Type of Virtualization

Type of Virtualization

1. Application Virtualization

   • Definition
     • Application virtualization is a process that deceives a standard app into believing that it interfaces directly with an operating system's capacities when, in fact, it does not. This ruse requires a virtualization layer inserted between the app and the OS.
   • Benefits
     • Simple Installation
     • Easy deployment
     • Better Portability
     • Simple to get rid of applications
     • Reduced conflicts between applications
     • Easier updates
     • Simplified Support
     • Independence from the Operating System
     • Easier Rollback
   • Drawbacks
     • High Upfront Costs
     • Not All Software Can Be Virtualized
   • Types
     • Remote
     • Streaming

2. Desktop Virtualization

   • Definition
     • Desktop virtualization is technology that lets users simulate a workstation load to access a desktop from a connected device remotely or locally. This separates the desktop environment and its applications from the physical client device used to access it.
   • Benefits
     • Enhances security
     • Centralized Operating System & application updates
     • Faster, reliable and easier backup/ recovery
     • Improved Employee Productivity
     • Increased Simplicity for the IT Department
     • Reduced Downtime
     • Improved Continuity of Operations for the Business
   • Drawbacks
     • Usually requires network access
     • Multiple Use Cases Require Multiple Images
     • Long-term ROI
     • Limit to the number of OS
     • Difficult to handle graphics/HD video
   • Types
     • Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
     • Remote desktop services (RDS)
     • Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS)