Overview
Dell Validated Designs for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) on 3-tier architectures using Dell PowerEdge servers, Dell storage, and Dell PowerSwitch networking provide a flexible and customized approach to simplify and extend your VMware environment. These solutions are ideal for VDI applications because they combine abstract architectural compute, storage, networking, and virtualization layers and allow for integrated management of the components using OpenManage Systems Management Solutions and SmartFabric Services.
Installing VMware Horizon 8 with its VDI components on 3-tier architectures based on Dell Technologies products and solutions enables organizations to quickly deliver Microsoft Windows virtual desktops or server-based hosted shared sessions on a wide variety of endpoint devices.
Document purpose
This document introduces the architecture, components, design options, best practices, and configuration details for successful VDI deployments for a 3-tier architecture composed of PowerEdge servers, PowerStore storage, PowerSwitch networking, and SmartFabric Services with VMware Horizon 8 .
Audience
This document is intended for decision makers, managers, architects, developers, and technical administrators of IT environments who want an in-depth understanding of the value of the Dell Validated Designs for VDI that deliver Microsoft Windows virtual desktops using VMware Horizon 8 VDI components on Dell PowerEdge servers, Dell storage, and Dell PowerSwitch networking.
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Authors: Dell Validated Designs for VDI team