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IDC and Desktone discuss the dynamics of the cloud, eliminating barriers to VDI, & benefits of moving desktops to the cloud. By moving desktops to a cloud-hosted service model, instead of an internally deployed and managed data center, companies can realize all the promised benefits of desktop virtualization—centralized management, improved data security and simplified deployment— without the exorbitant cost, limitations or hassles of VDI.
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This Desktone hosted webinar features IDC's Enterprise Virtualization Software Sr. Analyst Ian Song will discussing how businesses can elevate their desktops to the cloud easily and affordably. Desktops are ripe for change. Windows 7 migrations, mobile devices and cost overruns are driving businesses to seek an affordable and flexible alternative. Until now, cost and complexity have been barriers to implementing traditional Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions.
IDC and Desktone discuss the dynamics of the cloud, eliminating barriers to VDI, & benefits of moving desktops to the cloud. By moving desktops to a cloud-hosted service model, instead of an internally deployed and managed data center, companies can realize all the promised benefits of desktop virtualization—centralized management, improved data security and simplified deployment— without the exorbitant cost, limitations or hassles of VDI.
Why Should Businesses Deploy DaaS in 2021?vDesk.Works
Modern desktop as a service providers have been focusing on providing a self-service solution to businesses which allows them to gain visibility and control over their current real estate cost of PCs and workspaces. It is possible for them to provision new virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) quickly without purchasing and prepping the required hardware or software.
VDI or virtual desktop infrastructure technology came up as a solution for companies facing challenges like high cost, huge infra, and less security in operating physical office desktops.
VDI helped businesses enable virtual desktops for their employees with high security, reduced infra, and less cost.
VDI, which creates a virtual environment by segmenting servers into different virtual machines, can be built either on your office premise or from the cloud of a third-party provider.
Understand in this presentation all the past challenges and the advantages of implementing various VDI models in your business.
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) represents the future of enterprise desktop computing and brings with it the detachment of OSs and applications from physical endpoints—a compelling trend that promises greater flexibility, scalability, cost savings and security benefits. The movement also represents radical, and possibly painful, changes in market dynamics for providers of endpoint hardware, software and services.
Yankee Group analysts Phil Hochmuth and Zeus Kerravala dissect the future of VDI and discuss what the technology has to offer enterprises today.
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Learn how to improve your workforce productivity on the go with the brilliant mobile experience of Parallels RAS. Parallels RAS is a cost-effective application virtualization and VDI solution that delivers a seamless UX on any device including iOS & Android
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is still a relatively new technology. Most people are either unaware or have only a brief idea about this emerging technology. This Slide share will provide your 12 points which you must know before implementing VDI Technology in your business.
6 Reasons VMware Horizon 6 is a Better Choice than Citrix XenDesktopVMware
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A well-designed, feature rich VDI solution can make a significant difference in maximizing datacenter resources efficiency, and minimizing unwanted downtime. Failure to do both these things can drive up per user costs and affect user satisfaction. VMware Horizon View 5.2 reclaimed 27 percent of its previously used disk space from its virtual desktop, ran more efficient AV scans, and when deploying VMs, the VMware solution was faster than the Citrix solution by 38 percent. If your business needs to manage the time and resource burdens created by a VDI user base, VMware Horizon View 5.2 on VMware vSphere 5.1 provides strong advantages over Citrix XenDesktop 7 hosted on Citrix XenServer 6.2.
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Watch "VDI Performance Assessment - Moving Desktop Virtualization from Test to Best" and learn how a VDI performance assessment can help you baseline your current VDI performance, understand critical bottlenecks, and identify how to optimize your virtual desktop infrastructure for scalability, cost efficiency and peak performance.
VDI Comparison: Five Reasons XenDesktop beats Horizon ViewCitrix
Organizations like yours have many reasons for considering VDI, from providing remote access to Windows apps, to enabling BYOD, to taking a more strategic approach to desktop refresh. As you evaluate your options, you’re probably looking at the industry’s two top solutions for implementing VDI: Citrix XenDesktop and VMware Horizon View. The choice you make will define the business value you drive, so it’s important to go beyond assumptions and first impressions and determine which solution will best help you achieve the goals of your own VDI initiative.
