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Virtual Desktops in Educational Environments
The document discusses the implementation of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) in educational environments, specifically at the University of Sevilla. It highlights the benefits of VDI, such as cost savings, increased accessibility, and improved user experience, along with the details of the OpenLabs project initiated in the 2010/2011 academic year. The document also emphasizes the advantages of UDS Enterprise, including its compatibility and expertise in educational settings.
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- 1. University of Sevilla& UDS Enterprise VDI in Education marketing@udsenterprise.com www.udsenterprise.com Beatriz Lafuente Marketing Manager Contact:
- 2. University of Sevilla& UDS Enterprise VDI in Educational Environments What is VDI? • Physical machine separated from desktop • Storaged and run from a server • A3 remote access to desktops • Same user experience to that provided by a PC • Advantages: Availability, accessibility, flexibility 1
- 3. University of Sevilla& UDS Enterprise VDI in Educational Environments Why VDI in Education? • BYOD trend • Need for an alternative to the corporate hardware • Easy management • Microcomputing renewal 2
- 4. University of Sevilla& UDS Enterprise VDI in Educational Environments VDI in Education: Benefits Cost saving • Increases the lifespan of work stations • Investment in software decreases Simplification in the management of computer equipment • Centralized application management • Work stations are standardized by profile • Less issues 3
- 5. University of Sevilla& UDS Enterprise VDI in Educational Environments Benefits for users • Availability • Accessibility • Flexibility • Greater efficiency • Improvement of productivity 4
- 6. University of Sevilla& UDS Enterprise VDI in Educational Environments VDI at University of Sevilla: OpenLabs Project • Beginning: 2010 / 2011 academic year • Issues: - Space issues - Applications availability • Use: teaching practices • Numbers: - 8 subjects - 180 virtual desktops • OpenLabs Project 5
- 7. University of Sevilla& UDS Enterprise VDI in Educational Environments US OpenLabs Project 6
- 8. University of Sevilla& UDS Enterprise VDI in Educational Environments Why UDS Enterprise? • oVirt compatibility • Open Source desktops: flexibility and adaptability • Authentication and authorization system integration • LMS integration • Lower TCO than other solutions • UDS Enterprise Team expertise in educational environment • Collaborative development: involvement in the roadmap 7
- 9. University of Sevilla& UDS Enterprise VDI in Educational Environments UDS Enterprise & Universities • University of Sevilla • University of Murcia • University of Cádiz • University Autónoma de Madrid • University of Jaén • University of Málaga • University Carlos III de Madrid • TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS: More than 156.000 8
- 10. University of Sevilla& UDS Enterprise VDI in Educational Environments Conclusions • Solves current issues • Really positive user experience • Next improvements: - Remote PCs integration - Integration with Moodle - Connectivity with OpenStack 9
- 11. University of Sevilla& UDS Enterprise VDI in Educational Environments For more info: www.udsenterprise.com marketing@udsenterprise.com 1010marketing@udsenterprise.com www.udsenterprise.com Beatriz Lafuente Marketing Manager Contact: