Virtual desktops - Why bother? Think security, manageability and IT responsiveness

摘要

Savvy IT pros know that virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) isn't about an ROI. According to Gartner, virtual desktops have the potential to save capital, but virtu-alization only shifts costs from the desktop to the data center. There's a price to pay for virtualization from repurposing equipment and buying new kits to updating and standardizing peripherals. So why consider VDI? Virtualization dramatically improves endpoint security, while simplifying infrastructure management and improving IT responsiveness.