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Reduce VDI Costs with Windows Thin PC
Balagopalan NikhilSr. Product Manager, Desktop VirtualizationMicrosoft
WCL212
Agenda
Thin Clients – An Overview
Windows Thin PC Overview
Windows Thin PC as a VDI End Point
Call to Action
Thin Clients – An Overview
Thinking about thin client computing as part of your desktop strategy
A Thin Client Device
What Is a "Thin Client"?
IntentIs designed to always be connected to a Server Based Desktop
Wyse, HP, iGel
Examples of Thin Clients
Device Profile
Has a low profile and footprint:Smaller CPU, RAM than a typical PCVery little (if any) local storage for data & applicationsUses less energy than a PC
Operating System
Typically runs a light-weight embedded operating system such as Windows® Embedded Standard
When Is Thin Client an Option?
VDI / Sessions
If You Have Server-Based Desktops (SBD)
OR
Thin Client Windows PC
Pure SBD ScenariosNo local desktop functionality requiredNo local applications or data
Scenario Recommended Access Device
Windows PC
Hybrid SBD ScenariosLocal desktop + hosted desktopLocal desktop + hosted applications
Unmanaged Device as Thin Client
Unmanaged DevicesTablets, iPads, smartphones, employee owned PCsDevice choice precedes SBD choice
Pure Server Based Desktops: Thin Client or PC?
Business priorities will dictate device form factor
Access Device Choice for Pure Server Based Desktops
Management
Management ConsiderationsThin Clients need security and management updatesManagement tools are richer for PCsMore mature partner ecosystem for PCs
Flexibility of strategy
User Experience
PC ConsiderationsPCs offer the best user experience possibleNo changes to existing management strategyFlexibility to re-purpose existing devices
Data Security
Device TCO
Thin Client ConsiderationsSmaller attack surface Fewer breakable parts Reduced energy costs
Windows Thin PC – An Overview
The Need for Windows Thin PC
Customers require a cost effective way to repurpose existing PCs as thin clients.
What are my options for thin client computing?
OR
!I can get the best of both worlds!
Server Based Desktops (VDI / Sessions)
?
Repurpose existing PCsNo additional licensing costs, AND…Reduced management at endpoint
Use an existing PCNo additional licensing costs, BUT…2 client images to manage
Buy a Thin ClientReduced management and power savings at end point, BUT…New devices required + VDA licensing
What is Windows Thin PC?
Re-image with Windows Thin PC
Windows 7
Pro / Ent /
Ult
Windows Pro / Ent /
Ult
Windows Thin PC (WinTPC) helps customers repurpose PCs as Thin Clients
“Thin” PCs
WinTPC Value Proposition
Excellent Thin Client Experience
Windows Thin PC provides organizations with a flexible,
rich remote desktop experience on locked down
devices.
Reduce VDI costs
Windows Thin PC reduces upfront VDI costs by leveraging existing
investments in hardware resources and licenses.
Enterprise Ready Platform
Windows Thin PC provides organizations with an
Enterprise grade platform that’s highly secure and easily
manageable.
Windows Thin PC (WinTPC) helps lower the cost of VDI, by providing customers with an enterprise ready platform to repurpose existing PCs as thin clients.
Feature Overview
Leverages Existing
Hardware
SA Benefits
Lowers VDI Cost
Write Filters
RemoteFX Support
Small Footprint
Excellent Thin Client Experience
Windows 7 Experience
BitLocker
AppLocker
Config Mgr Integration
Enterprise Ready Platform
WES 7 WinTPC
Availability OEM devices only VL channelSoftware AssuranceWindows VDAIntune
Common benefits Windows 7 experienceRemoteFX supportWrite Filter supportIntegration with ConfigMgr
Image Considerations Customizable Image provides tremendous flexibilityPotentially lower footprint than WinTPC
IT cannot customize the imageFixed Image size of 5GB
Enterprise Features AppLocker, BitLocker available in premium SKUs AppLocker, BitLocker, and DirectAccess in the base image
Hardware Efficiency WES7 thin clients have lower energy costsDevices are smaller and more efficient
PC hardware not as energy efficient as thin clientsPC hardware is bulkier
Cost Price varies by OEM and device No cost for SA customers, non-SA customers have to buy SA
WinTPC and WES ComparisonWinTPC is based on the WES 7 platform, which in turn is built using the proven Windows 7 platform.
Windows Thin PC as a VDI End PointLower licensing costs for VDI
WinTPC Availability
No additional licensing required
Windows Pro / Ent /
Ult
Re-image with Windows Thin PC
WinTPC is available through all programs that offer Software Assurance, Windows Virtual Desktop Access (VDA), and Intune.
Cost savings in VDI
Data from Microsoft’s VDI TCO study on www.microsoft.com/vdi.
$108
Thin Clients WinTPC
Lower your TCO by approx.
