Microsoft India - System Center Desktop Virtualization Strategy WhitepaperMicrosoft Private Cloud
Several forms of desktop virtualization can help organizations satisfy users’ needs for mobility and flexibility, while relieving pressure on information technology (IT) departments to manage cost, security, and compliance. Additionally, desktop virtualization can enable more dynamic centralized management by separating the elements of the traditional desktop computing stack. This white paper describes how to create a virtualization strategy that achieves these goals and introduces comprehensive desktop-irtualization solutions from Microsoft. Finally, it provides high-level guidance to help companies develop a desktop-virtualization strategy.
The document provides an overview of objectives for Chapter 3 of Discovering Computers 2012, which includes summarizing different types of application software such as business, graphics, multimedia, personal, and communications software. It also discusses how application software works with operating systems and utility programs, as well as learning tools available for application software including online help, web-based help, and web-based training.
Developing virtual environments of computer hardware using hierarchical embed...ijma
Various fields have been taking opportunities to fu
lly utilize the strengths of Virtual Reality (VR) i
n
developing robust and sophisticated applications. C
omputer hardware is one of the important topics
formally and informally learned by students in all
programs in universities and even in schools. Knowl
edge
of computers become mandatory to learn since the st
udents get involved in daily utilizing the computer
s for
finishing assignments, social networking, downloadi
ng notes, answering test or quiz online and other
learning and teaching activities involving the comp
uters. Since the computer hardware consists of many
devices, understanding and recognizing the devices
are essential especially for the students who forma
lly
register or take this course. Furthermore, this reg
istered course usually has its assessments such as
examination, quiz and assignment to be evaluated. D
ue to the lacks and problems in recognizing the
devices, they can lead to the misunderstanding and
mistakes in the usages of the computers. In this pa
per,
the development of virtual environments for the com
puter hardware using HEVO method has been
proposed and discussed in detail to allow teachers
creating and managing the 3D computer hardware and
to enable students viewing, interacting and navigat
ing in the VEs. Levels of students’ knowledge and s
kill
for this topic as well as the usability study of th
e created VEs are also analysed and evaluated.
The document discusses enterprise computing and information systems. It describes the various functional units within an enterprise like accounting, human resources, engineering and how they utilize different information systems. It also summarizes the different types of general purpose information systems used across enterprises as well as key enterprise-wide technologies. The document concludes with discussing hardware requirements, high availability, scalability, interoperability, backup procedures and disaster recovery plans for large enterprises.
The document discusses career opportunities and preparation in the computer industry. It describes various computer-related careers grouped in areas like IT departments, computer equipment, software, services/repair, sales, training, and consulting. It also discusses computer-related education in trade schools and colleges, ways to stay current like certification and professional organizations, and provides examples of specific IT certifications. The goal is to provide an overview of pursuing a career in the computer industry.
Analyst Report : How to Ride the Post-PC End User Computing Wave EMC
A flood of employee-owned mobile devices is driving federal, state and local government organizations to figure out how to securely ride the growing post-PC wave of end-user computing. This report highlights four examples of key government initiatives leveraging mobility solutions and desktop virtualization.
The document discusses the fundamentals of computers including their components, categories, uses, and role in society. It describes the basic parts of a computer as an input, output, processor, and storage. Computers come in many sizes from personal to supercomputers and are used by individuals, businesses, schools, and more. The internet connects computers globally and is used for communication, information, commerce, and entertainment.
Microsoft India - System Center Desktop Virtualization Strategy WhitepaperMicrosoft Private Cloud
Several forms of desktop virtualization can help organizations satisfy users’ needs for mobility and flexibility, while relieving pressure on information technology (IT) departments to manage cost, security, and compliance. Additionally, desktop virtualization can enable more dynamic centralized management by separating the elements of the traditional desktop computing stack. This white paper describes how to create a virtualization strategy that achieves these goals and introduces comprehensive desktop-irtualization solutions from Microsoft. Finally, it provides high-level guidance to help companies develop a desktop-virtualization strategy.
The document provides an overview of objectives for Chapter 3 of Discovering Computers 2012, which includes summarizing different types of application software such as business, graphics, multimedia, personal, and communications software. It also discusses how application software works with operating systems and utility programs, as well as learning tools available for application software including online help, web-based help, and web-based training.
