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| IGEL Announces Certification for Vmware Virtual Desktop Manager IGEL Technology announces certification for Vmware Virtual Desktop Manager, Vmware's next-generation connection broker, on IGEL's Microsoft Windows XP Embedded range of Universal Desktops. The software is available now as a partial update for IGEL's Windows XP Embedded models and allows customers deploying Vmware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to deliver an enhanced user experience. Vmware VDI extends the Vmware virtualization platform, used by more than 120,000 customers worldwide, to the desktop to streamline and simplify desktop management and reduce operational costs while providing end users with a familiar user experience. Vmware Virtual Desktop Manager, a key component of Vmware VDI, is a desktop management server that connects users to virtual desktops in the data centre. With Vmware Virtual Desktop Manager, end users can securely access their personalized virtual desktops anywhere, anytime using multiple devices such as PCs or thin clients. The product's easy-to-use interface lets administrators manage thousands of desktops at once, and reduces the time it takes to provision a new desktop from hours to minutes. IGEL Windows XP Embedded based Universal Desktops add additional unique benefits to Vmware VDI hosted PCs. They contain many digital services above the standard Microsoft RDP, Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player. For example, most models come with built-in Java Runtime Environments, terminal emulation and PDF readers, allowing users to deliver certain server-based applications outside the virtual connection. This helps organisations reduce server load and enhance the desktop experience. In addition, all models come with a ThinPrint client, allowing organizations to implement sophisticated print management in Vmware VDI environments as well as IGEL's Multiscreen Agent, a free-of-charge server-side software application, designed for multi monitor environments, that allows users to maximize applications to dedicated screens even with a spanned Vmware virtual desktop. Set-up and management of IGEL thin clients in a virtualized environment is fast and efficient. With simple point-and-click connections to Vmware Virtual Desktop Manager, IGEL thin clients can be up and running in seconds. Terminals can be set-up automatically when they first connect to a network. IGEL Remote Management Suite also makes end user support simple with the ability to shadow any virtual session. Enhanced security options allow for disabling specific USB devices in any supported IGEL Windows XP Embedded device. With a simple mouse click, administrators can drastically reduce the risk of data theft from their network. Vmware Virtual Desktop Manager includes expanded support for global organizations, including localized versions now available in German and Japanese. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Computing News :: home page |