If you are thinking about hosted virtual desktop, then you must definitely consider VMware Horizon 7. It is one of the most preferred platform for virtual desktops and applications by leading organisations today.
What does the VMware Horizon do?
As per VMware’s website, VMware Horizon does the following:
● Delivers desktops & applications through a single platform
● Dramatically improves ROI
● Secures data and simplifies compliance
● Simplifies desktop and application management
● Supports a rich & adaptive user experience
Many in the IT space consider VMware desktop virtualization to be the standard for hosted desktop virtualization infrastructure. On the review website Capterra, VMware’s vSphere has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars and also has received many positive reviews.
As per one user, vSphere - which is the name for VMware’s Desktop Virtualization Infrastructure, has many advantages such as:
1. Different feature sets based on your needs
2. Easy interface for those just getting started with Desktop Virtualization
3. Great for cloud virtualized environments, on-premise virtualized environments and hybrid virtualized environments
4. Allows multiple operating systems for you to be able to meet 100% of your customer needs
5. Though VMware virtual desktop is expensive, it’s an accepted norm as all good things come at a cost
However, on the cons, many users also speak about the difficulty in achieving end user satisfaction. Once you transition from a traditional desktop to VMware’s Virtual Desktop, the Day 2 operations are always the critical indicator of the success. However, end user problems on Day 2 of operations is expected and it is the responsibility of the IT department to resolve such problems completely. There are many Hosted Virtual Desktop Providers who have formally partnered with VMware to ensure organisations adopting VMware Hosted Desktop are able to transition smoothly without any downtime of operations.
So, if you are planning to transition to VMware Horizon Hosted Virtual Desktop (HVD) Solution, make sure you also onboard an End User Computing expert, who is able to offer you the complete end-to-end transition and support.