Developing virtual environments of computer hardware using hierarchical embed...ijma
Various fields have been taking opportunities to fu
lly utilize the strengths of Virtual Reality (VR) i
n
developing robust and sophisticated applications. C
omputer hardware is one of the important topics
formally and informally learned by students in all
programs in universities and even in schools. Knowl
edge
of computers become mandatory to learn since the st
udents get involved in daily utilizing the computer
s for
finishing assignments, social networking, downloadi
ng notes, answering test or quiz online and other
learning and teaching activities involving the comp
uters. Since the computer hardware consists of many
devices, understanding and recognizing the devices
are essential especially for the students who forma
lly
register or take this course. Furthermore, this reg
istered course usually has its assessments such as
examination, quiz and assignment to be evaluated. D
ue to the lacks and problems in recognizing the
devices, they can lead to the misunderstanding and
mistakes in the usages of the computers. In this pa
per,
the development of virtual environments for the com
puter hardware using HEVO method has been
proposed and discussed in detail to allow teachers
creating and managing the 3D computer hardware and
to enable students viewing, interacting and navigat
ing in the VEs. Levels of students’ knowledge and s
kill
for this topic as well as the usability study of th
e created VEs are also analysed and evaluated.
The document discusses enterprise computing and information systems. It describes the various functional units within an enterprise like accounting, human resources, engineering and how they utilize different information systems. It also summarizes the different types of general purpose information systems used across enterprises as well as key enterprise-wide technologies. The document concludes with discussing hardware requirements, high availability, scalability, interoperability, backup procedures and disaster recovery plans for large enterprises.
The document discusses career opportunities and preparation in the computer industry. It describes various computer-related careers grouped in areas like IT departments, computer equipment, software, services/repair, sales, training, and consulting. It also discusses computer-related education in trade schools and colleges, ways to stay current like certification and professional organizations, and provides examples of specific IT certifications. The goal is to provide an overview of pursuing a career in the computer industry.
Analyst Report : How to Ride the Post-PC End User Computing Wave EMC
A flood of employee-owned mobile devices is driving federal, state and local government organizations to figure out how to securely ride the growing post-PC wave of end-user computing. This report highlights four examples of key government initiatives leveraging mobility solutions and desktop virtualization.
The document discusses the fundamentals of computers including their components, categories, uses, and role in society. It describes the basic parts of a computer as an input, output, processor, and storage. Computers come in many sizes from personal to supercomputers and are used by individuals, businesses, schools, and more. The internet connects computers globally and is used for communication, information, commerce, and entertainment.
The document describes various computer output devices and their characteristics. It discusses display devices like LCD monitors, plasma displays, and projectors. It covers different printer types such as inkjet printers, photo printers, and multifunction devices. Other output devices mentioned include speakers, headphones, data projectors, interactive whiteboards, and accessories for disabled users. The document provides details on each type of output device's purpose, features, and uses.
This chapter introduces basic computer concepts such as defining computers and their components. It describes the five main components of a computer as the input, output, processing, storage, and communication devices. It discusses different categories of computers including personal computers, mobile devices, servers, mainframes, and embedded computers. It also outlines how computers are used in various fields of society such as education, healthcare, science, and manufacturing.
The document defines basic computer concepts like data, information, and the information processing cycle. It describes the five main components of a computer: input devices, output devices, the system unit, storage devices, and communication devices. It discusses different categories of computers including personal computers, mobile devices, servers, mainframes, and embedded computers. It also summarizes how computers are used in many aspects of modern society like education, healthcare, science, and manufacturing.
The document discusses various aspects of computer programming and program development, including:
- Different types of programming languages such as machine language, assembly language, procedural languages like C and COBOL, and object-oriented languages like Java.
- The program development life cycle, which involves analyzing requirements, designing a solution, validating the design, implementing the design, testing the solution, and documenting the solution.
- Web development tools and languages like HTML, XML, JavaScript, and Web authoring software.
- Multimedia authoring programs that allow combining various media types.
The document discusses the system development life cycle (SDLC) which includes planning, analysis, design, implementation, operation, and maintenance phases. In the planning phase, project requests are reviewed and resources are allocated. The analysis phase involves preliminary investigation and detailed analysis to understand user needs and recommend solutions. Tools used in analysis include entity-relationship diagrams, data flow diagrams, and a project dictionary.
