What is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure?

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) allows IT administrators to host and administer end-user desktops in a virtual machine running on a server in a data center.

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Q: What are the benefits of VDI?

The benefits of VDI include: Streamlined deployment, management, and maintenance of employee laptops, desktops, tablets, and other devices Improved flexibility of endpoint maintenance Remote-friendly—virtual desktops can be deployed securely and remotely to personal devices. IT admins maintain full control of the deployed environment over files, downloads, virus updates, etc.

Q: What are the common challenges of VDI deployment?

Slow or erratic virtual desktops can bring productivity to a halt and result in higher administration costs. Storage performance is often the number one problem—as well as the most expensive component—for VDI. All-flash storage in combination with efficient data reduction dramatically improves VDI success while keeping costs in check.

Q: What is a virtual server?

A virtual server is a server that shares hardware and software resources with other operating systems (OS) in contrast to dedicated physical servers.

Provide a fast, resilient, simple to manage, and easily scalable all-flash platform for your VDI environment. Accelerate Citrix or VMware VDI solution deployments with the most resilient virtual desktop infrastructure available.

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VDI Solutions Drive Agility for Remote Workforces

Using best-in-class storage for a remote workforce delivers powerful ROI. Take advantage of Pure’s comprehensive data services, simple management, and effortless scale to provide a modern VDI experience.

Simple, Resilient, and Cost-effective

Get all-flash storage at less than $50 per desktop* while still achieving consistent <1ms latency with FlashArray’s proven 99.9999% availability. Enjoy non-disruptive operations through failures, upgrades, and refreshes with Pure's Evergreen architecture and subscriptions.

* Costs may vary.

Simple Scaling Without Disruption

Many VDI pilots work well until it’s time to scale-up and move into production. That’s where you often hit performance walls. But not with Pure: Beginning with the economical FlashArray//X10, scale seamlessly from a pilot to thousands of users.

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Looking for an integrated, Cisco-validated storage solution for VDI? FlashStack™ Converged Infrastructure delivers all-flash speed and resiliency for all your workloads and simple, rapid deployments based on pre-validated blueprints. Scale seamlessly and manage easily as your business grows. Fully tested, fully customizable, and fully supported.

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What are the benefits of VDI?

The benefits of VDI include:

Streamlined deployment, management, and maintenance of employee laptops, desktops, tablets, and other devices
Improved flexibility of endpoint maintenance
Remote-friendly—virtual desktops can be deployed securely and remotely to personal devices. IT admins maintain full control of the deployed environment over files, downloads, virus updates, etc.

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What are the common challenges of VDI deployment?

Slow or erratic virtual desktops can bring productivity to a halt and result in higher administration costs. Storage performance is often the number one problem—as well as the most expensive component—for VDI.

All-flash storage in combination with efficient data reduction dramatically improves VDI success while keeping costs in check.

Learn More