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Application Virtualization How to deliver Applications in
a VDI & RDS scenario
Nicola FerriniIT PRO [email protected]
Management
Presentation Virtualization
User StateVirtualization
Folder RedirectionOffline files
Application Virtualization
Microsoft Virtualization Modes
Desktop Virtualization
Server Virtualization
Remote Desktop Services
Cloud Computing
Presentation Virtualization (VDI)
VDI:
What Is VDI?
• Centralizes the storage, execution, and management of Windows desktops
Key deployment scenarios of VDI are persistent virtual machines and pooled virtual machines
Key deployment scenarios of VDI are persistent virtual machines and pooled virtual machines
• Stores and maintains the user work area in the data center
• Enables technologies such as Hyper-V and Remote Desktop Services
Key Benefits of VDI
• Improved access to data and applications from any device
• Improved data security and compliance
• Simplified management and deployment of applications
• Improved business continuity
• Integrated management of physical, virtual, and session-based desktops
• Centralized data storage and backup
Types of VDI
Pooled virtual desktops
Personal virtual desktops
Each virtual machine is like a traditional personal computer, where user data, settings, applications, and operating systems are stored, and each user is assigned a personal virtual desktop.
Identically configured virtual machines are in the pool and users can connect to any virtual machine. After users log off, all changes are discarded, so user data must be stored outside the virtual machine.
VDI Components in Windows Server 2008 R2
• Active Directory
• Remote Desktop Web Access
• Remote Desktop Connection Broker
• Remote Desktop Virtualization Host
• Remote Desktop Session Host
• Remote Desktop Gateway
RD Connection Broker in VDI Deployments
Brokering involves:
• Identifying a virtual machine for the user
• Preparing the virtual machine for remote connection
• Sending virtual machine details to a session host server
• Monitoring user sessions in a virtual desktop pool scenario
RD Connection Broker enables user connections to connect to an appropriate endpoint
RD Connection Broker enables user connections to connect to an appropriate endpoint
Configuring Virtual MachinesSupported operating systems:
• Windows XP• Windows Vista• Windows 7
Configuring virtual machines for virtual desktops:
• Joins virtual machines to the domain• Configures the Remote Desktop functionality by:
• Enabling RDP and RPC for RDS• Adding VDI users to Remote Desktop Users group• Configuring Windows Firewall
Demo:Deploying and Accessing Virtual
Desktops
Application Virtualization(App-V)
What Is Application Virtualization?
Benefits of application virtualization are:
Centralized management
Scalable infrastructure
Accessible applications
Remote Desktop Server support
Reduced license compliance risks
Usage reporting
Application virtualization allows you to run applications on client computers as if they were installed locally
Application virtualization allows you to run applications on client computers as if they were installed locally
Run applications as a “service”
• Access anywhere– Over the web– Portable devices
• Just in time deployment (Click-to-Run)– Installer does not run– Instant gratification
• Simple servicing– Update once, deliver everywhere– Users automatically stay up to date
Run applications without conflicts
• No changes to system– Safely run apps side-by-side– No OS decay over time– Lower migration costs
• State separation– Store App state separate from OS state– State categorized as user versus system– User state stored in profile, roams with profile
How Does It Work? • App packaged using Sequencer
– Installation monitored to capture resources– All app resources stored in an app image (.SFT)
• App image placed on server for distribution
• App streamed to client over network– SMB, HTTP(S), RTSP(S)– Can leverage DFSR replica and BranchCache– Other distribution mechanisms possible (USB)
• App-V runs app in Virtual Environment (VE)– App virtualization layer handles resource requests
Use Microsoft Application Virtualization to stream applications
on-demand• Advantages:
– Centralized application management– Support for roaming users and making applications available quickly– Can run multiple versions of Office on the desktop– Previously incompatible applications can run on the same desktop– Centralized image simplifies updates, management & helpdesk
• Limitations:– Requires a supporting infrastructure and resources– Consider network bandwidth availability for streaming applications– Integration into existing infrastructure, such as the patch management
process
APP-V Infrastructure
What Is App-V Desktop Client?
