Taking the Lead to Tomorrow’s Enterprise ConnectivityThe challenges, considerations, benefits and options of VDI
in partnership with
Jointly presented by -Citrix: Annamalai Chockalingam, Yong Shao HorngNetApp: Alvin Goh Kiang Hui
5 Megatrends by 2014
Megatrend #1 : Consumerization - You Ain’t Seen Nothing YetMegatrend #2 : Virtualization - Changing How the Game Is PlayedMegatrend #3 : “App-ification” - From Applications to AppsMegatrend #4 : The Ever-Available Self-Service CloudMegatrend #5 :The Mobility Shift — Wherever and Whenever You Want
Source: Gartner
“I want to use my iPad!”
Consumerization
“Why don’t my old apps work?”
Distributed Computing
“I want everythingin the cloud.”
Cloud Services
“I want to save 5% on PCs!”
Standardization
CIO
The Old World
ServerStorageNetworks
The New World
Mobile + Cloud == SaaSManage Device, App, Data, Session
Data Apps
Where there is a laptop and network there is a way
Assumption Exception
Office
Company
Wired
Premise
Monolithic
Suites
Mobile
Personal
Wireless
Cloud
Microcentric
Stores
Assumption Exception
Mobile
Personal
Wireless
Cloud
Microcentric
Stores
Office
Company
Wired
Premise
Monolithic
Suites
Appsare large
corporate systemsmanaged by IT
Datais tied to apps and devices
ITis at the center
managing structured systems, apps and data
Peopleare thought of as
users of IT systems
Users UsersUsers Users
Devices are standardized by IT
to simplify support
Mobile Workstyles Architecture
CISCO - UCS Server Infrastructure
NetApp - SAN Storage Infrastructure
What we’ve heard from customers
Desktop Virtualization Challenges
Performance
& End User
Experience
Deployment & Manageability
Return on Investment
Fragmented Solution Set
What We’ve Heard From Customers…
Desktop Virtualization Challenges
Performance
& End User
Experience
Deployment & Manageability
Return on Investment
Fragmented Solution Set
• VDI Infrastructure scalability and high-availability due to login/boot up storms• Different end user experience when accessing from LAN, WAN, Wired/Wireless,
Internal/External, Mobile, etc.• Poor end user experience delivering Voice, Video, and Collaboration tools via
today’s VDI solution• Lack of end user devices/peripherals support such as webcam, USB devices, etc
Desktop Virtualization Challenges
Performance
& End User
Experience
Deployment & Manageability
Return on Investment
Fragmented Solution Set
What We’ve Heard From Customers…
• Time required to deploy and/or scale VDI infrastructure• Time to recover from a failed server host• Time and effort required to manage Server Hardware BIOS settings, Firmware,
Storage Access settings, etc.• Large number of tools required to manage server hardware monitoring,
provisioning, configuration management, capacity planning, remote support, virtualization management, and automation
Desktop Virtualization Challenges
Performance
& End User
Experience
Deployment & Manageability
Return on Investment
Fragmented Solution Set
What We’ve Heard From Customers…
• Large storage requirements due to centralization of OS, Apps, and Data• Low VM density (i.e. low number of VDI per server)• Large amount of infrastructure (e.g. servers, LAN/SAN switches, etc.) required for
today’s VDI solution• Large amount of additional data center power required for today’s VDI solution
Desktop Virtualization Challenges
Performance
& End User
Experience
Deployment & Manageability
Return on Investment
Fragmented Solution Set
What We’ve Heard From Customers…
• Lack of tested and validated multi-vendor solution • Lack of best practices from a multi-vendor solution perspective for Desktop
Virtualization• Disjointed support model for multi-vendor solution
Our Solution: Citrix XenDesktop Built on FlexPod
• Transforming Windows desktop computing into an on-demand service for any user on any device by Citrix
• Highest density of VDI through Extended Memory and Unified Fabric from Cisco
• Unique Storage Virtualization & Optimization and Data Services delivered by NetApp
XenDesktop
A Unique Validated, Certified Solution combining the Power of:
Benefits of XenDesktop on FlexPod
Pre-validated, Pre-sizedOffering
Unified Network Services
Unified Computing