VMware solution brief - client virtualization with Dell and VMware HorizonRichard Common
With workforces becoming increasingly mobile, organizations are faced with having to protect their most valuable assets: people and data. The ability to ensure employees can be productive and efficient, while protecting data grows more difficult every day. The safest place to maintain that data is within the confines of a centralized location at all times. Desktop and application virtualization keeps important IP and enterprise data centralized, while enabling mobility, BYOD programs, and increased worker flexibility.
VDI or virtual desktop infrastructure technology came up as a solution for companies facing challenges like high cost, huge infra, and less security in operating physical office desktops.
VDI helped businesses enable virtual desktops for their employees with high security, reduced infra, and less cost.
VDI, which creates a virtual environment by segmenting servers into different virtual machines, can be built either on your office premise or from the cloud of a third-party provider.
Understand in this presentation all the past challenges and the advantages of implementing various VDI models in your business.
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) represents the future of enterprise desktop computing and brings with it the detachment of OSs and applications from physical endpoints—a compelling trend that promises greater flexibility, scalability, cost savings and security benefits. The movement also represents radical, and possibly painful, changes in market dynamics for providers of endpoint hardware, software and services.
Yankee Group analysts Phil Hochmuth and Zeus Kerravala dissect the future of VDI and discuss what the technology has to offer enterprises today.
Parallels RAS - Empower your mobile workforce with secure application and des...Parallels Inc
Learn how to improve your workforce productivity on the go with the brilliant mobile experience of Parallels RAS. Parallels RAS is a cost-effective application virtualization and VDI solution that delivers a seamless UX on any device including iOS & Android
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is still a relatively new technology. Most people are either unaware or have only a brief idea about this emerging technology. This Slide share will provide your 12 points which you must know before implementing VDI Technology in your business.
6 Reasons VMware Horizon 6 is a Better Choice than Citrix XenDesktopVMware
27% CAPEX savings, 57% less CPU utilized and 26% fewer IOPS during AV scans. VMware Horizon 6 beats Citrix XenDesktop across the board. Make the switch today and crush the quo.
A well-designed, feature rich VDI solution can make a significant difference in maximizing datacenter resources efficiency, and minimizing unwanted downtime. Failure to do both these things can drive up per user costs and affect user satisfaction. VMware Horizon View 5.2 reclaimed 27 percent of its previously used disk space from its virtual desktop, ran more efficient AV scans, and when deploying VMs, the VMware solution was faster than the Citrix solution by 38 percent. If your business needs to manage the time and resource burdens created by a VDI user base, VMware Horizon View 5.2 on VMware vSphere 5.1 provides strong advantages over Citrix XenDesktop 7 hosted on Citrix XenServer 6.2.
VMware End-User-Computing Best Practices PosterVMware Academy
The End-User-Computing Best Practices poster gives you up-to-date tips and guidelines for configuring and sizing the wide range of EUC products. Enlarge and print!
MT01 The business imperatives driving cloud adoptionDell EMC World
Cloud adoption has reached an inflection point, pushing organizations into an "adapt or die" state, forcing new operating models, effective management of internal and external resources, and transformation towards an application-centric mentality. Cloud approaches are maturing past the point of public clouds domination, shifting focus to private & hybrid cloud and effective management of a multi-cloud environment. Attend this session to learn how to realize true business value when the friction of the business dynamic is supported by flexible cloud services delivered with predictability & speed.
Watch "VDI Performance Assessment - Moving Desktop Virtualization from Test to Best" and learn how a VDI performance assessment can help you baseline your current VDI performance, understand critical bottlenecks, and identify how to optimize your virtual desktop infrastructure for scalability, cost efficiency and peak performance.
VDI Comparison: Five Reasons XenDesktop beats Horizon ViewCitrix
Organizations like yours have many reasons for considering VDI, from providing remote access to Windows apps, to enabling BYOD, to taking a more strategic approach to desktop refresh. As you evaluate your options, you’re probably looking at the industry’s two top solutions for implementing VDI: Citrix XenDesktop and VMware Horizon View. The choice you make will define the business value you drive, so it’s important to go beyond assumptions and first impressions and determine which solution will best help you achieve the goals of your own VDI initiative.
