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Defining the Value of Desktops-as-a-Service

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Why Virtualize Desktops?

• Users are changing the way they work – BYOD – Off-premises

• Challenges for IT– BYOD & Security– PC Refresh – Application Management– Ability to Scale– Security & Compliance– User Experience– Budget Constraints

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Demand for Desktop Virtualization

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Desktop Virtualization Options

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Desktops-as-a-Service (DaaS)

Infrastructure is owned • hosted or DIY

Infrastructure is rented • no/low upfront cost• monthly subscription

IT expertise required Limited IT expertise required

Allows for personalization Predefined, limited feature set

Scalable on demand

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The DaaS Solution

Users get:– A virtual workspace– Access anywhere on any

device, anytime– Consistent user

experience

Cloud Service Provider delivers:– Hosts back-end

infrastructure• Data storage, backup,

security, upgrades

– Support for endpoint devices

– Security & Compliance– Subscription, monthly fee

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How DaaS Works

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DaaS Key Drivers

Easy Windows migration

Support for BYOD

Consistent user experience

Low upfront, predictable costs

Strong vendors

Suitable replacement for PC refresh cycles

Security

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Comparing DaaS & VDI Implementations

DESCRIPTION

HOSTED DO-IT-YOURSELF DAAS

HOSTED VDI* APPLICATION VIRTUALIZATION PREMISES VDI* PREMISES VDI* DESKTOPS-AS-A-

SERVICE

Platform VMware CitrixXenApp

Citrix XenDesktop

WindowsServer

Citrix or Windows

Target Market:< 20 users

**

20-50 users **

51-100 users ** Not recommended

101-500 users ** 300+ MAYBE**

501-1000 users ** Not recommended

* VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure** for specific applications*** FTEs, maintenance and support

Source: Evolve IP, “Selecting the Right VDI Technology, Hosted vs. DIY vs. DaaS,” 2013

DaaS is ideal

for small and medium businesses (SMBs)

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DESCRIPTION



SERVICE


Citrix XenDesktop

WindowsServer

Citrix or Windows

IT in control

Network and infrastructure administration requirements

MINIMALTraditional Windows

Enterprise Administration. Basic

tasks via portal

HIGHEntire environment managed internally

or 3rd party


or 3rd party


or 3rd party

LOWIT resources locked out of admin tools.

Basic tasks via portal

Virtual desktop administration requirements

VERY LOWDesktops managed

centrally from single image

VERY HIGHManaging shared presentation and licensing servers

VERY HIGH VERY HIGH VERY LOWIT administrators restricted from

desktops

Technical staff requirements

LOW/MED VERY HIGH VERY HIGH VERY HIGH LOW

Source: Evolve IP, “Selecting the Right VDI Technology, Hosted vs. DIY vs. DaaS,” 2013* VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure** for specific applications*** FTEs, maintenance and support

DaaS accommodates lower IT skills

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DESCRIPTION



SERVICE


Citrix XenDesktop

WindowsServer

Citrix or Windows

Buying model OPEXMonthly charge

OPEX*** & CAPEX

(Purchase)

OPEX*** & CAPEX

(Purchase)

OPEX*** & CAPEX

(Purchase)

OPEXMonthly charge

TOC LOWERNo upfront capital,

reduced administration

MEDIUMTo HIGH

Licensing, management,

support

VERY HIGHLicensing,

management, infrastructure

MEDIUMTo HIGH

Licensing, management,

support

LOWERNo upfront capital,

reduced administration

* VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure** for specific applications*** FTEs, maintenance and support

Source: Evolve IP, “Selecting the Right VDI Technology, Hosted vs. DIY vs. DaaS,” 2013

DaaS has a lower

total cost of ownership (TCO)

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DaaS vs. VDI

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