Desktop virtualization

Desktop virtualization, also known as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), refers to virtualization and Virtual Machines (VMs) that provide and manage virtual desktops. Users access these VMs remotely from any supported device, and the compute processing is completed on the host server. Users connect to their virtual desktop sessions through a connection broker, also known as just a broker. This broker functions as a software layer that serves as an intermediary between the user and the server, facilitating the orchestration of user sessions to virtual desktops or published applications.

VDI is usually deployed in an organization’s data center and managed by its IT department. Typical on-premises providers include Citrix, Omnissa (previously VMware), and Remote Desktop Services (RDS). VDI can be hosted on-premises or in the cloud. Some organizations use the cloud to scale virtual desktop environments, enabling a hybrid capability that allows IT admins...