VMware solution brief - client virtualization with Dell and VMware HorizonRichard Common
With workforces becoming increasingly mobile, organizations are faced with having to protect their most valuable assets: people and data. The ability to ensure employees can be productive and efficient, while protecting data grows more difficult every day. The safest place to maintain that data is within the confines of a centralized location at all times. Desktop and application virtualization keeps important IP and enterprise data centralized, while enabling mobility, BYOD programs, and increased worker flexibility.
Generalized Bradley-Terry Modelling of Football Resultshtstatistics
Generalization of the Davidson model for modelling paired comparisons, to incorporate a tied outcome, applied to the results of football (soccer) results from the English first division.
Server Virtualization - Smashing Success! Desktop Virtualization - Not So Mu...Unidesk Corporation
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Curious about the cloud? We've got answers. Join HOSTING for an overview of cloud hosting and computing basics. From the history of the cloud to the projected future, we'll investigate the foundation of this $2.1 billion industry.
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An IDC Viewpoint Paper: Virtualization is among the technologies that have become increasingly attractive in the current economic climate. Organizations are implementing virtualization solutions to obtain the following benefits: Focus on efficiency and cost reduction, Simplify management and maintenance, and Improve availability and disaster recovery.
Iaas vs Paas vs Saas: Choosing the Right Cloud Computing Models for your Busi...Cyntexa
Discover the key differences between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud models to determine the best fit for your business. Understand what each model offers, their advantages and disadvantages, and when to use them. Explore detailed examples, and get insights on factors to consider when choosing the right cloud model. Learn how cloud computing can enhance your business operations, from flexibility and scalability to cost-effectiveness and innovation. Make an informed decision and leverage the power of the cloud to drive your business forward.
#cloudcomputing #cloudconsulting #cloud
Cost-effective application delivery and VDI Parallels Inc
Parallels RAS is a cost-effective, cloud-ready, easy-to-use application and desktop delivery solution. It provides secure access to published resources on any device and web browser. This solution streamlines infrastructure deployment and management with auto-provisioned RDS hosts, VDI templates, Microsoft App-V integration, and Parallels RAS PowerShell SDK.
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Synergy 2015 Session Slides: SYN235 Cost-effective XenDesktop and XenApp Desi...Citrix
Get this slide deck from the SYN235 session at Citrix Synergy 2015 to learn about how you can effectively design cost-effective deployments for the SMB.
Neuro-symbolic is not enough, we need neuro-*semantic*Frank van Harmelen
Neuro-symbolic (NeSy) AI is on the rise. However, simply machine learning on just any symbolic structure is not sufficient to really harvest the gains of NeSy. These will only be gained when the symbolic structures have an actual semantics. I give an operational definition of semantics as “predictable inference”.
All of this illustrated with link prediction over knowledge graphs, but the argument is general.
Software Delivery At the Speed of AI: Inflectra Invests In AI-Powered QualityInflectra
In this insightful webinar, Inflectra explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming software development and testing. Discover how AI-powered tools are revolutionizing every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from design and prototyping to testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Learn about:
• The Future of Testing: How AI is shifting testing towards verification, analysis, and higher-level skills, while reducing repetitive tasks.
• Test Automation: How AI-powered test case generation, optimization, and self-healing tests are making testing more efficient and effective.
• Visual Testing: Explore the emerging capabilities of AI in visual testing and how it's set to revolutionize UI verification.
• Inflectra's AI Solutions: See demonstrations of Inflectra's cutting-edge AI tools like the ChatGPT plugin and Azure Open AI platform, designed to streamline your testing process.
Whether you're a developer, tester, or QA professional, this webinar will give you valuable insights into how AI is shaping the future of software delivery.