The system unit contains the main components of a computer including the motherboard, processor, memory, and other electronic parts. The processor contains a control unit and arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and completes a four step machine cycle for each instruction. Common processors include multi-core and quad-core designs from Intel and AMD. Memory comes in volatile RAM and non-volatile ROM varieties and is measured in bytes for storage of operating systems, applications, and user data. Expansion slots on the motherboard allow additional components like video and sound cards to enhance the computer's capabilities.
Well Managed Systems - Endpoint Management and MobilitySymantec APJ
This document discusses key trends that are changing how organizations support their employees' computing needs. It notes that the traditional desktop-centric model no longer applies as employees increasingly use personal mobile devices and expect to access work systems and applications from anywhere. The document outlines challenges for IT departments in managing this new environment, including rapid technology changes, user expectations, and the need to support a variety of platforms while ensuring security, compliance and cost efficiency. It presents the Symantec endpoint management solution as a way to address these challenges through unified policy management, application delivery, security and support across physical, virtual and mobile devices.
The document defines an operating system and system software. It describes the common functions of operating systems such as starting up and shutting down computers, providing a user interface, managing memory and programs. It summarizes several types of stand-alone, server, and embedded operating systems. It also describes several common utility programs that operate systems use to perform maintenance tasks like file management, backups, firewalls, and disk cleanup.
This chapter introduces basic computer concepts such as the definition of a computer, the components of a computer including input, output, storage and processing devices, and different categories of computers. It discusses networks and the internet, types of computer software, advantages and disadvantages of computer usage, and how computers are used by different types of users and in various aspects of society such as education, healthcare, science and more. The chapter provides an overview of key computer literacy topics to help readers understand the role and impact of computers in today's digital world.
DTCC Chapter 1 - Introduction to ComputersJan Fisher
The document provides an overview of key concepts from Chapter 1 of Discovering Computers, including the five components of a computer, different categories of computers and users, advantages and disadvantages of computer use, and applications of computers in society such as education, finance, and manufacturing.
The document provides an overview of different types of application software, including business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home/personal/educational use, web applications, and software for communications. It also discusses learning tools that are available for application software, such as online help, web-based help, and web-based training. The objectives are to explain how different types of application software work and to identify the key features and uses of various widely-used application programs.
The document discusses various aspects of using computer systems and the internet to access information. It defines key terms like the internet, browsers, search engines, and the world wide web. It provides examples of how to use a browser and search engine like Internet Explorer and Excite to search for and access information on a topic from the internet. Specifically, it walks through searching for "sole business ownership" and accessing relevant information from the search results.
This document provides an overview of the key objectives and content covered in Chapter 4 of Discovering Computers 2012, which discusses system unit components. The chapter explores the components inside the system unit, including the motherboard, processor, memory, expansion slots, ports, buses, and power supply. It defines important concepts like volatile and non-volatile memory, RAM, ROM, and cache memory. The chapter also examines data representation using bits and bytes, compares various processors on the market, and provides guidance on cleaning computer systems.
This document discusses databases and how they are used to organize data. It defines key database concepts like data, records, fields and files. It explains how databases improve on traditional file processing systems by reducing redundancy and improving data sharing and integrity. Different types of database models are covered, including relational, object-oriented and multidimensional databases. The roles of database administrators and analysts are described in managing and designing database systems. Web databases that power online services are also summarized.
This document provides an overview of objectives for a chapter on databases. It defines key database terms like data, database, and information. It describes the hierarchy of data from characters to fields to records to files. It explains the differences between file processing and database approaches. It also discusses relational, object-oriented, and multidimensional databases and how database management systems provide tools for querying, entering, and reporting data.
The document discusses various input devices for computers including keyboards, mice, touchscreens, cameras, scanners, and devices for disabled users. It defines input and differentiates between programs, commands, and user responses. It describes common input devices like keyboards, mice, touchpads, microphones for voice input, and controllers for games. It also covers assistive technologies to enable people with disabilities to use computers.
Mercer University wanted to upgrade its outdated email, voicemail, and calendaring systems. It deployed a unified communications solution built on Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Office Communications Server 2007. This provides integrated email, voicemail, VoIP telephony, instant messaging, and web conferencing. The solution has helped Mercer reduce costs through less travel, provide online learning opportunities, and increase employee mobility and collaboration.
