As DaaS reaches maturity, businesses are asking if it’s time to ditch their on-premises VID solution, and move desktops and application delivery to the cloud. While traditional VDI solutions work well for many scenarios, they can fall short in addressing the needs of modern organizations. They are also expensive to deploy and maintain, and hard to scale. This session will take a close look at the state of DaaS in 2016, and help you evaluate whether now is the time to move your desktops to the cloud.

1. DAAS IN 2014 2016!
Time to ditch your VDI?
Samim Erdogan
PRINCIPAL PRODUCT MANAGER
Amazon WorkSpaces

2. DaaS is…
Virtualized enduser computing
that you pay someone to operate for you
rather than build and own yourself.

3. Why DaaS now?
Strengthening
IT Trends
“Mainstream”
User Experience
Cloud
Transformation

4. Demand for Virtualized Desktop
Embrace
personal devices
Support contract
workers
Mobile
Access
Modern
productivity
Data Security Compliance Cost Control

5. Billions Connected
2.5 Bn personal
devices were sold in
2015. Installed base
surpassed 8 Bn.3
Evolving Workforce
65% of employees think
flex & remote work
would increase their
productivity.1
Dynamic Organizations
Global mergers and
acquisitions reached
a record $4.3 Trillion
in 2015.2
Strengthening IT Trends
1. https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/sites/default/files/research/csod_rs_workspace_matters.pdf?1
2. http://www.ibtimes.com/merger-acquisition-activity-hits-record-high-2015-report-2213166
3. https://www.forrester.com/report/Global+Business+And+Consumer+Tablet+Forecast+Update+2013+To+2017/-/E-RES97182?docid=97182

6. • VDI benefits, usecases
becoming more relevant.
• VDI pain affecting more
people.
• VDI was a filter. Now more
people need to jump over.
• The outlines of a well defined
product is emerging.
• 80/20: Not every customer needs
all that’s in it. And there are still
significant pockets of usecases
that need capabilities beyond this
core set.
• But things are beginning to settle.
• A “Mainstream” virtual desktop is
emerging.
What does this mean?

7. Support for wide range of devices
ü iOS, Mac OS X, Windows, Android
ü Tablets, PCs, laptops, thin clients
High-Fidelity Protocol
ü Responsive, interactive, responds to
network conditions
ü Peripherals: print, audio, multi-monitor..
Client Security
ü No data stored on client devices
ü Encrypted protocol
Familiar Experience
ü Full desktop, published apps, or both
ü Windows desktop experience using Server OS
ü Windows Desktop OS licensing option
Integrates with your IT
ü Connect to on-premises network
ü Domain joined, domain login, IT managed
ü Access to corp data, files, apps
Anywhere, Anytime
ü Globally available, highly reliable
ü Any network
“Mainstream” User Experience

8. Cloud Transformation
Pay only for
what you use
Scale
on demand
Available
globally
No infrastructure
to manage
Security

9. What can you expect from DaaS?

10. DaaS is…
Virtualized enduser computing
that you pay someone to operate for you
rather than build and own yourself.
DIY
“If you want it
done right, do it
yourself!”
Today?
UTILITY
“They connected
the power, water,
phone line, desktops.
Let’s get to work!”

11. Support for wide range of devices
ü iOS, Mac OS X, Windows, Android
ü Tablets, PCs, laptops, thin clients
High-Fidelity Protocol
ü Responsive, interactive, responds to
network conditions
ü Peripherals: print, audio, multi-monitor..
Client Security
ü No data stored on client devices
ü Encrypted protocol
Familiar Experience
ü Full desktop, published apps, or both
ü Windows desktop experience using Server OS
ü Windows Desktop OS licensing option
Integrates with your IT
ü Connect to on-premises network
ü Domain joined, domain login, IT managed
ü Access to corp data, files, apps
Anywhere, Anytime
ü Globally available, highly reliable
ü Any network
DaaS provides the Mainstream VDI UX.

12. Never see a server again
ü Multitenant datacenter
ü Compute, storage, network
automatically handled
Reliable infrastructure
ü Disks get corrupted, networks fail,
power will be disrupted.
ü Designed to withstand failure
Range of hardware options
ü Task worker, knowledge worker, power
user
ü Developer, designer, engineering
Pay for what you use
ü No upfront payments
ü Simple usage-based pricing
Infrastructure

13. Data Security Features
ü Isolated, dedicated virtual network
ü Protected from other tenants
ü Rich network and access controls
ü User data encrypted at rest
Data Security Practices
Ø “Do I trust this cloud provider?”
Ø Track record, practices, communication
Ø Shared responsibility model
Securing the desktop is Your Job.
Support for common tools:
ü Domain joined VMs
ü Users use Domain Accounts
ü AD authentication, access control,
IT policies
ü Multi-factor-authentication
ü Compatible with AV, anti-spyware, …
Security

14. Tools
ü UI console & command line
ü Support for automation
ü Gold image management
ü Automatically rollout new gold images
Integrates with your IT
ü Connect to on-premises network
ü Domain joined, domain login
ü Access to corp data, files, apps
Windows desktop management is
Your Job.
Support for existing desktop tools:
ü Integration with Active Directory:
Group Policy, system management
tools, IT policies
ü WSUS, SCCM
Administration

15. Rapid deployment
ü Provision in minutes
ü Expand to new regions quickly
Flexibility
ü Scale up at your own pace
ü Scale down when you need to
Consistent performance
ü Stable performance at any scale
ü Resilient to boot storms, patch
storms, snow days, …
Global Reach
ü Within 100ms of every human
being
Scalability

16. Key Takeaways
DaaS already provides the mainstream VDI experience.
Greatest DaaS benefits are in infrastructure:
Ø Reliable infrastructure designed to withstand failure
Ø Never see a server again
Ø Global, flexible, rapid
Ø Consistent performance
Ø Pay only for what you use
Securing and managing the desktop is still your job.

17. Thank You!