desktop virtualisation: a strategy to ease the move to windows 7
DESCRIPTION
While most companies see desktop virtualisation as a way to decrease desktop management headaches, they don’t know where to start, especially with Windows 7 migration in front of them. Solve both challenges at once by implementing desktop virtualisation to simplify and accelerate the move to Windows 7. Join us to learn the methodology and technical requirements for moving to a virtual environment as well as the steps for migrating quickly and efficiently to Windows 7.TRANSCRIPT
Move to Windows 7 with Desktop VirtualizationFraser Kyne, Citrix Systems
Windows 7: Rapid Adoption
Ed Bott/Dimensional Research | April 2009/Jan 2010
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XP (Actual) Win7 (Projected)
Months after release
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Adoption
• 58% expect to deploy Windows 7 by the end of 2010
Everyone on Win 7 in 18
months! Can we do it?
What alternatives are there
to desktop refresh?
Will migration affect
productivity?
How will this help my
data security?
* Projected $3.9M for 2,500 moderately managed desktops
# locations
Computers to
be upgraded
Computers to
be replaced
Projected cost: $3.9M*
1,375 4
1,115 2
Time to Renovate Your Desktop Infrastructure?
Install apps per PC
Ongoing PC refresh
User tied to endpoint
Data local to endpoints
Simplicity Flexibility Security TCO
Windows 7 the “Old Way”
• Desktop = device
• Corporate PC
• Image & deploy
• Fixed access
• Allocated costs
2009 2010 2011
• Desktop = service
• Any device
• Self-service experience
• Dynamic access
• Usage-based costs
Vision: Desktop as a Service
Install apps per PC
Ongoing PC refresh
User tied to endpoint
Data local to endpoints
Virtual apps/desktops on demand
Leverage existing PCs (Migrate to diskless client.)
Any device, anywhere
Data locked down in data center
Windows 7 Upgrade Enabled by Desktop Virtualization
Simplicity Flexibility Security TCO
Easy/Risk-free Windows 7 Upgrade
• Adopting virtualization lets us deploy Win7
easily and quickly on demand
• I get risk free deployment through virtual
apps and desktops
• Repurposed my refresh budget as a
strategic investment
• Not worried about desktop data security.
It’s locked down in my DC
Upgrade to Windows 7 with Desktop Virtualization
Computers to
be upgraded/replaced
Virtual Desktops with
On-Demand Apps
Projected cost: 30-40% less
# locations
0 Data Center
2500 Data Center
How Easy Is It?
• Any device, anytime, anywhere
• HDX™ user experience
• FlexCast™ delivery technology
• On-demand apps by XenApp™
• Open architecture
XenDesktop 4
Getting Started with Desktop Virtualization
Start simple with VDI
VM VM VM VM
Contractors, Offshore
Developers, early adopters
Implement assigned VDI desktops with existing app management and local profiles
• Access from any device, anywhere
• Increase data security
• Early success for desktop virtualization
ValueFeatures
• Centralized VM-based desktop
• Secure remote access
• Deliver to any device on any network
Step 1: Start simple with VDI
Step 2: Expand VDI with single image management
Step 3: Reduce cost per user with FlexCast™
VM VM VM VM
Expand VDI with Single Image Management
+ Productivity workers in HQ, Branch
Offices, Support CentersWAN optimization
USER PROFILE
OS
• Minimize storage costs
• Enable large scale deployment
• Instant OS migration
ValueFeatures
• Single Image Management for pooled users
• Accelerated Profile Management
• WAN Optimization to support larger
deployments at branch offices
Hosted
VM-based
desktops
(VDI)
Local
Streamed
desktops
Hosted
Blade PC
desktops
Hosted
shared
desktops
Local
VM-based
desktops
(offline)
USER TYPESMobile
users
Task
workers
Virtual apps
Installed
desktops
FlexCast™ Delivery Technology
Office Workers Mobile WorkersTask Workers
HostedApps Streamed / Hosted Streamed / Local
Thin ClientDevices Desktop Appliance Laptop
OS Shared XenDesktop VDI Installed / Local VM
User Segmentation
Hardware
Applications
Installed Applications
Streamed & Hosted Applications
VM Hosted Apps
Enable On-Demand Apps
• Fully managed apps with user self-service
• Lower app management costs by
simplifying desktop image
• Enable any mobile device
Implement Citrix Receiver on all endpoints
USER PROFILE
APPS
OS
ValueNew Features
• Mobile Receiver
• Most-used apps centralized
• Dazzle for on-demand apps
Personalization
Apps
User
Data
OSVirtual Desktops
Three Parts of a User Environment
• Operating System settings
• Application Settings
• Application Data
• Start fresh with a blank slate
• Forklift old profile• User State Migration Tool from
Microsoft
• Hybrid approach• Citrix Profile Manager or 3rd party
solution
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3 Strategies…
All three strategies will likely require some level of user
education / participation
Migration Plan
• Complete the environment build
• Integrate with existing supportstructure
• Use a pilot to • Identify lines of escalation
• Identify most common issues
90 Day Implementation Methodology
• Regardless of the customer business and industry, Desktop implementation tend to solve similar challenges• Solutions are repeatable – best practices emerge
• 90 day Implementation Projects are possible• Faster time to value compared to self-managed projects
• Tight customer resource involvement in decision making, system build, and operations
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Common Customer Scenarios
ADBV Methodology
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Analyze
• Business Requirements
• Technical Requirements
Design
• Citrix components and adjacent technologies
Build
• Server Build
• Software Install
• System Configuration
Validate
• Initial Test
• Validate
90 day Implementation Methodology – Project Phases
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Preparation
• Pre-requisite checklist
• SOW Signed, licenses obtained, hardware procured
• Customer Training and Certification
• Establish Project Plan, Assign stakeholders and staff
ADBV
• Analyze (business / technical requirements)
• Design (Citrix / adjacent technologies)
• Build (non-production environment)
• Validate (System meets stated requirements)
System Build
• Migrate into production or build production environment
• Build-out to specified size (e.g. 1,000 users)
• Complete production documentation
Pre- Go Live
• Conduct UAT testing
• Develop user and support staff documentation.
• Prepare go-live plan
• Go-Live
Step 1: Start simple with VDI
Step 2: Expand VDI with single image management
Step 3: Reduce cost per user with FlexCast™
Step 4: Enable self-provisioned on-demand apps
Step 5: Add mobile VDI and user-installed apps
Want to Know More?
• Citrix Website• Windows 7 and XenDesktop: http://citrix.com/windows7
• FlexCast Configuration Tool: http://citrix.com/flexcast
• Community• Citrix Consulting: http://citrix.com/consulting
• Ask the Architect Blog: http://citrix.com/AskTheArchitect
Questions?