This document provides an overview of a lecture on the impact of information technology (IT) on management decision making. It discusses how organizations can influence how IT is used through decisions about technical infrastructure and IT services. It also examines the roles of managers in organizations and the different types of decisions they make at strategic, management, and operational levels. Decision-making tools like SWOT analysis and critical success factors are also introduced to help evaluate organizational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats and goals.
6 Virtual Desktop Use Cases for Colleges & UniversitiesDizzion, Inc.
See how desktop virtualization and application streaming can help higher education streamline IT, better serve faculty and students, and optimize resources and budget.
Communicating Virtualization to Non-IT AudiencesAkweli Parker
Virtualization brings numerous benefits including cost savings, reduced carbon footprint and potentially reduced IT workload. Implementing it successfully requires adaptation that some employees may find challenging. This paper explores those challenges and explains how to cultivate broad-based support for your virtualization project.
The document describes various computer output devices and their characteristics. It discusses display devices like LCD monitors, plasma displays, and projectors. It covers different printer types such as inkjet printers, photo printers, and multifunction devices. Other output devices mentioned include speakers, headphones, data projectors, interactive whiteboards, and accessories for disabled users. The document provides details on each type of output device's purpose, features, and uses.
This chapter introduces basic computer concepts such as defining computers and their components. It describes the five main components of a computer as the input, output, processing, storage, and communication devices. It discusses different categories of computers including personal computers, mobile devices, servers, mainframes, and embedded computers. It also outlines how computers are used in various fields of society such as education, healthcare, science, and manufacturing.
The document defines basic computer concepts like data, information, and the information processing cycle. It describes the five main components of a computer: input devices, output devices, the system unit, storage devices, and communication devices. It discusses different categories of computers including personal computers, mobile devices, servers, mainframes, and embedded computers. It also summarizes how computers are used in many aspects of modern society like education, healthcare, science, and manufacturing.
The document discusses various aspects of computer programming and program development, including:
- Different types of programming languages such as machine language, assembly language, procedural languages like C and COBOL, and object-oriented languages like Java.
- The program development life cycle, which involves analyzing requirements, designing a solution, validating the design, implementing the design, testing the solution, and documenting the solution.
- Web development tools and languages like HTML, XML, JavaScript, and Web authoring software.
- Multimedia authoring programs that allow combining various media types.
The document discusses the system development life cycle (SDLC) which includes planning, analysis, design, implementation, operation, and maintenance phases. In the planning phase, project requests are reviewed and resources are allocated. The analysis phase involves preliminary investigation and detailed analysis to understand user needs and recommend solutions. Tools used in analysis include entity-relationship diagrams, data flow diagrams, and a project dictionary.
The system unit contains the main components of a computer including the motherboard, processor, memory, and other electronic parts. The processor contains a control unit and arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and completes a four step machine cycle for each instruction. Common processors include multi-core and quad-core designs from Intel and AMD. Memory comes in volatile RAM and non-volatile ROM varieties and is measured in bytes for storage of operating systems, applications, and user data. Expansion slots on the motherboard allow additional components like video and sound cards to enhance the computer's capabilities.
Well Managed Systems - Endpoint Management and MobilitySymantec APJ
This document discusses key trends that are changing how organizations support their employees' computing needs. It notes that the traditional desktop-centric model no longer applies as employees increasingly use personal mobile devices and expect to access work systems and applications from anywhere. The document outlines challenges for IT departments in managing this new environment, including rapid technology changes, user expectations, and the need to support a variety of platforms while ensuring security, compliance and cost efficiency. It presents the Symantec endpoint management solution as a way to address these challenges through unified policy management, application delivery, security and support across physical, virtual and mobile devices.
The document defines an operating system and system software. It describes the common functions of operating systems such as starting up and shutting down computers, providing a user interface, managing memory and programs. It summarizes several types of stand-alone, server, and embedded operating systems. It also describes several common utility programs that operate systems use to perform maintenance tasks like file management, backups, firewalls, and disk cleanup.
This chapter introduces basic computer concepts such as the definition of a computer, the components of a computer including input, output, storage and processing devices, and different categories of computers. It discusses networks and the internet, types of computer software, advantages and disadvantages of computer usage, and how computers are used by different types of users and in various aspects of society such as education, healthcare, science and more. The chapter provides an overview of key computer literacy topics to help readers understand the role and impact of computers in today's digital world.
DTCC Chapter 1 - Introduction to ComputersJan Fisher
The document provides an overview of key concepts from Chapter 1 of Discovering Computers, including the five components of a computer, different categories of computers and users, advantages and disadvantages of computer use, and applications of computers in society such as education, finance, and manufacturing.
