DesktopVirtualizationKeyImplementationConsideration.pptVIP

* * * * * * Impact Research * Desktop Virtualization: Key Implementation Considerations Executive Summary The majority of stakeholders achieved satisfactory success with their implementation. Ideally desktop computing users should see an improvement in service or at least no change at all. The total cost of virtual desktops is less than traditional desktops in the most cases. A successful implementation will deliver a long-term reduction in desktop management costs. Implementers saw few budget and schedule variances in their projects. Proof of concept pilot is a valuable first step. A pilot provides the organization with the IT and end-user experience and executive buy-in necessary for successful deployment. Build the desktop virtualization deployment back to front. Desktop virtualization deployment begins at the server where desktop OS and software are implemented. Next up is the network assets and the brokering software that will connect the end user to their desktop. Finally there is the access device. This could be a desktop computer, laptop, or thin client device. Focus on service delivery in your communication strategy. There is only one question that really matters in any IT communication strategy: How will this initiative impact service? See the Impact Report “Desktop Virtualization: Assessing Organizational Appropriateness” to determine organizational fit. Research Method The desktop virtualization Impact Reports are based on results from 204 surveyed IT managers and in-depth interviews with 30 IT leaders. All major industry segments, sizes of organizations, and revenue brackets were represented. Organizations at all stages of implementation or consideration of desktop virtualization were represented. Research Method Success in Desktop Virtualization The majority of stakeholders achieved satisfactory success with their desktop virtualization implementation. Ideally, end users should see a slight improvement in performance of their desktops, or no cha