Desktop Virtualization - A 2010 Roadmap

An Artemis Technology Seminar (Chicago)

Virtualization has revolutionized the way we do IT. It introduced us to new ways and techniques to rapidly provision servers and even entire environments to meet business needs. If you are past the server consolidation and containment phase and are looking at new ways to leverage virtualization, you will benefit from our Desktop Virtualization seminar. Virtualization expert and Artemis Technology Practice Manager Elias Khnaser will take you on a high-speed deep technical dive into Desktop Virtualization: the trends, the players, the solutions, and the challenges.
 

Is your organization facing any of these challenges? Join us and learn how desktop virtualization can help you.

• Are you wondering if you can leverage desktop virtualization in a Windows 7 deployment?
• Are you due for a desktop hardware refresh and looking for better and more cost-effective solutions?
• Is desktop support out of control?
• Are security, virus protection and malware keeping you up at night?
• Are application updates and patches an ongoing hassle?
• Is BC/DR a concern when it comes to user connectivity?

Desktop Virtualization Overview

In the opening session, Elias will survey desktop virtualization, including its challenges, its realities, and why companies are considering it. He will also touch on the different use cases it can solve.
 

• Desktop Virtualization defined
• Why are enterprises considering desktop virtualization?
• BYOPC (Buy Your Own PC) / CYOPC (Choose Your Own PC)
• Windows 7 Migrations

Desktop Virtualization Who’s Who?

In this session, Elias will delve into desktop virtualization options, players, solutions, and where each fits in.

• Traditional Client vs Desktop Virtualization
• Terminal Server vs Desktop Virtualization
• VDI (server hosted virtual desktops)
• Client Hypervisors (Type 1, Type 2: Managed and Unmanaged client-hosted virtual desktops)
• Application Virtualization
• Streaming
• Blade Workstations
• Thin Clients

Desktop Virtualization Roadmap

In the final session, Elias will wrap up the event with an architectural blueprint for possible desktop virtualization deployments. This roadmap will address the challenges and how to deal with them, as well as the limitations and when to expect fixes.

• Provisioning
• Off-line use cases
• Performance
• User experience & personality management
• Security
• Disaster Recovery
• Storage & Networking