Parallels Virtuozzo Containers for VDI Carla Safigan, Parallels Paul Ghostine, VP General Manager,...

Parallels Virtuozzo Containers for VDICarla Safigan, ParallelsPaul Ghostine, VP General Manager, Provision Networks Division, Quest

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Parallels – Optimized ComputingTM

What is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure?

Desktops served from secure centralized servers in the Data Center

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Today's Enterprise Desktops

• Challenges:

• Security

• Management

• Maintenance

• Big Migrations / Upgrades

(Vista)

• IT Budget Pressure Source: Gartner Research

Physical Desktop TCO

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CIOs Primary Drivers of VDI

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Parallels Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Overview

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Parallels VDI Overview

User Interface

Virtual Desktops

Connection Broker

Management Tools

User Interface

User Interface

VDI Access Options•Access Virtual Desktops using:

• Existing Hardware• New Thin Clients• Home based systems used by remote workers

•Access Virtual Desktops from inside & outside the firewall

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User Interface

Virtual Desktops

Management Tools

Virtual Desktops

Fully Functional Desktops in the Data Center•Virtual Desktops are hosted in the Data Center on Parallels Virtuozzo Containers•They have a look and feel like Windows XP•Each Desktop can be customized and is completely isolated•vWorkspace - Connection Broker and User Experience

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Connection Broker

Connection Broker



User Interface

Virtual Desktops

Connection Broker

Management Tools

Management Tools

Management Tools

Managing Virtual Desktops•Deploy Virtual Desktops within seconds•Setup predefined virtual desktop configurations•Leverage Active Directory policies•Create user groups and add applications to individuals or users in seconds•Update and upgrade desktops quickly w/ global updates

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Why Parallels for VDI

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Why Parallels Virtuozzo Containers for VDI?

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VDI Comparisons

Traditional Client

VDI - Hypervisor

VMware/Citrix Xen Desktop

VDI – Container

Parallels Virtuozzo Containers

Full Desktop Experience Yes Yes Yes

UtilizationSignificant

UnderutilizationOptimized Optimized

Density 1 34-60 desktops* 130-140 desktops*

Isolated Desktops Yes Yes Yes

Global Patching No No Yes

Provisioning Time Hours to Days 10 minutes >1 minute

Performance Overhead 0% 10-15% 1-5%

Disk Usage Fixed - 60GB min Dynamic -15GB/VM Dynamic -1/2GB/CT

Dynamic Resources No Partial Yes

Global Backup and DR No Partial Yes

Target Applications Vista & XP Vista & XPWindows Server

Compatible

* Assumes 2-Quad core 64-bit Server & OS

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Application “Templating”


- Small footprint links Application/OS

- Applications to one or multiple containers simultaneously

- Command Line and GUI Template Creation Tools.

http://www.parallels.com/en/virtuozzo/templates/catalog/


Resource Pre-Allocation vs. Pooling

Initial Necessary Disk Space


The above assumes (1) virtual environment with 5GB disk limit and 1GB memory limit.

Initial Necessary Memory (RAM)

1 Virtual Environment


Application Template Links (Applications)


Host Operating System

Container 1

Container 2

Container 3

Application Cache

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Virtual Desktop Benchmark

Superior Scalability


Paul GhostineVice President & General ManagerDesktop Virtualization Group


Physical DeviceDesktops, Laptops, Thin Clients

Data Center

Power consumption, cooling / heat, space,data security, backups, updates, refreshes,and user administration tasks

Definition: Desktop virtualization centrally hosts and delivers a cost efficient desktop environment from within the datacenter by consolidating many physical desktops onto a single server or server farm.

Another Quick Look


1. The Infrastructure- Access Infrastructure• Web-based• Integrated SSL and 3rd party support• Client heterogeneity (Win32, CE, Linux)• Application and Desktop Publishing• Smartcard and 2-factor auth support

- Virtualization Infrastructure• Platform independence• Agnostic• Future-proof• Seamless integration• No “rip and replace”

2. The “Broker”- Scalable• Persistent or NOT (Not is Better!)• Integrated Load Distribution• Failover – local / geographic• Optimized Performance

- Management & Automation• Automated provisioning• Sysprep editing• Directory integration• Pooling, Persistence etc.• Policy-driven power management• Policy-driven access• Phyiscal and Virtual• Presentation and Desktop Virtualization• Full lifecycle desktop management• User session management• Profile management• CPU utilization management• Virtual memory optimization

- Consolidation Models• Presentation (terminal services)• Shared Remote (VDI)• Dedicated Remote (Physical and blade PCs)

3. The User Experience- Performance• Bi-Directional Audio• Multimedia Acceleration• Latency Reduction• Graphics Acceleration• Browser Acceleration

- Familiarity• Application publishing• Seamless Windows• Multi-monitor support• Printer management• USB redirection

- Ubiquity• Portability• Desktop replacement• Remote access• Telcommuting• Business continuity / DR

The Nuts and Bolts

Quest vWorkspace: Production-Proven; Enterprise-Grade; Experience Optimized!


Parallels Virtuozzo

End-to-End Desktop Lifecycle Management


The User Experience


Enabling the Cloud – Why Now?

Customers- Facing global recession- Doing more with less- Improve desktop availability- Lower cost and complexity of desktop mgmt- Replace CAPEX with predictable OPEX

Service Providers- Value-added services- More $€₤ per rack- Longer commitments- Sticky service

- Protocol improvements- Virtualization advancements- The Cloud

- Timing is everything- Customers are receptive

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