Facilitating informed decision making for desktop virtualization
To successfully implement desktop virtualization in the enterprise, IT groups must understand how employees access computing systems ― what applications they use, how much of the system resources are typically consumed, what level of performance users need and the context in which networks and device types are used. Without a clear understanding of the current user environment and application usage, IT groups could overprovision or underprovision desktop resources for some users.
The Dell™ Desktop Virtualization Blueprint Assessment, offered by Dell Desktop Virtualization Solutions (DDVS), provides a deep understanding of current desktop, application and device usage, and incorporates a comprehensive economic assessment into project planning. By combining detailed quantitative data with qualitative information, the Blueprint Assessment helps facilitate the effective decision making required for a successful desktop virtualization implementation. To conduct the assessment, Dell takes the following steps:
- Preparing for data collection ― Engage organizations in a DDVS workshop; assess systems and user types; capture the “digital footprint"
- Collecting data ― Get detailed configuration information for systems assessed and conduct interviews with a sampling of user groups
- Analyzing data and defining user types ― Procure data and conduct a proprietary analysis, including identification of applications and desktops fit for virtualization, as well as user types
- Assessing the economic impact of desktop virtualization ― Use current information from the organization’s finance team to ensure that calculations are based on real-world figures; calculate the total cost of ownership and return on investment for several possible desktop virtualization scenarios
- Delivering the results and providing recommendations ― Present the Blueprint Assessment Report and executive debriefing presentation
The Blueprint Assessment can help you:
- Maximize the value of desktop virtualization and by enabling you to select and implement a solution that meets your precise IT and business needs
- Reduce risks by providing better economic and performance predictability, from proof-of-concept and pilot studies to production
- Improve asset discovery
- Control ongoing expenses
- Accelerate the return on investment
- Increase the accuracy of software licensing
- Optimize the configuration of all clients systems, whether or not those systems are virtualized
