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 Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 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.
The VDI Solutions team completed a rigorous verification process to ensure compatibility with Citrix DaaS and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD), providing confidence in joint solution compatibility. The Citrix Ready program makes it easy for customers to identify complementary products and solutions that can enhance Citrix environments. Dell VDI Solutions have successfully passed a series of tests established by Citrix, and can be trusted to work effectively with Citrix DaaS and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) in order to deliver secure, fast, and flexible apps and desktops. For more information, see About Citrix Ready and Citrix Ready Marketplace.
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 Citrix DaaS and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD).
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 Citrix DaaS and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) VDI components on Dell PowerEdge servers, Dell storage, and Dell PowerSwitch networking.
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Authors: Dell Validated Designs for VDI team