{"id":3543,"date":"2025-10-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tecnologia.euroinnova.com\/vdi\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T11:10:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T09:10:21","slug":"vdi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tecnologia.euroinnova.com\/en\/vdi","title":{"rendered":"VDI"},"content":{"rendered":"

VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) is a technology that enables users to access virtual desktops hosted on remote servers. Instead of having an operating system and applications installed locally on each computer, VDI centralises these resources in a data centre. Users can access their virtual desktops from any device with an internet connection, providing a complete and consistent desktop experience. <\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits of VDI<\/strong> <\/span><\/h2>\n

VDI offers numerous benefits for both organisations and end users: <\/span><\/p>\n

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    Flexibility and mobility: <\/strong>Users can access their virtual desktops from anywhere and on any device, making remote working and mobility easier. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Enhanced security: <\/strong>By centralising data and applications in a secure data centre, the risk of data loss is reduced and overall security is improved. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Simplified management: <\/strong>IT administrators can manage and update all virtual desktops from a central location, which simplifies maintenance and the roll-out of updates. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Cost reduction: <\/strong>VDI can reduce hardware costs, as users\u2019 devices do not need to be as powerful. Furthermore, server resources can be optimised to improve efficiency. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Scalability: <\/strong>Organisations can easily scale the number of virtual desktops to meet their needs, without having to purchase and configure new hardware. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    How does a VDI work?<\/strong> <\/span><\/h2>\n

    To understand how a VDI works, it is important to be familiar with its key components and workflow: <\/span><\/p>\n

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      Virtualisation servers:<\/strong> Virtual desktops are created and run on virtualisation servers in the data centre. Each server can host multiple virtual desktops. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Hypervisor: <\/strong>A hypervisor is a piece of software that enables the creation and management of virtual machines on servers. Popular hypervisors include VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V and Citrix XenServer. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Client connection: <\/strong>Users connect to their virtual desktops via a VDI client, which may be an application installed on their device or a web browser. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Connection protocol: <\/strong>Communication between the client and the server takes place via a connection protocol, such as RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) or PCoIP (PC over IP), which transmits the virtual desktop screen to the user\u2019s device. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Storage and networking: Data and applications are stored on centralised storage systems and accessed via the data centre network. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Uses of VDI<\/strong> <\/span><\/h2>\n

      VDI is used in a variety of scenarios and sectors: <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Companies: <\/strong>It facilitates remote working and employee mobility, enabling secure access to corporate resources from anywhere. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Education:<\/strong> Educational institutions can provide students with access to virtual desktops featuring specialised educational software, without the need to install it on each device. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Health: <\/strong>Healthcare professionals can access electronic health records and clinical applications from any device, improving efficiency and patient care. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Software development:<\/strong> Developers can access virtualised development environments, which facilitates collaboration and access to shared tools and resources. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Call centres: <\/strong>Call centre agents can work from anywhere, accessing their virtual desktops with the applications and data they need for their work. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The difference between VDI and a virtual machine<\/strong> <\/span><\/h2>\n

        Although VDI and virtual machines (VMs) share some similarities, there are key differences between them: <\/span><\/p>\n

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          Purpose: <\/strong>VDI is specifically designed to provide virtual desktops to end users, whilst virtual machines can run any type of operating system and application, and are used for a variety of purposes, including servers and back-end applications. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Management:<\/strong> In a VDI infrastructure, virtual desktops are managed centrally, which simplifies administration and maintenance. Virtual machines, on the other hand, can be managed either individually or centrally, depending on the environment. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Access:<\/strong> Users access their virtual desktops via a VDI client, whilst the virtual machines can be accessed in various ways, including remote connections, management consoles and specific clients. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Optimisation: <\/strong>VDI is optimised to provide a smooth and efficient desktop experience, with connection protocols designed to minimise latency and maximise performance. Virtual machines may not be specifically optimised for the desktop experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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