HP and Microsoft provide a solution to address the challenge of meeting workers' needs for flexibility while retaining control for IT - delivered as a simple, complete, cost-effective, and fully tested reference architecture for deploying a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).
Based on the HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server and software from Microsoft, the HP Client Virtualization SMB Reference Architecture for Microsoft Windows Server 2012 removes the guesswork and risk from deploying a VDI solution.
Features
Simplicity: this blueprint takes the guesswork out of sizing and installing your VDI installation.
Deploy and manage virtual desktops through a centralized and unified management infrastructure.
Leverage the sample bill of materials, and best practices for configuration and installation.
Minimize licensing costs with all Microsoft software.
Experience predictable cost, predictable performance, and a repeatable solution.
Supports low cost storage options like DAS.
Rich end-user experience: deliver fast, easy access to customized desktops no matter the end point.
Experience 6% performance increase with HP ProLiant Gen8 servers.
Utilize both LAN and low-bandwidth high-latency WAN networks with Microsoft RemoteFX GPU software.
Dynamically adapt to changing content, network conditions, and application differences.
Flexibility: enable secure mobility with anywhere, anytime, any qualified device support.
Scale out to adapt to business changes and BYOD initiatives.