After I posted the blog on Direct Workload Connection, I started to think… Didn’t we already have something like this with site aggregation? I even remember when I first talked about site aggregation in 2018 that I drew up this particular diagram When we do site aggregation, we can have a user connect to on-premises… Continue reading Site Aggregation Connectivity vs Direct Workload Connection
Tag: Virtual Apps and Desktops
Direct Workload Connection
I don’t know of anyone who likes road construction, especially road construction that sends you on a multi-mile detour you around the construction. Detours are not as efficient as the direct route. They take more time for you to get to your destination. We will usually get the best experience if we can take the… Continue reading Direct Workload Connection
Drag and Drop
I typically spend most of my day working within my VDI environment. All of my apps and content are within the virtual desktop. However, from time-to-time, I have to do work on my end point device (typically it is because I’m capturing configuration images from within my home lab). Somehow I need to get the… Continue reading Drag and Drop
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops – CPU Utilization
With the 1912 release of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 1912, we saw a major improvement in overall bandwidth utilization. Some of the tests showed an 80% reduction in bandwidth utilization. But how does this drastic decrease in bandwidth utilization impact CPU utilization? Let’s find out. Test Details The test scenarios are as follows: Workloads:… Continue reading Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops – CPU Utilization
VDI Deployment Options
I enjoy having choices. I like having choices between Hefeweizen, Amber and Pale Ales. I like having a choice between playing Fallout, Mass Effect and Lego Star Wars. I like having a choice between mountain biking, tennis or hiking (yes, you can do all of these in the winter in Minnesota). I also have a… Continue reading VDI Deployment Options