Desktop Virtualisation Planning

The decision to offer your users virtualised desktop computers is one which needs to be based upon the correct information to ensure a smoother acceptance. Performance, applications and hardware issues can all be avoided with some careful planning.

KN3 can help you to plan for a smooth migration:

Desktop Virtualisation Report

KN3 staff will audit your computers and applications to establish their suitability for virtualisation.

Key Steps:

  • Hardware and Software
    • Computers are audited using agents to capture hardware information
    • Application utilisation is assessed either using tools or manual interviews
    • Computer processor, storage and disk utilisation data is captured
  • Analysis
    • The application list is analysed either as a complete list or by logical grouping such as site, department etc. with a view to understanding the real requirements
    • Candidates for rationalisation such as multiple versions of a product or products with low utilisation are identified
    • If application packaging or virtualisation is required the applications are categorised into type (easy, medium, hard)
    • Licensing analysis can also be performed
    • Desktop types are specified to cover the most common usage
  • Reporting
    • A full report of the existing environment and the recommended approach is provided

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