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Overview

HP Virtual Desktop Infrastructure is an end-to-end client virtualization solution based on the best managed and virtualization-ready HP ProLiant and BladeSystem servers, HP StorageWorks storage, and HP Thin Client access devices.

HP VDI is a desktop replacement solution that provides IT teams with the flexibility to quickly deliver and refresh desktops, reduces the business risk associated with potential data loss or theft, and lowers the complexity and cost of desktop management, while continuing to provide end-users with the functionality of a stand-alone desktop.

The new HP VDI offering based on Citrix XenDesktop leverages out of the box virtualization with HP ProLiant iVirtualization featuring Citrix XenServer, and HP Thin Clients that meet Citrix Desktop Appliance specifications.

What's new

Customers can purchase and get support for an end to end VDI solution based on Citrix XenDesktop directly from HP, offering a single point of contact for purchasing, integration and problem resolution

Citrix XenDesktop expands HP's portfolio of client virtualization solutions, which currently includes solutions based on VMware, Blade PCs and Blade Workstations

Ideal environment

Ideal for...

Organizations looking at increasing their data security
  • All the sensitive data is moved to centralized data centres safeguarding information against desktop thefts
  • The connection broker checks for access rights and user profile before providing permission to access sensitive data safeguarded in central data servers
Organizations that need to manage diverse set of users at reduced administrative costs
  • The virtual desktop infrastructure allows to move all the applications and data in centralized data centres resulting in reduced costs involved in desktop management
  • Centralized patching and upgrades minimze the cost and effort involved in applying security patches or software updates
  • Upgrades require no action at the end users access device
Organizations that want to improve resource utilization and reduce power and energy costs
  • The memory and resource pooling features assist in increasing resource utilization and containing power and energy costs
  • Thin clients are designed to consume very low energy (20W) against the traditional desktops (120W)

Model Comparison

Standard Advanced Enterprise
Desktop Delivery Controller Included Included Included
Virtual Machine Infrastructure Included Included Included
Secure Remote Access Included Included Included
VM Resource Pooling and XenMotion   Included Included
Desktop Provisioning   Included Included
App delivery (Limited Edition XA for VDI)     Included

Evaluate

There are 2 easy ways to evaluate HP VDI with Citrix XenDesktop
  1. Get Citrix XenDesktop Express (supports 10 CCUs) directly from Citrix. Support for XenDesktop Express is provided by Citrix through its user forums and not by HP
  2. Purchase the HP VDI with Citrix XenDesktop Standard Edition for 20 CCUs. Click the ‘Buy’ button at the top of this page to access the store or contact your HP reseller or account manager.
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