The document provides an overview of different types of application software, including business software, graphics and multimedia software, software for home/personal/educational use, web applications, and software for communications. It also discusses learning tools that are available for application software, such as online help, web-based help, and web-based training. The objectives are to explain how different types of application software work and to identify the key features and uses of various widely-used application programs.
The document discusses various aspects of using computer systems and the internet to access information. It defines key terms like the internet, browsers, search engines, and the world wide web. It provides examples of how to use a browser and search engine like Internet Explorer and Excite to search for and access information on a topic from the internet. Specifically, it walks through searching for "sole business ownership" and accessing relevant information from the search results.
This document provides an overview of the key objectives and content covered in Chapter 4 of Discovering Computers 2012, which discusses system unit components. The chapter explores the components inside the system unit, including the motherboard, processor, memory, expansion slots, ports, buses, and power supply. It defines important concepts like volatile and non-volatile memory, RAM, ROM, and cache memory. The chapter also examines data representation using bits and bytes, compares various processors on the market, and provides guidance on cleaning computer systems.
This document discusses databases and how they are used to organize data. It defines key database concepts like data, records, fields and files. It explains how databases improve on traditional file processing systems by reducing redundancy and improving data sharing and integrity. Different types of database models are covered, including relational, object-oriented and multidimensional databases. The roles of database administrators and analysts are described in managing and designing database systems. Web databases that power online services are also summarized.
This document provides an overview of objectives for a chapter on databases. It defines key database terms like data, database, and information. It describes the hierarchy of data from characters to fields to records to files. It explains the differences between file processing and database approaches. It also discusses relational, object-oriented, and multidimensional databases and how database management systems provide tools for querying, entering, and reporting data.
The document discusses various input devices for computers including keyboards, mice, touchscreens, cameras, scanners, and devices for disabled users. It defines input and differentiates between programs, commands, and user responses. It describes common input devices like keyboards, mice, touchpads, microphones for voice input, and controllers for games. It also covers assistive technologies to enable people with disabilities to use computers.
Mercer University wanted to upgrade its outdated email, voicemail, and calendaring systems. It deployed a unified communications solution built on Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Office Communications Server 2007. This provides integrated email, voicemail, VoIP telephony, instant messaging, and web conferencing. The solution has helped Mercer reduce costs through less travel, provide online learning opportunities, and increase employee mobility and collaboration.
This document provides an overview of a lecture on the impact of information technology (IT) on management decision making. It discusses how organizations can influence how IT is used through decisions about technical infrastructure and IT services. It also examines the roles of managers in organizations and the different types of decisions they make at strategic, management, and operational levels. Decision-making tools like SWOT analysis and critical success factors are also introduced to help evaluate organizational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats and goals.
6 Virtual Desktop Use Cases for Colleges & UniversitiesDizzion, Inc.
See how desktop virtualization and application streaming can help higher education streamline IT, better serve faculty and students, and optimize resources and budget.
Communicating Virtualization to Non-IT AudiencesAkweli Parker
Virtualization brings numerous benefits including cost savings, reduced carbon footprint and potentially reduced IT workload. Implementing it successfully requires adaptation that some employees may find challenging. This paper explores those challenges and explains how to cultivate broad-based support for your virtualization project.
End-user computing is not a trend, it's a transformational shiftUni Systems S.M.S.A.
In the new end-user computing environment, people want to stay connected and have access to the best networks and services as a seamless extension of their traditional desktop.
End-user computing is no longer about managing laptops and desktops. Today, we need to support user access to services, applications, and data on any device and in any location.
This revolution promises greater flexibility, productivity enhancements, staff morale improvements, and cost savings.
Your business can benefit from Virtual Desktop Computing.
Webinar CRUI Dell: flexilab, computer classroom made flexible Jürgen Ambrosi
Nella cornice dei seminari CRUI, Dell presenta la piattaforma Flexilab, una soluzione innovativa per le computer classroom, che consente allo studente di accedere alle applicazioni di cui necessita da qualunque dispositivo e da qualunque luogo e alle università di dotarsi delle più recenti tecnologie, in una modalità gestita, flessibile ed economicamente vantaggiosa.