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
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- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
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Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
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UI automation Introduction,
UI automation Sample
Desktop automation flow
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Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
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Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
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Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
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https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
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All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
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3. Cloud, virtual or ...as a Service? Options for desktops New on the block: Desktops as a Service (DaaS) What is an Enterprise desktop well served? Deploying Desktops as a Service (and other hosted virtual desktop solutions) Technical challenges Recommendations The future for Enterprise desktops Agenda 3
6. From Cloud to ...as a Service 6 IT services are available all around us, with common examples across the industry: Software as a Service (SaaS) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Platform as a Service (PaaS) Storage Backup Data ‘Everything’ as a Service
7. From Cloud to ...as a Service 7 IT services are available all around us, with common examples across the industry: Software as a Service (SaaS) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Platform as a Service (PaaS) Storage Backup Data ‘Everything’ as a Service
8. Desktops as a Service 8 ‘New’ is Desktops as a Service (DaaS) Outsourced virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) Looks like VDI but isn’t Cloud Genes: Universal access (Internet, WAN, LAN) ‘Pay as you go’ Scale (Elasticity) Resilient (reliability in many Nines) Multi-tenant architecture Desktops are common flavors of Windows or Linux, not yet purelyweb based
10. A great desktop for a user: Has a consistent and intuitive UI which appears to run very, very fast Has all the applications you need (or want), with all the settings to make them run as expected Feels like their own A great desktop for an administrator: Is easily managed on a user, OS, and application level Enabled by clicking a button Is secure A Desktop Well Served 10
11. An Enterprise Well Served 11 Every company has its ‘own’ way of doing their desktops and applications. Every company has its ‘own’ reasons for outsourcing and centralising their desktops. Security, Scalability, OpEx vs CapEx, Windows 7 migration and application testing, helpdesk outsourcing, ... Moving desktops out to the Cloud is a consultative process.
12. An Enterprise Well Served 12 Virtual desktops can be hosted in-house, at a service provider, or using a hybrid model. Moving from physical edge computing to hosted virtual is often more complicated than expected. Don’t expect to move the desktops ‘to the cloud’ by doing a straightforward physical-to-virtual (P2V) conversion. It is not the same as server virtualisation.
14. DaaS Challenges 14 To deliver Desktops as a Service well, it must be planned the right way. The major challenges can be grouped into seven key areas: Networking – ensure that each customer can use their desktops securely in ‘their’ subnet Remoting(part of networking) – ensure that each customer gets the required desktop functionality (e.g. VoIP device support, printing) Storage – ensure that each desktop gets fast access to their harddisk (on central or local server storage) Servers – ensure that you get the desktop numbers per rack right while maintaining flexibility Offline Access – Management of users requiring offline access (not necessarily for required for mobile users) Users – The consumers of this new way of delivering desktops are often overlooked. Ensure the use cases are well understood before starting. Licensing – Most licensing schemes are old school and made for physical desktops owned by the company. Do this early in the project.
15. DaaS Challenges - Networking 15 Networking Challenges: The OS usually has low latency access to the harddisk over the PCI bus. With desktop hosting, multiple desktops are accessing the same storage cluster, often over the network. Every user is accessing their desktop over the network. The user interface (UI) is very sensitive to latency. Some recommendations: Separate customer facing networks from storage network and make them redundant Use low latency storage switching gear Minimise UI latency by choosing the right remoting protocol and network caching equipment appropriately. Separate each customer inside their own VLAN and use VRF tags to correctly route traffic.