Application VirtualizationManagementServer
ApplicationVirtualizationDesktop Client
Network
• Requests applications to be streamed• Receives the application code• Sets up the runtime environment• Executes the code locally
Demo Infrastructure…
Demo:Application Virtualization in a VDI scenario
App-V 4.6 Shared Cache for VDI environments
• In Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) 4.6 the Client supports using a shared read-only cache
• Shared read-only cache enables the Client to use disk space efficiently in a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) system
• You can deploy the App-V Client in a VDI scenario by using a shared read-only cache that has been populated with all the applications required for all users.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee956915.aspx
Presentation Virtualization (RDS)
What Is RDS?RDS is presentation virtualization technology that provides access to session-based desktops, virtual machine–based desktops, and applications
RDS provides the following benefits:
Run an application or an entire desktop on centralized servers Manage session-based desktops, applications, or virtual
machine–based desktops on centralized servers Provide an entire desktop, or just application window Provide integration of local and RemoteApp programs Enable secure remote access without establishing a VPN
connection Centrally control which RD Session hosts can be accessed, who
can access them, and device redirection
RDS Architecture
RD Web Access
RD GatewayRD Connection
Broker
Active Directory RD Licensing Server
RD Virtualization Host
RD Session Host
RD Client
RDS & VDI – An Integrated Solution
Remote Desktop Gateway Server
Remote Desktop
Connection Broker
Remote App Servers
RemoteApp & Desktop Web Access Server
Client
Authentication
Hyper-V-basedRemote
Desktops
What Is the App-V Client for Remote Desktops?
App-vManagementServer
Client Computer
NetworkLAN, VPN,Internet
LAN
Remote DesktopServer
App-V Remote Desktop Client
The App-V Remote Desktop Client:
• Uses a separate installer from the Desktop client
• Requires putting the Remote Desktop server into install mode to install the client
Demo Infrastructure…
Demo:Application Virtualization in a RDS scenario
What Are RemoteApp Programs?
A RemoteApp program:
• Can be accessed remotely through Remote Desktop Connection
• Displays on the client as if it is running on the local computer
• Can run along with local programs on the client computer
• Has its own resizable window and entry on the taskbar
• Can share a RD session with another RemoteApp program on the same terminal server
RemoteApp programs run remotely on RD Session Host server and can integrate with locally running programsRemoteApp programs run remotely on RD Session Host server and can integrate with locally running programs
What Is RemoteApp and Desktop Connections?
Provides a personalized view of RemoteApp programs, session-based desktops, and virtual desktopsProvides a personalized view of RemoteApp programs, session-based desktops, and virtual desktops
The benefits of RemoteApp and Desktop Connections are:
• RemoteApp programs run from the Start menu on the client• Includes published Remote Desktops and Virtual Desktops• Changes are automatically reflected on the user’s Start menu• Programs are easily accessed through Windows search• Does not require domain membership• Built on standard technologies• You can create a RemoteApp and Desktop Connections
configuration file (.wcx) and distribute it to users
Demo:Application Virtualization in a RemoteApp
scenario
Accessing RemoteApp Programs from an External Network
• RD GATEWAY Enables Terminal Services-based (RDP) connections without need for the broader capabilities of VPN
• Requires Remote Desktop Connection 6.1• Requires Microsoft Network Policy Server• Needs to be domain joined
DMZ
External Firewall
InternalFirewall
Terminal Services Gateway
AD/N
P
Network Policy
Server/Domain Controller
RDP pass
ed to
Term
inal S
erver
Validate User Access and Client Health
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2
3
Terminal Server or
Remote PC
RDP over
RCP/HTTPS
RCP/HTTPSRemoved
Internet
Home
MobileBusines
s
Branch Office
4
RDS Gateway In Action • RDP hosts can now be put behind firewall• HTTP/S used to traverse firewall• AD/NPS/NAP checked before connection allowed• New Remote Desktop Connection
client requiredAD/NPS/NAP
User browses to TS Web Access
User initiates HTTP/S connection to TS Gateway
Terminal Servers or XP/Vista
TS Gateway
TS Web Access
Internet DMZ Internal Network
RDP over HTTP/S established to TSG RDP 3389 to host
AD/IAS/NAP checked
Vista RDC (TS) client
Online Resources
• Application Virtualization– http://blogs.technet.com/b/appv/– http://support.microsoft.com/kb/983462/en-us– http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc843848.aspx– http://www.microsoft.com/italy/server/windowsserver2008/panoram
ica/introduzione-a-microsoft-application-virtualization.mspx
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure– http://www.microsoft.com/vdi– http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff710519(WS.10).aspx – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff710451(WS.10).aspx
• Remote Desktop Services– http://www.microsoft.com/rds– http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff710446(WS.10).aspx – http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff710434(WS.10).aspx
Virtual Labs
• Application Virtualization– TechNet Virtual Lab: Learning App-V Basics
– TechNet Virtual Lab: Learning App-V Intermediate Skills
– TechNet Virtual Lab: Learning to Configure App-V for Standalone Client Mode
– TechNet Virtual Lab Express: Windows 7: Microsoft Application Virtualization (APP-V)
Questions and
Answers
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