How desktop virtualization different from application virtualization?
Desktop virtualization provides the desktop operating system its environment and
applications from the datacenter, whereas application virtualization only
brings application from the datacenter.
Desktop virtualization brings only the desktop features not the application
related to it, whereas application keep the desktop separate and bring only
those applications that are required at a particular time. This way
optimization and efficiency can be maintained.
What are the different flavors available in Citrix Xen desktop addition?
Citrix xen desktop virtualization comes in different flavors and they are as
follows:
1. Express edition- this is the edition which is a trial version and user can
use it for 10 days. It has limitation as well on the usage.
2. VDI (virtual desktop interface) provides scalability and also virtual
desktops using the client-server model.
3. Enterprise edition- it has all the tools available for customization and it
is a cost-effective platform that provides flexibility, scalability and
delivery of applications without any hassles.
4. Platinum edition- it is a complete package to deliver full performance
monitor, Qos capabilities and services for end-to-end delivery. It has support
for virtual desktop support.
What is the difference between desktop virtualization and virtual desktop
interface?
Virtual desktop interface is a form of desktop virtualization, whereas desktop
virtualization is itself a different entity that is separated with others.
VDI create a virtual machine and execute the user's desktop inside it, whereas
desktop virtualization allows running the customized desktop without any
virtual machines.
VDI works only for few users that have different demands but it is unsuitable
to meet all the demands for all users, whereas desktop virtualization meet and
provide all the required features to the user.
What are the features of citrix xen desktop virtualization?
Citrix xen provides high end functionalities to the user for desktop
virtualization. It also provide the following features such as:
• High definition user experience: it provides high end multimedia graphics,
real time collaborations and connectivity through peripherals. It provides
breadth and depth for easy viewing of high end 3D graphics.
• FlexCast: provides fast delivery of the new technology that enables the
delivery of hosted models to meet the requirement of the users.
• On demand apps: citrix provide the provision for on demand application to the
users. It also provides the provision to manage the functionalities of
applications on virtual desktops.
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