16. DaaS Challenges - Storage 16 Storage Challenges: Each desktop consumes harddisk space and requires I/O to the storage cluster. Common practices require updating of the OS, anti-virus signature files and applications at fixed times, which cause central storage problems. Some recommendations: Don’t use storage geared for server workloads but get dedicated storage for the desktop hosts. High IOPS (75%/25% write/read) and deduplication are required. Traditional storage vendors don’t deliver optimal IOPS/$ performance. Look into new vendors delivering SSD-only or hybrid solutions and Cloud characteristics. Ensure performance 24/7, also in degraded state. Assume 15-25 IOPS/desktop. Align virtual desktop storage with the hypervisor: http://tiny.cc/bo151 (EMC), http://tiny.cc/79y87 (VMware), http://tiny.cc/73i3q (Virtuall - recommended) Optimise the desktop image for virtual delivery by disabling unwanted services and functionality: http://tiny.cc/6yz2l (Virtuall Blog), http://tiny.cc/nq570 (Microsoft TN - recommended), http://tiny.cc/bo151 (EMC). Measure IOPS/desktop during pilots. Think virtual (outside the box): Use dynamic desktop pools with frequently updated golden images, combined with application and user state virtualisation. Use anti-virus appliances on the desktop hosts
17. DaaS Challenges - Servers 17 Servers Challenges: Each virtual desktop consumes CPU cycles. Desktop density per server is dependent on resident services and applications on each desktop, similar to thinking about storage. One server = 100 desktops, so reliability is key. Some recommendations: Pilot to gauge virtual desktop density per physical server core. Normal figures are 6 to 10 hosted desktops per physical core, translating to ~96 desktops per dual socket, 12 core server Depending on power and cooling restrictions, density > 8000 desktops per 46U rack is possible (e.g. SGI Rackable, HP Blades) From a reliability and networking density perspective, blade technology makes sense Smarter to build desktop infrastructure Lego style: Each rack has its own storage appliances, networking gear, and server nodes Rackbased storage speed is ample to deliver bulk of storage I/O to local desktops Larger customers will require storage replication across these Lego blocks (elements) Use Green IT management solutions to turn off desktop nodes or even complete elements when not in use
18. DaaS Challenges – Offline 18 Offline Desktop Access Challenges: (Inter)networking has become universal and hosted desktop access should be possible everywhere, also for mobile users. However, in certain cases access might be impossible, or very expensive. Some recommendations: Define which corporate applications work offline (no backend requirements) Define which user groups need those applications when offline Ensure there’s control of the device (no BYO, real-time interface management, remote destroy) Choose a solution that: Supports your desktop OS and strategy Is scalable to the required numbers Requires low bandwidth Makes desktop restore quick @ WAN speeds Offline ≠Mobile
19. DaaS – my thoughts 19 Moving to the cloud can be daunting. Current datacenter practices at the SP and Enterprise are not geared to DaaS. Storage is important, invest intelligently. Explicitly think through a company’s own desktop practice. Analyse which desktops, user groups, applications can move out to hosted cloud. Don't do direct P2V - disasters can happen that way. Multi-tenancy is the way forward for large scale DaaS for both the service provider and large clients.
20. DaaS – Moving forward 20 When everything comes together ... With the development of web technologies like Rich Internet Applications (RIA), we can be certain that DaaS will move away from delivering a true desktop OS. Further development is however needed: Applications and cloud services need to integrate and communicate seamlessly and securely. Technologies are there and expected to expand quickly from 2014 (Gartner http://tiny.cc/yhlzb) Multimedia and rich display technologies need to be established and agreed upon (HTML 5, Ajax, Silverlight, Flash, ..) Web browsers must become reliable platforms to deliver the needed functionality The state and place of company data must be known and visible Not only self-servicing but also central management is required
21. DaaS – Moving forward 21 When everything comes together ... With the development of web technologies like Rich Internet Applications (RIA), we can be certain that DaaS will move away from delivering a true desktop OS. Further development is however needed: Applications and cloud services need to integrate and communicate seamlessly and securely. Technologies are there and expected to expand quickly from 2014 (Gartner http://tiny.cc/yhlzb) Multimedia and rich display technologies need to be established and agreed upon (HTML 5, Ajax, Silverlight, Flash, ..) Web browsers must become reliable platforms to deliver the needed functionality The state and place of company data must be known and visible Not only self-servicing but also central management is required
23. Ivo Murris www.moltentechnologies.com http://uk.linkedin.com/in/ivomurris Enterprise Desktops Well Served Technical Review
Editor's Notes
Intro / background on myself and Molten Technologies. Today I’ll be talking about the cloud or the ....as a Service paradigm as it relates to delivering a great desktop experience for Enterprise. Getting to Desktops as a Service can offer major advantages and a great user experience for Enterprise clients, but over the last 15 years that I have been helping virtualise desktops, getting to well served desktops can have some bears on the road. Today I will be sharing some suggestions for getting aroung them. OREverybody understands cloud computing or the ... as a service paradigm.Desktops can be delivered as a Service as well, but it is not as easy as some of the other IT services out there because of the inherent complexity of them. In this presentation/workshop I’ll walk through some of hurdles on the road to DaaS
Shared services are everywhere...Electricity Water, HeatingTelephone InternetPublic Transport
Why would you do something like this? Pro’s: maybe cheaper$/kWh (OpEx), no or unreliable grid to deliver the service, service you deliver is dependent on the power (UPS in rack, generator in DC)Con’s: Very rigid, so you have to overprovision for future growth = CapEx, expertise in house needed and in this case regulations
Cloud computing is location-independent computing, whereby shared servers provide resources, software, and data to computers and other devices on demand.Cloud computing describes a new delivery model for IT services, and it typically involves over-the-Internet provision of dynamically scalable and often virtualized resources.---So, Cloud Computing is not just Software as a Service, Rich Internet Applications, Web 2.0, or Software & Services. Google Apps, Microsoft BPOS, SAP?, Slideshare AWS, Azure, GoGrid, SymetriqSalesForceAmazon S3, DropBoxGladinet?
