Enterprise Desktop Virtualization – Access Your PC Available From Anywhere!  

This is fairly old concept and is now applied to desktop PCs as well. Think of using the software on a server over a network from anywhere in the world with the help of a PC, PDA, mobile or any computing device. This is exactly what Enterprise Desktop virtualization is all about, accessing your desktop PC through a good network connection and a communications device.

Enterprise desktop virtualization is nothing using the physical peripherals and software of your PC from a remote location, which can be any where on the globe. Basically you are routing your input devices such as the keyboard and mouse through the internet to your communication device, which could be a PDA or small palmtop. Your PC might be located at your residence, office or anywhere. The monitor and input devices are routed through the network by a software package known as a ‘desktop remoting protocol'. The enterprise desktop virtualization session is known as a ‘desktop access session'.

The Classes of Enterprise Desktop Virtualization
Enterprise desktop virtualization can be achieved through four different classes viz: Physical PC blade desktop; Shared Desktop; Virtual Machine Desktop and Single Remote Desktop, each has its distinct advantage and disadvantage, so it is important to use the class of enterprise desktop virtualization that is best suited to your need.

Enterprise desktop virtualization is a bit different from the common single user desktop virtualization technique. In this technique an executive can access his or her desktop from a remote location and is very useful for telecommuting workers. For bigger businesses and enterprises the more advanced virtualization techniques such as PC blade, or virtual machine virtualization is employed. These enterprise desktop virtualization solutions permit administrators to connect hundreds of desktop computers to powerful servers in a rack and enable a lot of communication through the network.

The Need for Virtualization
Enterprise desktop virtualization is a growing technology and is in demand as virtualization is a way to cut costs drastically and make communication, backup, and storage easier for businesses large and small. Desktop virtualization allows executives to remotely control their PCs and access data and programs at the flick of a few buttons; it also allows for speedier communication and also is a way to assist users who are less proficient in the use of computers. Enterprise desktop virtualization virtually brings your PC to you where ever you may be, traveling, in a hotel room or vacationing at some distant island.

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