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GlenMarquis2
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VDI Evaluation

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How can I evaluate VDI, I have VI3 already, however, what do I need and where can I get the .ISO / .exe

To have a play....?

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tbrouwer
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If I recall, VDI licensing allows 100 VM's per 16 sockets. That is 6.25 VMs per CPU. With todays processors being dual and quad core, that is not enough in my opinion. Dual Core would get you 3 VMs per core, and quadcore 1.5 per core.

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TomHowarth
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VDI is a ethos not a seperate product. it runs on ESX VI3. it is the virtualisation of the Desktop, as opposed to Server virtualisation.

you may well need a Desktop broker, unless you are going to to 1to1 mappings. there are plenty of these out there, my personal favourite is from Provision

http://www.provisionnetworks.com/solutions/vas/vas.aspx

then all you do is create a XP host or two.

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GlenMarquis2
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I understand, however I cannot download get hold of an eval as you can for most things from http://www.vmware.com/download/

Is either pre-purchased Download / Buy

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tbrouwer
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If you have VI3 already, thats all you need.

VDI is just running multiple VMs (normally XP), and having users remotely connect to them (normally RDP).

There is no seperate "download" for VDI.

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TomHowarth
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Glen

Do you have a VI3 infrastructure in place already, if so use that. alternatively register for a trial of VI3 and then download the ISO's it is exactly the same product! VDI refers to a license type. which I believe is restricted to xx desktops per server. (somebody else may be able to confirm or deny this limitation)

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GlenMarquis2
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I understand that the Desktop OS would be running as a VM on ESX, however I thought there is a management suite, that allows you to manage the VMs at the OS level.

i.e. allow certain machines to have certains applications installed etc.

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TomHowarth
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there is a management portion, but I think it is only available to VIP VAC and vmware consulting. your best bet would be to download a trial of one of the dedicated brokers like Provision VAS, or LeoStream

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GlenMarquis2
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I see -

So VMware's VDI offering is normal ESX, but the licenses are cheaper agreeing only to use Desktop OS.

I was convinced that VMware had a seperate VDI management suite

Are there any "extra" VDI options enabled in VC once the VDI licenses are install?

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tbrouwer
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Not that I know of. We didnt even do the VDI licensing because last time I checked the restrictions per CPU just were not workable.

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no, VDI is just a marketing term. just install windows xp and rdp to it (thats VDI), a connection broker can be used for more advanced features like vm pools.

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If I recall, VDI licensing allows 100 VM's per 16 sockets. That is 6.25 VMs per CPU. With todays processors being dual and quad core, that is not enough in my opinion. Dual Core would get you 3 VMs per core, and quadcore 1.5 per core.

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That was the restriction.

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