Understanding Important VDI AttributesHardware-Independent Virtual DesktopsDedicated, Isolated, and Secure Virtual DesktopsDynamic Application Delivery and ConfigurationFlexible Resource AllocationRapid Desktop Provisioning and DecommissioningRapid Desktop MigrationCentralized and Secure Data StorageCentralized BackupsExtensive Client Device SupportIdentifying Major VDI ComponentsDefining Static and Dynamic Virtual DesktopsStatic Virtual DesktopDynamic Virtual DesktopCore Virtualization ComponentsPhysical ServersVirtualization SoftwareStorage DevicesClient ComponentsRich Client DeviceThin Client DeviceApplication Virtualization ComponentsApplication VirtualizationApplication StreamingApplication HostingManagement ComponentsIntegrated Management ConsoleConnection BrokerVirtual Desktop MigrationVirtual Desktop RepositoryVirtual Desktop BackupDefining Common VDI ScenariosOffshore DevelopmentCall Centers, Help Desks, and Retail BranchesMicrosoft VDI Solution OverviewWindows Server 2008 Hyper-VWindows Vista Enterprise Centralized DesktopCitrix XenDesktopMicrosoft Application VirtualizationWindows Server 2008 Terminal Services RemoteAppSystem Center Virtual Machine ManagerSystem Center Data Protection ManagerSummaryAdditional Resources