Date: 27-Nov-2009   URL: www.sun.com/software/vdi/features.jsp

Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Software

Features & Benefits

Deploy a manageable, resilient, and available desktop environment with Sun VDI Software.


Features & Benefits
Open ArchitectureDeploy Sun VDI Software using nearly any combination of client device - PCs, Macs, thin clients; virtual desktop OS - Microsoft Windows, OpenSolaris, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, and Ubuntu; and Virtualization host - Sun built-in, Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware vSphere.

Reduce Costs and Increase PerformanceEnables superior data integrity for business continuity and exceptional data throughput in an economical storage footprint with simplified management design. When coupled with a Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage System customers can significantly reduce storage consumption and costs.

Maximize IT UtilizationUsing highly leveraged servers instead of desktop PCs that can sit idle all the time will increase asset utilization. The seamless integration with almost any existing IT infrastructure, simplifies post-deployment management and increases productivity and TCO.

Eco-EfficiencyBy extending the life of existing PCs and also enabling the use of energy efficient thin client devices, Sun VDI Software can reduce ewaste and lower costs. Organizations can reduce capital and operating expense due to too frequent desktop refreshes, and can lower energy consumption by reducing overall power consumption and reduced cooling costs in office environments.

Data Security, Availability and Disaster RecoverLeverage the built-in VPN client in Sun Ray thin clients or SSL encryption for other clients when accessing virtual desktops. Integration of Solaris ZFS enables superior data integrity, business continuity and data throughput. Centralized virtual desktops can be accessed from anywhere, providing instant disaster recovery.

High Quality User ExperienceUse Sun's high performance protocol to create a high quality desktop user experience for users on the LAN, WAN, or the public Internet. Experience Adobe Flash and multimedia content at improved quality, and utilize many common USB devices with virtual desktops.

Flexible PricingSelect either a subscription starting from as low as $40 per user/per year to a perpetual license for just $140 per user.
 
 
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