Convergence of 1to1 and Virtualization Beyond Device Centric Deployments

What is client virtualization and why do I care?

Virtualization

Virtualization changes the old model of …

1 Computer

& OS & Software

Virtualization changes the old model of …

1 Computer

& OS & Software

Virtualization changes the old model of …

1 Computer

& OS & Software

Cloud Computing

Cloud Computingchanges the old model of …

Computer & OS & Software

Cloud Computingchanges the old model of …

Computer & OS & Software

Cloud Computingchanges the old model of …

Computer & OS & Software

Client Virtualization Landscape

Server Virtualization Multiple vendor options

Client Virtualization Terminal Server (SBC)

Multiple vendor options

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Multiple vendor options

The Landscape of The Landscape of Virtualization…Virtualization…Approach Hardware Config Software

LicensesUsers Cost

Terminal Server

akaPres Srvr or SBC

VDI

The Landscape of The Landscape of Virtualization…Virtualization…Approach Hardware Config Software

LicensesUsers Cost

Terminal Server

akaPres Srvr or SBC

or

VDI

The Landscape of The Landscape of Virtualization…Virtualization…Approach Hardware Config Software

LicensesUsers Cost

Terminal Server

akaPres Srvr or SBC

or

1 OS/Server

VDIMulti OS/Server

The Landscape of The Landscape of Virtualization…Virtualization…Approach Hardware Config Software

LicensesUsers Cost

Terminal Server

akaPres Srvr or SBC

or

1 OS/Server

Win2008

-----MSFT TS+ CTXS

XenApp(?)

VDIMulti OS/Server

XP or Vista

-----VMWare VDI or

CTXS XenDesktop

The Landscape of The Landscape of Virtualization…Virtualization…Approach Hardware Config Software

LicensesUsers Cost

Terminal Server

akaPres Srvr or SBC

or

1 OS/Server

Win2008

-----MSFT TS+ CTXS

XenApp(?)

~50/server

VDIMulti OS/Server

XP or Vista

-----VMWare VDI or

CTXS XenDesktop

~30/server

The Landscape of The Landscape of Virtualization…Virtualization…Approach Hardware Config Software

LicensesUsers Cost

Terminal Server

akaPres Srvr or SBC

or

1 OS/Server

Win2008

-----MSFT TS+ CTXS

XenApp(?)

~50/server $

VDIMulti OS/Server

XP or Vista

-----VMWare VDI or

CTXS XenDesktop

~30/server $$

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““tried it and couldn’t get any software to install”tried it and couldn’t get any software to install”ClassLink tested 1,000+ titles including: KidPix, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD & more

““what about licensing”what about licensing”ClassLink includes a license metering solution

““what about video?”what about video?”ClassLink sites are using United Streaming

““I thought you needed citrix”I thought you needed citrix”Not always

MythsMyths

The

LaunchPadDifference

Benefits of Client VirtualizationBenefits of Client Virtualization

Cost ReductionCost Reduction• Energy savings with thin client computers• Reuse existing equipment• Existing staff can handle more

TechnicalTechnical

• Central management• Greater reliability• Increased security

EducationalEducational• Consistent experience everywhere• 24/7 access (home access = increased instructional time)

• Teachers love the collaboration tools• Software and hardware usage reports guide purchasing

What does it look like? ClassLink LaunchPad

Assessing the projectAssessing the project

The Principal, Supt, Board keeps asking …

“Is anyone really using the computers or software we bought?”

What do I say?

They want to know…

Who’s using what?

From where?

When?

How long?

Does it help learning???

ClassLink Inquiry™ ClassLink Inquiry™

Application Usage

Standard & custom

reports

For teachers & administrationWeb Based

Computer Usage

Websites usage

ClassLink Inquiry

What does it look like?

Dr. Kathleen Farrell, SuperintendentCheryl Rabinowitz, Technology DirectorCatskills Central School District, NY

Greg Partch, Director of Technology Hudson Falls School District, NY

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