End user support is a critical aspect of IT service delivery and can be performed much more quickly than a business can do on its own. This is important because end user support affects productivity and efficiency. Without efficient processes for answering questions and addressing issues, businesses are susceptible to cyber threats and costly system downtime. Additionally, having a dedicated team to help users with any issues or questions can free up business resources to focus on their core competencies.
Cloud-based End User Computing Service
Whether you want to create mobile apps for your employees, or you’re looking for a better way to manage your end users’ devices, cloud-based end-user computing can help you achieve your goals. These services store data in a central, secure database, and many come with disaster recovery features. These features can help you recover from any data loss, even if the entire system goes down.
The modern workforce requires access to enterprise applications on different environments, on various devices. Traditional computing simply can’t meet this demand. Cloud-based end-user computing solutions provide instant access to applications and services. They also manage virtual desktops and deploy end-user applications faster and more easily, giving users a more convenient and productive experience. By addressing these challenges, you can help your employees work from anywhere. You can also take advantage of the flexible nature of cloud-based solutions, allowing your workforce to work from their own homes and on their own schedules.
Cloud-based End-User Computing Services provide a fast, secure and highly portable computing environment for knowledge workers. This allows businesses to respond and act more quickly to changing conditions. End-user computing services eliminate the need to manage complex IT infrastructure, so your organization can focus on the needs of the business.
Cloud-based end-user computing services give organizations the flexibility to adapt to changing environments and empower users to use new applications wherever and whenever they need. It also removes the need to deploy and manage desktop infrastructure. And it can be scaled on demand, enabling businesses to reduce costs and accelerate cloud migration.
End-User Computing is a broad category of technologies and platforms used by IT professionals. These include desktop computers, virtual desktops, mobile devices, and cloud applications. It also includes the technologies used by IT professionals to give end-users access to these resources. Traditionally, these technologies have been managed separately by IT departments. However, with the rise of the BYOD trend, more organizations realized the need to provide end-user access to corporate data on multiple types of client devices.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is a great way to centralize data and applications within a secure data center. This eliminates the risk of employees storing sensitive data on their personal computers. VDI can also extend the life of old PCs and reduce the cost of end user computing devices.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure is a software platform that separates a user’s desktop computing environment from the hardware they use to access it. The desktop is hosted on a server VM and delivered across a network using remote display protocol. The data and applications used by the user are no longer stored on the end device. Instead, they are stored on a central storage server in a data center. Organizations that want to use VDI must consider several factors before deploying it to a wide range of users.
VDI deployment options are available in two modes: persistent VDI and non-persistent VDI. Persistent VDI preserves changes made by end users when they log off, while non-persistent VDI wipes the end user’s changes at the end of each session. Fortunately, non-persistent VDI is suitable for shared environments.
While VDI is a convenient and easy way to manage multiple desktops for employees, it is not completely secure. Although basic security tools can help secure the virtual environment, SSO (Single Sign-On) can add another layer of security. Moreover, an integrated security solution can also help enable endpoint security and additional encryption efforts for network traffic.
A VDI deployment requires several technologies that work in harmony. First, the virtual desktop is hosted on a central server. The server uses remote procedure call (RPC) to communicate with the client computers. The central server configures the virtualized desktop environments, including choosing apps and OS settings. End users then connect to the central server through virtual terminals (VMs). The endpoints in VDI configurations are thin clients with ultralightweight configurations designed for closed corporate LAN environments.
Today, there are several major vendors offering VDI services. These include Citrix, VMware, and Microsoft. Citrix and Microsoft have the most market share, while VMware Horizon and Microsoft Remote Desktop Services are the next largest vendors. These providers have a wide range of on-premise VDI solutions, including cloud-based VDI.
X86 device repurposing
X86 device repurposing is a way to extend the useful life of existing PCs while maximizing ROI. Liquidware’s IGEL OS enables repurposing of x86-64 devices and provides end-to-end visibility and metrics of endpoint devices. With IGEL’s Stratusphere UX agent, endpoint devices can be monitored in real-time.
End-of-life PCs and laptops can be expensive and take time to replace with newer models. In addition, older processors are often not up to date for modern applications. This is especially costly in large estates, where the refresh cycle can take four to six years. But with software-based thin client technology, any x86 device can be transformed into an endpoint that is easy to manage. The technology can also extend the life of existing PCs and reduce the need for hardware refresh.
UD Pocket2 comes with IGEL’s next-generation edge OS for cloud workspaces. This enables secure, rapid access to managed cloud and VDI workspaces. It’s also compatible with legacy hardware, making it ideal for BYOD and staff working from home. Moreover, it offers a flexible solution to organizations that want to repurpose their existing hardware.
Operating system migration issues
The Windows 7 to Windows 10 migration has been a major problem for many organizations. Hardware incompatibilities and users resistant to change have made it difficult to migrate to the latest OS version. Pushing upgrades to endpoints can take hours and stymie productivity. In order to eliminate these issues, consider end user computing or VDI, which eliminates the need to push upgrades to endpoints. Regardless of which OS is running on a user’s application server, end user computing and VDI are designed to deliver a familiar, productive experience.
When migrating large enterprise applications, one of the most important issues is the migration of data. The data must be synchronized with the new environment to ensure the proper operation. If data is not migrated properly, it may be inaccessible, affecting business operations and ongoing system updates. In addition, workload elements should be tested and ensured to be working properly in the new environment.