4° Sessione VMware Horizon: la piattaforma per l’erogazione e la gestione di ...Jürgen Ambrosi
Trasformare i desktop statici secondo il paradigma del Digital Workspace: ambienti di lavoro sicuri che possono essere distribuiti on demand. Distribuire applicazioni e i desktop virtuali o remoti attraverso un'unica infrastruttura VDI che include una piattaforma di virtualizzazione delle applicazioni, per ottimizzare la gestione e semplificare il rilascio delle autorizzazioni agli utenti finali.
Consolidare il controllo, la distribuzione e la protezione delle risorse di elaborazione degli utenti con policy che si adattano dinamicamente all'ambiente di elaborazione dell'utente finale. Assicurare un'esperienza d'uso sempre eccellente a qualsiasi tipo di utente, dai lavoratori mobili agli sviluppatori 3D, su dispositivi, postazioni, supporti e connessioni diverse. Sfruttare una moderna architettura di distribuzione di desktop e applicazioni in grado di distribuire desktop in pochi secondi, ridurre i costi operativi e dello storage con desktop realmente stateless e semplificare il packaging e l'installazione delle applicazioni.
Con VMware Horizon è possibile realizzare tutto ciò, trasformando il Digital Workspace degli utenti in modo moderno, flessibile e sicuro.
Academic institutions face challenges with supporting diverse applications, ensuring access and availability, managing costs, and addressing security and scalability issues. Citrix offers an end-to-end virtualization solution that transforms applications, desktops, and IT infrastructure into on-demand cloud services. This provides simplified management, optimized delivery, and security by design while addressing the top concerns of academic institutions around support, access, costs, and more. Case studies show schools saving hundreds of thousands of dollars annually on desktop management and refresh costs while improving the student and faculty experience through anytime, anywhere access to resources.
Designing End-User Experience for Workplace of the Futurestevej7699
Desktop virtualization technologies can help enterprises design and deliver superior end-user experiences for the workplace of the future. Desktop virtualization adopts a user-centric approach to securely deliver data and applications to employees across any device from any location. It provides a flexible, agile environment while ensuring security and availability. Understanding employee needs through user profiling is key to identifying the right virtualization deployment methods and enhancing productivity and experience. Managing the virtual desktop environment well after implementation also requires addressing challenges to maintain optimal performance over time.
This document discusses the need for organizations to modernize their workspaces to address increasing workforce mobility and device diversity. It notes that the classic desktop model is being replaced by a more flexible, software-defined mobile workspace where users can access all applications and data from any device. The document outlines challenges such as supporting BYOD and remote workers, and proposes solutions like application and desktop virtualization delivered from the cloud to provide a secure, unified user experience.
Field Data Gathering Services — A Cloud-Based ApproachSchneider Electric
Utilities today wish to facilitate the capture of asset information in the field in a way that is not only scalable but cost effective. They need a system that is simple to use, inexpensive to implement, flexible enough to meet ever-changing needs, yet also powerful enough to cover a majority of their needs with immediacy. This paper describes Schneider Electric's powerful cloud-based solution to optimize the inspection and gathering of field information.
Time for a New Mobile-Cloud Desktop ArchitectureITOutcomes
The document discusses the need for a new mobile-cloud desktop architecture. It notes that users now expect to access their applications, data and files from any device. However, traditional desktop environments remain tied to specific devices and locations. The document recommends moving to a mobile-cloud model where applications and data are stored and managed centrally in the cloud but delivered locally to any user device. This provides benefits like a consistent experience across devices and easier management for IT.
The growing needs of today’s workforce demand that IT become more agile in how it provides access to desktop and device resources such as applications and corporate data. As a result, IT organizations struggle to provide the computing flexibility required by the modern workforce while balancing organizational requirements of compliance, security and reliability. System Center desktop solutions enable IT to empower users by streamlining the connection of any authorized user to the applications or resources they need—regardless of their location or connectivity. System Center achieves this by managing the delivery of traditional, virtual application, mobile, streamed and virtual desktop infrastructure, providing both secure access and the consistent, optimized performance that today’s users expect.
The document outlines the departments and services of the Information Technology Services department at Pomona College, including network infrastructure support, classroom technology support, security services, project management, and support for administrative systems like the campus portal and learning management system. It provides an overview of the staffing and some key metrics for service usage. The document also discusses some strategic initiatives and technology challenges facing the department.
