support for Windows 7, XP and Vista host and guest Operating Systems
vShield Endpoint Protection for View 4.5 .5
Improve performance and effectiveness of existing endpoint security solutions
Offload AV activity to Security VM
(SVM)
Eliminate desktop agents and AV
storms
Enable comprehensive desktop VM
protection
Centrally manage AV service across
VMs with detailed logging of AV activity
Partner Integration through EPSEC API
- Trend Micro
VMware vSphere
Introspection
SVM
OS
AV
Hardened
VM
Persona
APP
OS
Kernel
BIOS
VM
Persona
APP
OS
Kernel
BIOS
VM
Persona
APP
OS
Kernel
BIOS
Management Improvements .
5
• Further integration with ThinPrint
• Location Based printing
• GPO editor enhancements for location
printing
• Automatic USB Redirection in View
client (configurable)
• Kiosk Mode – allows for end clients to
associated via it’s MAC address to a
specific virtual desktop.
• Tiered Storage support
• Storage Thin Provisioning
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Some Use Cases for the Modern Desktop
Windows 7
Migration
BYOPC
Remote Office
Branch Office Business Process
Outsourcing Education
Mobile Users Healthcare Follow
Me Desktop
…what are the use cases
in your organisation?
Thank You!