We currently provide virtual desktop service in the following locations:
- Sawyer 508 - Windows XP Pro for ISOM
- Sawyer 521 - Windows XP Pro for ISOM
Virtual Desktop is a comprehensive solution that we use to provision standardized client PC environments inside secure, centrally managed virtual machines. Each Virtual Desktop contains a complete client PC---including the operating system and all classroom applications. These Virtual Desktops run on the physical computer installed in the classroom/lab.
Virtual Desktop lets us run multiple virtual computers on a single physical desktop, sharing the resources of that single computer across multiple environments. Different virtual machines can run different operating systems such as Windows or Linux and multiple applications on the same physical computer.
Top 3 Reasons why we use Virtualization Software
- Get more out of our existing physical computers: Pool common infrastructure resources and break the circle of "one operating system to one computer".
- Reduce operating costs by reducing our physical infrastructure: Fewer computers means reduced real estate and reduced power requirements.
- Gain operational flexibility: Respond to market changes with dynamic resource management, faster computer provisioning and improved desktop and application deployment.