Unified Fabric
Business
Agility
Lower
Cost
Risk Mitigation,
Compliance
App App Data
Open Standards
App. Performance
Energy Efficiency
Security ContinuityWorkload Mobility
NetApp Storage
Hypervisor: Citrix XenServer, VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V
XenDesktop
Desktop Virtualization Hosting Platform
Simplified Deployment and Management
• UCS Service Profiles: Simplified Deployment and Scale• Desktop Virtualization Services• Jointly Validated Designs• Bring thousands of desktops online in minutes• Built-in instant backups
Lower Cost
• 60% greater density of virtual desktops per server blade
• 1/3 cost of networking infrastructure• Use 50% less storage• Over 20% savings per seat* vs. competitors• Reductions in power, cooling, space
Improved User Experience & Performance
• Bandwidth optimization and Rich Media acceleration• No performance impact during boot/login storms• Increased uptime & user access
Citrix on FlexPod: An Integrated solution
• A Comprehensive Integrated Solution
– CVD: Validated and Tested
– Base BOM: Pre-build for you
– Sizing Guide: Tailored to your needs
– Installation Guide: Step by step guided installation
Minimize Risk
“Standardized” Configuration
“Standardized” Installation
“Standardized” Service
VMware vCentervSphere Enterprise PlusvCenter Standard
Infrastructure2 Nexus 5548 (per 3 FlexPods)
with Fabric Services2 Nexus 1010 (per 3 FlexPods)2 Fabric Interconnect 6120
Cisco UCS2 Fabric Interconnect 61203 B-Series 5108 Chassis9 B-Series B250M2 + VIC6 B-Series B200M2 + VIC
NetApp FAS3210A2 DS2246 450GB SAS Shelves 2 256 GB FlashCache2 10Gbps IP Interfaces4 4Gbps FC InterfacesNetApp Complete Bundle
Two classes of compute supporting
high-density & general virtualized
workloads
1 Rack DC Solution30 Westmere CPUs (180 Cores)2 TB Server Memory72 Gbps Compute + Storage Access 512 GB SSD Storage Cache42 TB Storage
1 Enterprise IT
InfrastructureCatering for a 1,500 seat organization using all four
• VMware VDI (Windows 7)• MS Exchange 2010• MS Sharepoint 2007• MS SQL 2008R2
Cisco, Citrix and NetApp
Leaders in Enterprise Networking, Desktop Virtualization and Storage
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• Leader in networking from desktop to data center
• First virtualization-optimized solution (2X virtual desktops)
• Cisco Unified Computing System™ leads with more than 30 world-record benchmarks
• The solution supports tens of thousands of applications
Together, delivering a hardware and software solution that meets customer needs for simplicity, scalability, and low cost
• Use 50% less storage
• Provision thousands of virtual desktops in minutes
• Provide users continuous access with reliable storage optimized for VDI workloads
• Instantly back up and secure end-user data
• Introduced VDI in 2006
• 4M+ licenses sold
• First to introduce online and offline capabilities to the market
• Clear #1 market share leader for Desktop Virtualization
Appsare a vast array of internal and external apps for every task
Datais available as needed,
independent of app or device
Enlightened ITprovides governance and service delivery
Peopleare at the center andlead the conversation
Devices are chosen by people based
on convenience, task and location
Delivering Together
Reduce Overall Data Center Costs by up to 50%
Payback Period in Months, Not Years
Cooperative Services and Support
Validated Architectural Designs
Combined Unified Savings
Best End User Virtual Desktop Experience
Server, Storage, and Network Efficiencies
Unified, Shared Virtual Infrastructure
Easy to Get Started
• Cisco: UCS B-Series, UCS Manager, Nexus 5000 / MDS• Citrix: XenDesktop, HDX, FlexCast, XenServer• NetApp: FAS 3210/3240
• UCS offering: Starter Kit + Expansion Packs with Service Profiles• Cisco Validated Design (CVD) reference architecture included• Coordinated support model with single contact number
• Lower cost per user (compute, network, storage)• Reduced time-to-service and simple, rapid scalability• Optimal user experience with Citrix HDX and FlexCast
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Solutions
Benefits
Demo
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