The document discusses how the future of lecture capture solutions lies in cloud computing. It argues that cloud-based solutions provide considerable value to institutions by addressing challenges like escalating IT complexity, students' expectations of 24/7 access to services, lower total cost of ownership, and the accelerating pace of technology changes. The cloud offers benefits like reliability, increased functionality, reduced costs and complexity for IT departments, allowing them to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure maintenance. Not all on-demand models are the same, and the document seeks to clearly define terms like on-premise, hosted, and software-as-a-service cloud models.
The document discusses how the future of lecture capture solutions lies in cloud computing. It argues that the cloud provides significant value for higher education institutions by addressing issues like escalating IT complexity, students' expectations of 24/7 access to services, lower total cost of ownership, and the need to rapidly adopt new technologies. The cloud allows institutions to access reliable lecture capture solutions with fewer resources and without having to manage complex on-premise infrastructure.
This document provides an outline and summary of a thesis submitted for a Master's degree in Computer Science. The thesis explores security and privacy issues related to implementing a private cloud for a university. The objectives are to reduce costs, improve resource sharing, and address security through authentication, authorization, and encryption techniques. The research methodology involves developing applications on the Windows Azure platform using .NET and SQL Server.
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Syed Hussain is seeking a new challenging position utilizing his 5 years of experience as a 2nd Line Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and Information Technology. He has extensive experience providing desktop support, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and managing IT projects. Currently working as a 2nd Line Engineer at St. Georges Hospital, his responsibilities include providing technical support, installing and configuring systems, training staff, and ensuring systems meet service level agreements. He also has prior experience as a 2nd Line Engineer at Prominent Financial Services where he delivered IT support and troubleshooting.
Ronald J. Carter has over 20 years of experience in IT management, networking, and project management. As Director of Technology at Shady Side Academy, he planned and implemented a fiber optic network connecting 12 buildings on the senior campus and interconnecting with the middle school campus over a mile away. He also virtualized the school's servers, moving them to a VMware environment hosted on fault tolerant systems for improved uptime and access. Additionally, he migrated library systems and other services to the cloud, reducing costs by 50% while allowing 24/7 access from any device.
prove efficiency and reduce another. They’re very honest
costs. VDI is one of those
The document discusses a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution based on Oracle's Sun technologies that can help brokers. They’re not going to
thin client systems. The solution improves security, mobility, and high availability while reducing energy costs and support steer you wrong or steer you
expenses. It increases productivity by allowing users to access their desktop environment from any thin client. Leveraging towards something that doesn’t
relationships with major technology providers, the solution transforms the working environment to a virtualized one with make sense for your organiza-
benefits such as decreased operating costs,
Short Economic EssayPlease answer MINIMUM 400 word I need this.docxbudabrooks46239
This document provides an introduction to cloud computing, discussing its key attributes of scalable, shared computing resources delivered over a network with pay-per-use pricing. It describes the different delivery models of cloud computing including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). The document also discusses virtualization techniques that enable cloud computing and how cloud computing enables highly available and resilient systems through capabilities like workload migration and rapid disaster recovery.
Short Economic EssayPlease answer MINIMUM 400 word I need this.docx
Virtualization Edu
1. IBM Education Solutions
How virtualization can help connect
educators and students to applications
and information from almost any device.
Common challenges for educators
In school systems, universities
and colleges everywhere, IT staffs
are finding it harder to maintain desk-
top computers, laptops, and various
other devices and infrastructures.
Increasingly tight budgets limit what
schools can spend on computers for
students, teachers and administra-
tors. Constantly evolving technology
and the periodic nature of funding
can result in a lack of standardization
across a district, campus or system.
And the geographic distribution of
schools or campuses stretches the
Highlights ability of technical staff to give
hands-on support as they have to
■ Increases IT efficiency by ■ Improves tracking and control travel to make even simple fixes in
simplifying the end-user of computer usage PCs – the configuration of which they
computing environment don’t know until they arrive on site.
