Virtualization of the workplace is, now more than ever, To the order of the day. Especially thanks to virtual desktops, In other words, systems that allow remote access to desktops, as well as the storage and execution of programs, Applications, processes, etc.
How could we wait, they are very useful, fundamentally because any user can access their desktop from any device (PC, portable, tablet, smartphone, etc.) you can connect to it remotely.
With the current employment situation, desktop virtualization is a great alternative for companies. Undoubtedly, is a (almost) obligation for all those companies that need a technological strategy with which to differentiate themselves from the competition and scale their business model.
What are virtual desktops and what are they for?
A virtual desktop (also called virtual desktop in English) it is a computer system that does not run on the user's device, but in a client software installed in a terminal device that allows interaction with common peripherals.
In other words, is a cloud technology with which users can use resources without being physically present on the device they are using. Evidently, this type of desktop depends on virtualization software.
As we saw in the previous post about Virtual machines, virtualization is about creating, through software, a virtual version of some technological resource. This can be anything, from an operating system, via network resources, storage devices, etc.
One of the big drawbacks is that the system that supports virtualization needs sufficient resources (as processor and read speed, disk access and transfer, RAM, etc.). Therefore, all virtualization is based on the physical resources of a real machine that are reserved for each virtualization.
5 advantages of virtual desktops
Compared to the traditional way of working, virtual desktops offer numerous advantages such as the following.
1. Mobility
These desks ensure complete business mobility. And it is that any user with permission can have access to all the content they need.
2. Productivity
A virtual desktop improves the competitiveness of the company, since it makes it possible to have all computer processes optimized. Therefore, IT infrastructure maintenance costs are reduced.
3. Scalability
Any company that wants to differentiate itself through technology can take another step towards its goal with virtual desktops. With desktop virtualization, can respond quickly and efficiently to demands and work peaks.
4. Security
With these desktops there is no data loss due to some mishap, since absolutely everything (management, application control or security settings) it is managed in the center console.
5. Flexibility and speed
With virtual desktops, IT resources are optimized based on the needs and use of each user.
Windows Virtual Desktop in Azure, the best option for companies
Windows virtual desktop (WVD) is an Azure-based virtual desktop service that seeks to provide a Windows experience 10 fully virtualized multi-user. It is undoubtedly a great option to run Windows 10 in the cloud without the need for a local installation on the device.
Thus, those companies that use Office 365 and decide on this virtual desktop, they will be able to continue using programs that are so necessary on a day-to-day basis such as Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
But … What about information systems like SAP, Navision, A3 or Sage, that are regularly hosted on local servers? They are generally the technological core of the business processes of many companies, so it is very important that they are available.
Since WVD is hosted on Azure, this infrastructure can be joined to the local domain and be part of the local CPD. A) Yes, This integration drastically reduces IT work on the deployment and configuration of one of the best virtual desktops on the market.
There are some important aspects to selecting WVD in a hybrid environment, as the following:
- WVD infrastructure connects via VPN to on-premises VPN so Azure host servers can join domain. In this circumstance, the IPs of the host servers would not be public.
- If there are roaming user profiles deployed on the local Windows server, they will be respected in the same way as the GPO policies applied to those users.
- Browsing traffic from remote user sessions can be routed to the local firewall.
- Remote sessions can access local shares, as well as Office folders 365 OneDrive thanks to FSLogix technology.
- With WVD, Office applications 365 (like Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel o Word, among other) can be installed in remote sessions. For this, the user must have access to the session with their Office account 365 in which the shared computer activation functionality is enabled.
How could you have checked, Virtual desktops such as Windows Virtual Desktop are a great option for all those companies that want to make the most of their resources and improve in aspects as important as mobility, productivity, scalability or security, among others. Do not hesitate to contact us so that we can advise you on this and many more services.
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