Desktop environments
We have assumed that you are aware of the traditional desktop environments and their limitations, and that you have kept up with the ever-changing computing industry and business requirements. We'll cover the technological aspects of a desktop environment, which will be transformed or replaced by a desktop virtualization technology.
The essential elements of a desktop environment
Irrespective of the traditional physical or modern virtual infrastructure used for the desktops, a Windows desktop intended for business users is expected to support these basic features:
- Windows Operating system
- The Windows applications (typically business and productivity)
- The user profile and preferences
- The user data files
- Access to the peripheral devices
Business expectations of a desktop environment
Every business organization expects that its desktop environments will always be available for its users for continuing the business. Considering this, businesses expect the desktop environments...