Things you need to know when researching desktop virtualisation

There is a lot of confusion about desktop virtualisation and this is mainly because the terminology can be a bit disorienting.

So here are some things businesses need to know and a few key terms are explained as well.

1. Virtualisation really means virtualisation. Virtual desktops mean exactly that, it is not an actual desktop that is only available in one place and in one computer but rather something that can be accessed anywhere and on any machine. The machine you log onto then transforms or impersonates a real desktop.

2. Desktop virtualisation and VDI are the same thing. The difference is a matter of brand, like Hoover and Vacuum cleaner, one is a brand and the other is the general product. Other than that they are more or less the same.

3. Desktop virtualisation can mean different things. There is server-based computing where you access a desktop virtually and then there is the running of virtual machines on desktop systems. So make sure you know what it is that you want for your business.

4. Virtual desktops may cost more yet they deliver a better IT solution. The extra cost of a virtual desktop means that you will receive a better user experience, greater manageability and, the ability to perform virtual snapshots for quick recovery in the event of a crash.

5. Application virtualisation eases system updates. A virtual desktop system means that you will no longer need to update each computer individually. Instead you will just be able to update the entire system at once by simply updating the central computer.

With these five facts you should be better equipped to choose the right system for your company; however, our staff are always available to answer any of your virtual desktop questions.