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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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?
