Cloud Based VDI: How Using a Cloud Based Desktop Can Make Life Easier
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Cloud Based VDI: How Using a Cloud Based Desktop Can Make Life Easier
Joe MorabitoSenior Systems EngineerADNET Technologies, LLC
Cloud Based VDI Evolutionary Transition Makes life easier… for whom? How it works (in the Amazon world) Questions
Evolution
The computer/network world has gone through many iterations of processor deliveryo Mainframe model – users used “dumb terminals”
• Processing handled by something else
Evolution
Mainframe to distributed processingo Once computers were able to, they were tasked with handling
processing
Evolution
Along came Terminal Services/Citrixo Shifted processing back to a centralized model with a personal
experienceo Question of survivability
Windows Server
Shared MemorySpace
Outlook
Desktop
Evolution
Higher powered computers became more affordable, processing shifted back to the usero Laptops – portabilityo Terminal Services/Citrix still very prevalent
Evolution
Shift (kind of) back to centralized processing with advent of VDIo Citrix/VMwareo Question of survivability
Direct Connection
Host Server
Evolution
I’ve heard the question years ago “Should we virtualize?”
The question today is “Should we move to the cloud?”o The answer is “YES!” – (sort of)
• The needs of the many don’t always outweigh the needs of the few
Evolution
Cloud based VDI utilizes a more of a centralized processing modelo Removes survivability questions/concerns
Direct Connection
Evolution
Why discuss evolution? Need to know what is next
o Concerns on holding offo Any shifts in processor distribution?
Makes Life Easier…For Whom?
Decision Makerso Typically determine budgeto Known annual/monthly costs
• On premise model would have fluctuating costs from the following:
Hardware failures Hardware replacement License renewals
• Little to no capital expenditure• One avenue for support
Makes Life Easier…For Whom?
Decision Makerso “Built-In” DR for end user
• End users can access Cloud Desktop from any Internet connection
• Even with a hybrid model, main building/site need not be up/accessible
Makes Life Easier…For Whom?
Implementers/supporterso Reduced local hardware supporto Centralized management interfaceo Ability to “reset” each instanceo Consistent desktop imageo Built-in cloning capabilities
Makes Life Easier…For Whom?
Implementers/Supporterso Can replace local hardware device easilyo No need to backup users’ local desktop/laptop• Should still not save to local My Documents, etc.
o Full Active Directory support [Cloud or local] and integration
Makes Life Easier…For Whom?
End Userso May use any device with Internet accesso http://
docs.aws.amazon.com/workspaces/latest/adminguide/client_help.html#client_list • Microsoft Windows 7 and later• Apple Mac OS X 10.8.1 and later• Apple iPad 2 with iOS 7.0 and later• Apple iPad Retina with iOS 7.0 and later• Amazon Kindle Fire HDX and Kindle HD 7• Samsung and Nexus tablets with Android OS 4.2 and later• PCoIP Zero Thin Client
Makes Life Easier…For Whom?
End Userso Work as if in the office from home• (for the Hybrid approach)
o Leave connection from one point and pick it up later in day from home
o Mobility
How it Works (In the Amazon World)
The 30,000 foot viewo Cloud only implementationo Hybrid approach
The Basicso Amazon Account Requirementso Setup and configuration processo Administrative Functionalityo Delivery to End User
How it Works (In the Amazon World)
Cloud Only Implementationo All data exists in the cloud
• Amazon Workspaces for desktops• EC2 servers
Active Directory File Servers Application Servers SharePoint Web Servers SQL Servers
o No survivability concerns
How it Works (In the Amazon World)
Hybrid approacho Consists of components of a network that exist in the cloud as
well as on premise• Cloud may be only Amazon Workspaces• Data may be on premise • Would require site to site VPN• May have AD servers in the Cloud as well as on premise
o Reduced survivability concerns
How it Works (In the Amazon World)
Getting Amazon Workspaces setupo Once decided on Cloud only or Hybrid, you may begin setup
• One thing to note, when using a Hybrid setup, a VPN is required to connect to your VPC
How it Works (In the Amazon World)
Getting Amazon Workspaces setupo The Cloud only option does not require a VPN to your VPC
How it Works (In the Amazon World)
Hybrid approacho Once your VPC and VPN are created, you may
create EC2 servers in your VPC (Active Directory, File Share, etc.)
o You may point your Workspaces configuration to utilize your on premise AD server or a Cloud Directory server
How it Works (In the Amazon World)
Hybrid approacho First step is to setup your Directory connection
How it Works (In the Amazon World)
Hybrid approacho VPC details, put your Workspace in the same VPC as your
other EC2 servers
How it Works (In the Amazon World)
Hybrid approacho Once Directory is setup and active, you will see updated status
How it Works (In the Amazon World)
Hybrid approacho Once the build is done you would see an updated status
How it Works (In the Amazon World)
Hybrid approacho You can now have several options on what you may do
• Invite user – sends email to end user with connection instructions
• Rebuild, Reboot, Remove, Create Image
How it Works (In the Amazon World)
Hybrid approacho User invitation sends link to download client along with
registration codeo Login Screen
How it Works (In the Amazon World)
Notes to keep in mindo Each instance is a named instanceo Internet access for all Workspaces would be via a proxy servero Can use a Cloud or on premise Directory servero Bundles include Office 2010/2013 and Trend Micro Worry
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