$164 /year *
* This is an approximation, TCO numbers will vary by environment.
Windows Thin PC as a VDI End PointExcellent thin client experience
Rich Remote Desktop Experience with RemoteFX
USB Redirection
Bidirectional audio and VOIP
High Fidelity Graphics
Full rich Windows experience
Remoting any content
High fidelity user experience
Lock Down Devices with Write Filters
Hard Drive
Write Filters
Blocks all writes to diskEnables defined files to be modified
E.g. Antivirus definition file
Application file
Enhanced Write Filter
Specific Data
User DataApplication
DataSpecific
Data User DataApplication
Data
File Based Write Filter
Windows Thin PC as a VDI End PointEnterprise ready platform
Single Infrastructure for Client Management with System Center
Assess Inventory and Compatibility
Deploy OSand Applications
ManageUser Access
Backup, Repair, and Restore
Incident, Problem, andChange Management
Monitor Performance and Configuration
PCsWindows Embedded
Thin ClientsWindows Thin PC
IT Pro
Extending SCCM Capability with WEDM 2011
Extends the capabilities of System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to fully manage embedded devices
Enterprises can deploy, assess and update devices built on Windows Embedded Platforms
Supported devices include Thin Clients, Point of Service, and Digital Signage
Windows Embedded Device Manager 2011
Windows Thin PC
Enhanced Device Security with Bitlocker
BitLocker Drive Encryption Components
Control Access to Applications
Without AppLocker
Users can install and run non-standard applicationsEven standard users can install some types of softwareUnauthorized applications may:
Introduce malwareIncrease helpdesk callsReduce user productivityUndermine compliance efforts
With AppLocker
Eliminate unwanted/unknown applications in your networkEnforce application standardization within your organizationEasily create and manage flexible rules using Group Policy
Call to Action
WinTPC Compared to Other Thin Client Form Factors
Benefits
Considerations
Definition
Licensing
Traditional Thin Client
A device with a reduced hardware and software footprint, intended to connect
to a remote desktop
Smaller attack surface than PC
Fewer breakable parts than PC
Lower energy costs than PC
Excellent choice for pure server based desktop scenarios
Thin Clients need security and management updates
Needs to be always connected to network
Requires VDA License, which includes SA benefits
Thin Client Form Factors
Windows Thin PC (WinTPC)
A repurposed PC running a smaller footprint locked down version of Windows 7, making it
behave like a Thin Client
No upfront hardware and licensing costs
All the advantages of traditional thin clients
Enterprise-grade manageability and security
Large PC inventory capable of running Windows 7
Reduced CapEx budgets for device purchases
Strategy is not locked to Thin Client – flexibility to revert back to PCs
WinTPC is a benefit of SA / VDA
Zero Client
A terminal with no local storage, operating system or processing
Extremely low device TCO
No OS to manage on device
Highest reliability – no moving parts
Has all the benefits of traditional thin clients
Requires additional processing on server to translate I/O calls
Cannot run browser based applications or be upgraded
Requires VDA License, which includes SA benefits
Adopting Thin Clients: Microsoft’s Recommendation
Move to Windows Embedded devices when WinTPC hardware is
decommissioned
Try before you buy with WinTPC
Experience thin clients without buying new hardware or additional VDA licensing
Keep the option to revert back to PCs
For pure Server Based Desktop scenarios, choose the right thin client computing model for your organization
VDI / Sessions
Choose the right architecture for your business priorities
Identify the right scenarios for Server Based Desktops
Applications
Operating System &
Browser
Data & User Settings
Deploy the Optimized desktop
Customers
evaluating Thin
Client Computing
Customers decided
on thin clients
Deploy Windows Embedded 7 thin clients
Built off the strong Windows 7 platform
Can be easily managed using the same set of System Center tools as the PC
Track Resources
Don’t forget to visit the Cloud Power area within the TLC (Blue Section) to see product demos and speak with experts about the Server & Cloud Platform solutions that help drive your business forward.
You can also find the latest information about our products at the following links:
Windows Azure - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsazure/
Microsoft System Center - http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/
Microsoft Forefront - http://www.microsoft.com/forefront/
Windows Server - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver/
Cloud Power - http://www.microsoft.com/cloud/
Private Cloud - http://www.microsoft.com/privatecloud/
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WEDM 2011 Features and Benefits
Ease of Management: Similar to PCs and ServersSoftware Distribution and UpdatesAutomatically included into predefined collections by device typeDevices with Write Filters can be updated
Enhanced IT Infrastructure Insight and ControlExtend System Center Configuration Manager 2007 console to Windows Embedded devices Provide richer inventory information unique to embedded devicesSimplify and streamline embedded device administration and compliance through easy provisioning
Greater Device IntegrationTailor Inventory: Embedded devices can come pre-populated with hardware inventory extensions providing greater insight into configurationTailor Imaging: Simplify integration of custom imaging extensions through a common interface