Desktop Virtualization Solutions Simplified Appliance Seizing opportunities the challenging workplace Small and midsize businesses, educational organizations, governments and public sector agencies want to realize the same operational and agility benefits as their enterprise counterparts. Your organization has become more distributed and more global. Business models and customer interactions are becoming real-time and dynamic. Plus you have more tech-savvy employees than ever before. The gaps between your in-house skills and expertise and the changes in IT technologies are growing wider, making it difficult for you to improve the contribution IT technology makes to your organization s key goals. You are being challenged to make your IT systems more dynamic and flexible to help drive the business forward not simply support the business. What if you could address your user s needs for flexible, anywhere computing with your existing budget and be up and running in a matter of hours without having to add new staff. Dell is a unique provider of highly integrated best-in-class end-user computing and virtual desktop solutions that include all the components from the datacenter to the desktop, including server and storage infrastructure, services, software and end-user devices. With Dell, you can securely deliver applications and content to your users with a robust, reliable and scalable solution. You can accelerate Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) deployments in your datacenter with preconfigured and pretested bundles that include all of the hardware and software necessary to host as many virtual machines and virtual desktops as you need to ensure non-stop service and rapid growth.
Desktop Virtualization Solutions Simplified Appliance The Dell Desktop Virtualization Solutions (DVS) Simplified Appliance is a simple, practical VDI solution. This appliance consolidates preconfigured hardware with factory-installed software and is backed by world-class Dell support to drive down costs and simplify implementation. The DVS Simplified Appliance is the ideal solution for simple use cases so you can unlock innovation in the virtual era. With the DVS Simplified Appliance you get all the benefits of VDI streamlined desktop management, stronger security, increased agility and flexibility and a rich user experience to make your IT organization a strategic contributor to business success. Dell has designed this VDI appliance to address your cost challenges with an easy-to-deploy and manage solution specifically designed to address the complexity and cost issues posed by multivendor VDI solutions. By integrating all-in-one Citrix VDI-in-a-Box management software with efficient and powerful Dell PowerEdge servers, and a three-year Dell ProSupport package, the DVS Simplified Appliance creates a simple, neat appliance that is cost-efficient, easy to deploy and easy to manage and operate. Dell Wyse thin clients are an ideal complement to the DVS Simplified Appliance and provide secure, economical, high-performance computing. Dell Wyse offers a broad variety of thin and zero clients, including the cost-effective T class, the high-performance Z class desktop thin clients, and X class mobile thin clients with your choice of Windows Embedded, Linux or Dell Wyse ThinOS firmware for the ideal combination of capability, manageability and security.
Getting started with DVS Simplified Appliance You deploy the appliance with its intuitive, practical management console. Getting started is as simple as initializing the server grid network, importing a master image and fine-tuning your users desktops. The DVS Simplified Appliance integrates core VDI brokering, operations and management software capabilities with next-generation Dell PowerEdge servers into a simple-to-deploy and operate appliance. And you have one source for support, because the appliance includes a three-year Dell ProSupport package. Your VDI solution is supported with the latest software updates and a clear path to technical support. The appliance arrives at your door with the VDI management software and hypervisor preinstalled and hardware preconfigured, making the initial deployment simple and straightforward. The easy wizardbased initial deployment process automatically load-balances workloads across the appliances so you can have your VDI solution up and running in as little as an afternoon. Deploy Dell DVS Simplified Appliance in a few simple steps: 1. Unbox and power up the server 2. Initiate the VDI grid environment with the four-step wizard-based setup 3. Import a master image and create a virtual desktop template 4. Assign users and/or user groups to the virtual desktop template This unique integrated appliance combines all of the core VDI management functionality to provision and manage users, images, desktops and the server grid in one intuitive, centralized management console. With the DVS Simplified Appliance you will improve end-user productivity and enable and enhance collaboration, so employees can focus exclusively on helping customers and growing the business. The DVS Simplified Appliance creates a simple-to-operate, simple-to-manage VDI environment that will vastly simplify your administrative and desktop management processes.
DVS Simplified Appliance benefits Simple VDI Appliance Integrated, preconfigured hardware, factory-installed software and hypervisor eliminates implementation and operational complexity. Quick and simple deployment Wizard-driven setup and configuration rapidly deploy in as little as four hours. Supports up to 129 users on each appliance. 1 Simplified desktop operations All-in-one VDI software consolidates connection brokering, load balancing, provisioning and VDI management functions to radically simplify management and provisioning of desktops. Affordable All-in-one software Integrates VDI Manager software, Dell ProSupport and Dell PowerEdge servers to create a cost-efficient, simple appliance with no requirement for network storage. Ideal balance of cost and performance Designed specifically with no-compromise solution components. Basic configuration cost is approximately less than $500 per user. 2 Support up to 66% more users on every appliance, over the previous generation solution, thanks to the increased capabilities of Dell s PowerEdge 12th generation R720 server. 1 Dell Services Dell ProSupport provides updates/patches and support for three years. Dell recommends Jumpstart Training and Dell Remote Advisory Services to get you up and running efficiently. Practical Secure Desktops are managed, updated and patched from the DVS Simplified Appliance, so applications and data are centralized and secured. Dell Wyse thin clients are diskless endpoints that offer zero attack surface for viruses and malware. Rich user experience Delivers a rich end-user experience with built-in Citrix HDX technology for optimizing a user s virtual desktop experience. End users can access their virtual desktops and work resources from virtually anywhere, seamlessly across different locations and with the device of their choosing. Grid Architecture Implements an easy-to-manage server grid architecture with integrated server redundancy. Scales linearly and predictably in a modular fashion. End-to-end solution Dell s single integrated solution contains components that are pre-integrated to save time and clearly define accountability for support. This end-to-end solution can include Dell business and professional client devices including Dell Wyse thin (which serve as ideal DVS Simplified Appliance end points) and zero clients, as well as Dell consulting and integration services.
