Dell is strengthening its position in the desktop
virtualization solutions (DVS) space with the
availability of end-to-end offerings that are designed to
help a IT organizations implement virtual desktop
infrastructures (VDI).
The new solutions include:
- DVS Simplified Appliance, which delivers
easy-to-install and easy-to-manage plug-and-play
solutions for organizations with limited IT complexity.
It includes Citrix VDI-in-a-Box software for repeatable
deployment.
- DVS Enterprise, for large-scale rollouts and for more
demanding IT environments. It integrates technology from
VMware and Citrix.
- DVS Simplified Desktop as a Service (DaaS), a
forthcoming solution based on Desktone?s software
platform.
DVS Simplified Appliance is an affordable, all-in-one
desktop virtualization appliance for organizations with
less-complicated IT environments. This solution is
designed to remove traditional cost and complexity
barriers associated with deploying virtual desktop
infrastructures. The simple integrated VDI appliance can
be set up in hours and scales by simply snapping together
more of the appliances.
The integrated appliance consists of a Dell server
pre-configured with virtual machines, management
software, and hypervisor components from Citrix installed
and ready-to-run. It includes three years of Dell
ProSupport service for hardware and software. DVS
Simplified is available direct or through Dell
PartnerDirect resellers.
DVS Enterprise is designed for organizations with more
demanding IT environments. It enables deployments
starting with as few as 50 seats and the flexibility to
scale to thousands of seats. DVS Enterprise combines the
latest Dell 12G servers, Dell storage and Dell network
components with VMware or Citrix software.
DVS Simplified DaaS utilizes Desktone?s Desktops as a
Service (DaaS) software platform and Dell?s global
datacenters and Services to provide quick deployment of
VDI environments. Available next quarter, DVS Simplified
DaaS will provide quick deployment and management of VDI
environments.