Windows 7: The Easy Way
Can you leverage Virtual Desktop (VDI) to simplify upgrading to Windows 7?
54% of UK organisations are set to migrate to Windows 7 in 2010, and although hailed as “far more reliable” than Vista, it’s still an upgrade requiring a transition period. So what are the benefits of upgrading to virtual machines vs. physical PCs?
Risk Mitigation
VDI enables the user to access a Windows 2003/XP/Vista machine at the same time as a Win7 machine. No more worries about application compatibility, if it doesn’t work the user can be “rolled-back” to the working version.
Cost and Time Reduction
Imagine having ONE standardized Win7 corporate desktop image, ready for users on-demand. With VDI this is possible.
User Personalisation
In all likelihood, most personalisation will not be compatible with your new Win7 desktop. Your first day in Win7 land could be on a plain, impersonal desktop. Users can access their personalised desktops from day 1.