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Security, Performance, and Support Benefits of Virtualizing Desktop PCs with Zero-Clients

This document outlines the benefits of utilizing zero-client technology for virtualizing desktop PCs. At its core, a Virtualized Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) centralizes computing, transferring processing power and storage from the desktop to a data center. Zero-clients eliminate local processing and storage, requiring only a monitor and peripherals, which significantly reduces Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and enhances security. This paper also discusses innovations from top technology companies and highlights key features such as low power consumption, solid-state construction, and manageable security policies.

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Security, Performance, and Support Benefits of Virtualizing Desktop PCs with Zero-Clients

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  1. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 “Security, Performance, and Support Benefits of Virtualizing the Desktop PC Using a Zero-Client” Kenneth Martinez, Team Leader Greg Belyeu Michael Johnson Dave Jones 505/665-6375 505/667-8696 505/665-3889e-mail: gbelyeu@lanl.gov e-mail: michaelj@lanl.gov e-mail: dmj@lanl.gov LA-UR 09-03356 UNCLASSIFIED

  2. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 Knowledge and Technology Increases Productivity - 1st Century Farmer – 1 bushel/acre - 16th Century Farmer – 10 bushels/acre - Modern Day Farmer – 100+ bushels/acre With Improved Knowledge and Technology UNCLASSIFIED

  3. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 Today New Approaches to IT Infrastructures Are Promising Greater Efficiency UNCLASSIFIED

  4. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 Desktop PCs: A Major Management Problem Desktop PCs today are complex stacks of multiple hardware components, operating systems, drivers and applications. Maintaining and managing this hardware and software consumes more than 70% of the TCO of a typical PC, and represents the bulk of the workload of PC support staff – an estimated $4000 - $6000 per desktop per year.* *According to Gartner Inc. and IDC estimates UNCLASSIFIED

  5. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 A Virtualized Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) A virtualization infrastructure moves the PC and all its software off the desktop and into the data center. UNCLASSIFIED

  6. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 New Innovations by Leading Technology Companies • Zero-Client • Wyse Technology • Pano Logic • Teradici • Thin-Client • Digi • ClearCube • HP • Citrix UNCLASSIFIED

  7. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 Zero-Client verse Thin-Client • Local processing capabilities • Operating Systems • No operating system • No CPU or non-volatile Memory located at the end point A true zero-client device only connects a monitor and peripherals (mouse, keyboard, USB devices) back to a VDI or similar infrastructure in the data center. VNC- or RDP-equipped PCs (or blades) are deployed in the back room – work along the lines of a Hosted PC solution UNCLASSIFIED

  8. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 The Pano Device Features: Zero Client - No CPU No Memory No Drivers No Operating System No Software No Moving Parts Power Friendly: Consumes only 5 watts - 3% of a typical PC - making it the ultimate green alternative UNCLASSIFIED

  9. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 Why Pano? Simplicity! UNCLASSIFIED

  10. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 FEATURES • Solid State Construction • Minimized Footprint • 1920 x 1200 Resolution & Dual Monitor Capable • USB Device Capable and Controllable • Ease of Setup and Configuration UNCLASSIFIED

  11. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 BENEFITS • Lower Replacement Costs • System Configuration Control • VM Assignments to • Users (Single) • Pano Devices (Multiple) • Centrally Managed • Minimizes Support Staff • Apply and Enforce Security Policies • Auto Assignment UNCLASSIFIED

  12. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 A Great Desktop Replacement UNCLASSIFIED

  13. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 Reduced Waste 30 to One UNCLASSIFIED

  14. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 Adaptable to Specific Applications UNCLASSIFIED

  15. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS • No User Data on Local Machines • Simpler Cleanup of Contamination Incidents • Immediate System Lock-Out • USB Security • Network Security - Traffic is protected using 128-bit AES encryption. UNCLASSIFIED

  16. Minimum (Mandatory) ReQ: 9-Point Disablement NNSA Diskless Compliance Support 1024x768 (XGA) Recommended ReQs IP-Based Operation Multiple Users to Multiple Servers No HD Capability Controlled Supply Chain Strongly Authenticated and Encrypted access (A&E) 320x200 (QVGA) Full Screen, Full-Motion Video Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 Security Matrix Requirements UNCLASSIFIED

  17. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 Thin-client Scale Matrix UNCLASSIFIED

  18. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 Thin client scale matrix UNCLASSIFIED

  19. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 Control & Configure with PanoManager UNCLASSIFIED

  20. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 Managing Devices UNCLASSIFIED

  21. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 Managing Users with Collections UNCLASSIFIED

  22. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 Virtual Performance: Servers & Desktops UNCLASSIFIED

  23. Resource Use Overview Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 UNCLASSIFIED

  24. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 DCS-4 Virtual Infrastructure UNCLASSIFIED

  25. Departmental Computing Services DCS-4 Status & Development Goals • Initial Configuration • DCS-4 Obtained and Configured the Initial “Test” Servers and Desktops • (2) 42 TB Nexsan SataBeast Fibre Channel Storage Provided and Configured on Network • Infrastructure Upgrade (moving toward production) • Phase I Completion • Transition all Common Use Workstations (CUWs) to Virtual Machines by End of FY 2009 • – Transition Servers & Desktops to VMs end of FY 2010 UNCLASSIFIED

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