Cloud computing is location-independent computing, whereby shared servers provide resources, software, and data to computers and other devices on demand.Cloud computing describes a new delivery model for IT services, and it typically involves over-the-Internet provision of dynamically scalable and often virtualized resources.---So, Cloud Computing is not just Software as a Service, Rich Internet Applications, Web 2.0, or Software & Services. Google Apps, Microsoft BPOS, SAP?, Slideshare AWS, Azure, GoGrid, SymetriqSalesForceAmazon S3, DropBoxGladinet?
Used to be called ASP (often based on WTS/Citrix)
Small businesses: Pricing (£/$/€ per month, per user)Self servicing – add users/applications and services (hosted)Access only over the InternetMidsized businesses: Pricing and flexibility (£/$/€ per month, per user depending on numbers)Service level agreements, dedicated customer support and contacts Tiered servicing – rights to add users/applications/services inside companyAccess to bespoke applications inside their own datacenter (VPN/MPLS)Enterprise / Government: Mostly interested in virtual containers – used to host their own desktop imagesService level agreements, Disaster Recovery, Multi Datacenters across Geo’sVirtual desktops on premise and at the service provider, but single point of administration
Notes;Hybrid model is predicted by analysts to be the dominant one for the next 3 years as many of Enterprises are starting to move towards the cloud, but many are doing so in a staged process.
Make it short and sweet, this will be discussed in the next few slides
For the first para: Central storage problems – commonly called ‘storms’Final point: (Use local storage) – if possible but be smart about it
Working with experienced and deeply knowledgable specialists will help.
While RIA is from the early 2000’s, it’s still not a true standard. Cloud application intercommunication is a known issue – XML is supposed to fix that, but there’s no standard like OLE/DDE of a Windows desktopFlash and HTML 5 are obvious points of attention here with Google/Adobe on one side (flash) and Apple on the other one (HTML5), Microsoft in the middle (Ajax, Silverlight).
While RIA is from the early 2000’s, it’s still not a true standard. Cloud application intercommunication is a known issue – XML is supposed to fix that, but there’s no standard like OLE/DDE of a Windows desktopFlash and HTML 5 are obvious points of attention here with Google/Adobe on one side (flash) and Apple on the other one (HTML5), Microsoft in the middle (Ajax, Silverlight).
Intro / background on myself and Molten Technologies. Today I’ll be talking about the cloud or the ....as a Service paradigm as it relates to delivering a great desktop experience for Enterprise. Getting to Desktops as a Service can offer major advantages and a great user experience for Enterprise clients, but over the last 15 years that I have been helping virtualise desktops, getting to well served desktops can have some bears on the road. Today I will be sharing some suggestions for getting aroung them. OREverybody understands cloud computing or the ... as a service paradigm.Desktops can be delivered as a Service as well, but it is not as easy as some of the other IT services out there because of the inherent complexity of them. In this presentation/workshop I’ll walk through some of hurdles on the road to DaaS