Understanding PCoIP and Zero Clients

Introduction to PCoIP® Technology and Zero-Clients

Andrew Naiberg, CHANNEL PRODUCT MANAGER

Teradici Corporation

Robert Hammond, THIN CLIENT PRODUCT MANAGER

10ZiG Technology

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PCoIP technology fulfills the promise of desktop remoting

An Uncompromised User Experience

A True Zero-Management Client

Exceptional Security


Host rendering supports all current and future graphics

• Graphics are rendered by encoding pixels on the host

• Client just decodes the protocol rather than rendering graphics commands


PCoIP content-awareness optimizes each type of content

Photos

Motion Video

Graphics

Icons

Text


Adaptive encoding dynamically adjusts for best video quality

PCoIP technology automatically balances frame rate and quality Continuously adapts to changes in bandwidth and graphics complexity

Uncapped, single-session bandwidth comparisons are misleading

Image Quality

Good

Unusable0 15 30 45 60

Frame Rate

Lossless

Constant bandwidth

Fixed-quality encoderset too low (poor image)

Fixed-quality encoderset too high (slow

refresh)

Maximum perceived quality(balanced quality & frame rate)

PCoIP Adaptive Encoder maximizes perceived

quality


Progressive build provides best experience with still images

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Initial ImageLow BW and latencyOnly used if constrainedLossless textGrainy picture0.2 – 0.5 bits/pixel

Perceptually LosslessBuilt over a few framesLossless textHigh quality picture1 – 3 bits/pixel

100% LosslessBuilt as bandwidth permitsLossless textLossless picture5 – 15 bits/pixel


PCoIP software CPU utilization is very competitive

Average: PCoIP protocol: 7.3 % PortICA: 9.1% RDP: 7.5%


Understanding PCoIP Zero-Clients


Initially, PCoIP was a 1:1 hardware-based solution

PCoIP-Enabled Host in Datacenter User Desktop

10ZiG V9000Zero Client

IP Network


VMware integrated 3 key PCoIP components into View 4

1. Software implementation of PCoIP host encoding Runs on host CPU – no custom hardware required

2. PCoIP support in VMware View 4 Client (software client) Runs on x86 hardware – PC, laptop or traditional thin client

3. View Manager can broker PCoIP connections Software Software Software Hardware Hardware Hardware (in beta – coming soon) Hardware Software (future)


VMware now adds a software option for both ends

virtual desktops

blade PCsrack workstations

tower workstations

VMware software clients

10ZiG V9000

VMware software clients

Hardware Zero-Clients

Software Clients on x86

hardware


True zero-client eliminates desktop management

No CPU No operating system No drivers No viruses or spyware No hard drive or fan Low power & heat


Traditional thin client is a standard x86 computer

X86 Client Components

X86CPU

RAM

NonVolatileStorage

SouthBridge

USBAudio10/100

10/100/1000GE PCIeController

Display 1

Display 2

Example CPU’s

Intel Atom/Core2Duo

AMD Sempron

Via Eden

NorthBridge

Video RAM

GraphicsGPU

(optional)


Hardware zero-clients eliminate most of these components

X86 Client Components

X86CPU

RAM

NonVolatileStorage

SouthBridge

USBAudio10/100

10/100/1000GE PCIeController

Display 1

Display 2

Example CPU’s

Intel Atom/Core2Duo

AMD Sempron

Via Eden

NorthBridge

Video RAM

GraphicsGPU

(optional)


Zero-clients eliminate most of the software stack

Boot StrapGraphics

DriverNetwork

DriverAudio Driver

USB Driver

MassStorage

PrinterDriver

ScannerDriver

Speaker/Headset

Web Cam

X86CPU

South Bridge

GE PCIeController

North Bridge

GraphicsGPU

Graphics

(optional)

USB Controller

10/100 Controller

Audio Controller

Applications:

Remote DisplayProtocol (s)

BrowserAnti-virus / Spyware

Client Agent (s))

Media Player GraphicsMacromedia

FlashMedia CODECs

(multiple)

TERA1100 PCoIP Processor

NonVolatileStorage

RAMSystem/Video

• Linux, Windows Embedded etc.

TERA1100 Interface

Hardware Adaptation Layer

OS Kernel

• Secure ThreadX (RTOS found in printers etc)

TERA1100 Firmware

PCoIP EngineConfiguration

Network Stack RDP Client

View ManagerAgent

Library Support


Superior security helps CIOs sleep at night

No data on the desktop… ever

No hacking, viruses or spyware

All data fully encrypted

Superior USB authentication


Traditional Remoting

USB device support Subject to drivers etc. 100% device support*

Device drivers Drivers on desktop client No drivers on desktop

Isochronous devices Generally no (or poor) Yes

USB plug event On desktop client On host PC

Authentication In software on host In hardware on desktop

Unauthorized devices Connect to host PC Die on the desktop

USB devices are more secure, transparent and manageable


Management Console manages PCoIP zero-clients


PCoIP hardware and software are interoperable

virtual desktops

blade PCs

rack workstations

tower workstations

1:ntask worker

analystartist

designer1:1

PCoIP software clients

10ZiG V9000low 1:n

knowledgeworker

truezero

clients

PCoIP software clients


VPN access with zero-client requires VPN router or VMware Security Server

Zero-client has no CPU to run software VPN client

Thin client can run soft VPN client

VMware will extend Security Server to support PCoIP traffic


Access to legacy applications/environments

Presentation Server

XenApp


ThinPrint to minimize printer drivers or to use local network printer capabilities

Printer-ready content is typically smaller than printer drivers


USB 2.0 and isochronous USB not currently supported with zero-client

VMware soft client supports higher USB speed and isochronous USB

Future enhancements will address these in zero-clients


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