This pdf defines what persistent and non-persistent vdi is. Its use cases & pros and cons of using persistent and non-persistent vdi.

1. Persistent vs
Non-persistent
VDI
Which one to use for your organization

2. What is persistent
VDI
Persistent VDI is virtual desktop in which end users can
customize their Virtual desktops. Every time they log
into the system, they can access their saved files, folder
and work in continuity with the configurations they
saved in their last session.

3. Pros of
Persistent VDI
Easy Personalization
Personalized customization possible
Feels & works same as personal desktop
Cons of
Persistent VDI
Has more storage requirements
Is expensive
Need all end users at same physical
location

4. What is non-
persistent VDI
On the contrary, the non-persistent VDI is entirely
different from what persistent VDI is. Non-persistent VDI
doesn't save the data, settings and even personalized
customization is not possible. It manages a large pool of
virtual desktops which come to their default state
whenever the session is ended. They are also known as
'Stateless VDI'

5. Pros of Non-
persistent VDI
Simplified management of desktops
Enhanced security
Less storage
Cons of non-
persistent VDI
Complex personalization
Less flexibility in publishing applications
Returns on to original state

6. Use Cases of Persistent
VDI
For students to study
Professional workers, engineers, architects, doctors,
financial service providers
Developer
Student labs, training rooms, study rooms

7. Use Cases of non-
persistent VDI
Medical data entry clerks
Airline check-in assistant
Customer self-service desktops
Static classrooms
Retail employees
Warehouse workers

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10. References
https://www.acecloudhosting.com/blog/know-about-persistent-vs-non-
persistent-vdi/