■ Streamlines IT transformation
■ Simplifies IT management and while using existing infrastruc- At the same time that computers
reduces IT maintenance costs ture investment have proliferated, so have applica-
tions and the devices storing the data
■ Enables secure access to of the institution and individuals.
a virtual desktop using Managing applications and data is
dispersed thin clients and more complicated than ever before.
multiple mobile devices
2. Older computers have to be This virtualized environment pro- Simplified infrastructure management
upgraded or replaced in order vides a single, personalized point and device support
to run newer versions of software, of access for all users – teachers, Using IBM’s virtualized approach to
and users have little control over administrators, government edu- thin client computing, users retain all
personal and private information. cation officials, students, parents, of the PC experience, while IT gar-
Further, students sharing a PC lack researchers, school accountants and ners all of the savings brought about
a sense of ownership, and account- healthcare workers. through centralized PC management.
ability, for that computer. Students, teachers, administrators
Increased cost-efficiency and and other users enjoy a full desktop
IBM is helping schools address reduced maintenance OS experience just like they have with
these challenges. With IBM With centralized data and processing, a traditional desktop, while benefiting
Virtualization solutions, schools educators control student access from a dramatically new and power-
can provide students and authorized to applications and other resources. ful PC computing approach. With the
users with single-point, consistent Software updates can be made cen- IBM Virtualization solutions, users
access to applications, information, trally, and extended immediately are free to move about their physical
people and processes from almost to every client computing device. surroundings and maintain secure
any device with an Internet connec- With all the processing and storage access to their PC desktop from any
tion. These solutions deliver the centralized, schools can continue client device at any time.
same capabilities of distributed, using existing servers. Compared
high-function PCs and laptops to using “thick” clients – or fully con- With IBM Virtualization solutions, IT
through a centralized, server-based figured PCs or laptops – thin client gains full management control of the
infrastructure. With IBM Virtualization design offers added protection from physical resource. With software
solutions, all the applications, data viruses, a lower price point, and sig- and data managed centrally, IT pro-
and processes a school needs are nificantly reduced risk of theft. That’s visioning, maintenance, security,
on the IBM server and are no longer because thin client devices contain regulatory compliance and backup
on individual PCs. Users can log fewer parts: a microprocessor capa- processes are all streamlined. As a
on almost anywhere and access the ble of processing graphics, network result, many of the performance
programs and information they need interface capability, a video subsys- and management tasks that now
and are authorized to use. tem, and just enough memory to burden end users are able to be cen-
run the software to connect to the trally managed by qualified IT staff.
server. They do not require a hard
drive, floppy drive, or CD-ROM drive.
3. IT has the capability to dedicate Increased control and overview What is virtualization?
CPU, memory, storage and network During the assessment and planning A virtualized system presents
resources to virtualized desktop phase of Virtualization solutions, IBM applications and information to
machines. That means users can be consultants ensure that authorized each user in a consistent, familiar
guaranteed high service levels even users can simultaneously access way regardless of the implementa-
as their numbers increase. all of the applications they require. tion, geographic location or physi-
Additionally, the solution includes the cal packaging of the user’s device.
Extending key resources to dispersed ability to monitor all of the resources It can help improve productivity,
users in a secure manner accessed by end users. The infra- enable greater mobility, and reduce
IBM Virtualization solutions include structure constantly logs a database dependence on traditional PCs,
an analysis-designed implementa- of all access information – real-time laptops and other client hardware
tion. It supports access to server access information about when a stu- by providing secure, easy access
environments that host applications dent or other user logs in, what appli- to centrally hosted applications.
running on servers, or to complete cations a particular user touches, Secure, single sign-on simplifies
desktop images running in virtual and what virtual machines they use. access for the end user and reduces
machines. IBM Virtualization solu- It provides educators and adminis- help-desk costs because both users
tions offer a comprehensive set of trators with a tremendous amount of and support personnel gain the
hardware, software, networking and specific information about how their access they need from any device
IT services that provide a virtual infra- school’s technology environment is on the Internet. A virtualized sys-
structure for delivering secure, up- being used: certainly much more tem supports both thin clients and
to-date user platforms for a diverse information than what typically exists thick clients: a network connection,
and mobile school population. in today’s legacy PC environment. browser and a JavaTM runtime client
are all that is needed.
Virtualization key benefits The IBM solutions provide a
• Simplifies maintenance consistent view of applications to
• Simplifies software updates all users, are designed to support
• Reduces on-site support most application types, and use
requirements significantly encrypted data transmission to help
• Improves security and protect access. By taking advantage
asset management of IBM’s dedication to open stand-
• Centralizes server and storage devices ards, schools can enable efficient
• Increases student “ownership” (No delivery of user applications without
matter which device they use, students adding extra layers of infrastructure
always get the consistent look-and-feel that could increase complexity.
of their personal computer.)