DVS Simplified Appliance components Powerful components simple to deploy and operate Dell PowerEdge R720 12G Server The Dell PowerEdge family is engineered with the right combination of features and performance scalability to handle tough workloads for both large and small data center environments. Designed to excel at running virtualization environments, the Dell PowerEdge R720 rack server has highly expandable memory (up to 768GB) and impressive I/O capabilities to match. With Intel Xeon E5-2600 processors and the ability to support dual RAID controllers, the R720 can readily handle very demanding workloads like virtual desktop infrastructure. Dell engineering has optimized the R720 for the DVS Simplified Appliance to support up to 66% more users than previous generation systems. 2 Dell Wyse Thin Clients No other VDI solution provider can match Dell s cloud client computing breadth, flexibility and ease of integration with existing IT environments. Our solutions make end-user computing much more secure, less costly and easier to deploy, manage and maintain. Dell Wyse delivers proven preconfigured solutions for the world s leading private, public and government sector implementations with highly predictable deployments. As the ideal complement to the Dell Simplified DVS Appliance, Dell cloud client computing products are unsurpassed at lowering total cost of ownership (TCO) while enabling extremely high security and the best possible user experience at a fraction of the ongoing cost of traditional methods. Citrix VDI-in-a-Box VDI-in-a-Box is an easy, all-in-one desktop virtualization software solution that makes the benefits of desktop virtualization available to every business. The solution enables IT administrators to rapidly deliver centrally managed virtual desktops to any user, on any device with the same rich high-definition enduser experience as enterprise class solutions. DVS Simplified Appliance is delivered with VDI-in-a-Box software preinstalled and configured so you can be up and running in as little as four hours. It gives your employees the freedom to work from anywhere while instantly lowering costs and improving security.
Services and resources Dell ProSupport is included with the DVS Simplified Appliance, providing comprehensive three-year hardware and software support so your support staff spends less time on issue resolution and more time generating revenue and strategic initiatives. With Dell ProSupport, you have access to highly trained experts 24x7x365 to help resolve any issue quickly and effectively. Additionally, Dell ProSupport provides access to software updates, bug fixes/patches and product updates for Citrix VDI-in-a-Box and XenServer. Dell ProSupport benefits: Maximize uptime with the help of expert DVS Simplified Appliance technicians Software support for Citrix VDI-in-a-Box and XenServer Maintain productivity with Dell ProSupport Next Business Day On-Site Service 3 and optional four-hour response time Additionally, Dell offers the following optional value-add services in support of DVS Simplified Appliance. Highly recommended: Jumpstart Training JumpStart training for Dell DVS Simplified Appliance is available as a fourhour 4 web-based course that includes the guidance and hands-on exercises necessary for IT administrators of all levels to master appliance configuration and administration activities quickly and effectively. The curriculum can be customized to fit your specific needs. Remote Advisory Services Dell Remote Advisory Services are available to remotely configure the DVS Simplified Appliance. The four-hour service also includes an option for knowledge transfer. Recommended: Onsite Installation Services Dell Onsite Installation Services provide a three-day engagement at your site to perform physical to virtual creation of desktop image, installation of the Dell DVS Simplified Appliance and other client devices, and knowledge transfer. BluePrint Assessment Services Dell s Blueprint Assessment Service uses a virtual appliance and agent software, deployed on the customer s network, to gather detailed data from every desktop targeted for virtualization. The outcome is an expansive and detailed report of the desktop environment and user profiles. This data-driven feedback is used as a basis for a productive virtual desktop environment. This information also helps Dell create a detailed and accurate design and implementation plan for delivering virtual desktops. BluePrint Assessment Lite Services Dell s Blueprint Assessment Lite Service is similar to the Blueprint Assessment Service except the customer executes data collection activities and engages Dell to conduct the data analysis. Network Optimization Services Dell s Network Optimization Service includes a comprehensive assessment of your network with detailed recommendations to optimize performance and availability. Image Creation Services Dell s Image Creation Service converts physical desktop images into virtual images in accordance with Dell or customer-defined specifications, for use with the Dell DVS Simplified Appliance. Dell Resources: Contact your Dell Sales Executive or visit dell.com/dvssimplified. For more information about Dell s complete portfolio of desktop virtualization solutions visit dell.com/partner/desktopvirtualization. For more information about Dell Wyse s complete portfolio of cloud client computing solutions visit wyse.com. 1 Appliance supports up to 129 basic users. Based on testing by Dell Labs in May 2012. Actual performance will vary based on configuration, usage and manufacturing variability. 2 For up to 100 standard users including single appliance, software, broker licensing and support. 3 On-Site Service after Remote Diagnosis (aka NBD On-Site Service after Remote Diagnosis): Remote Diagnosis is determination by online/phone technician of cause of issue; may involve customer access to inside of system and multiple or extended sessions. If issue is covered by Limited Hardware Warranty and not resolved remotely, technician and/or part will be dispatched, usually within one business day following completion of Remote Diagnosis. Availability varies. Other conditions apply. For complete details about On-Site Service, visit dell.com/servicecontracts. 4 JumpStart training is also available as a two-hour course when combined with Remote Advisory/Configuration Services.