VDI vs PCoIP

[Lyman Ross]

We swapped out 50 of our public pc's in August and replaced them with 
wyze "zero client" boxes connecting to a vmware server. Since we don't 
have to maintain the vmware server I can only address the client side of 
things.

To date our experience has been entirely positive. The wyze boxes have 
no fans or moving parts so there's been a noticeable reduction in noise. 
We've experienced no performance issues. We can fix configuration 
problems and upgrade software faster than we were able to in the past. 
They don't require Deepfreeze which will save us a little bit of money. 
We've had no hardware failures with the clients and the fears of the 
skeptics have proven unfounded. Our goal now is replace our remaining 
public pc's.

-Lyman
Systems Librarian
University of Vermont Libraries

On 12/11/2013 9:38 PM, Chadwick, John C. wrote:
> During a discussion today, the subject of keeping up with demand for 
> desktop computing without breaking the bank came up. The discussion 
> moved from thin clients and the history of problems with the devices 
> to Virtual Desktops. In doing some more research, another option out 
> there is Zero Client or PC over IP. There seems to be a large array of 
> options from various companies, and prices that also run from 
> extremely reasonable to "I am afraid to ask."
> I would appreciate input from others who may have explored these 
> options and what you ultimately decided to do.
> Thank you,
> John Chadwick, EdD
> Loussac Library
> 3600 Denali Street
> Anchorage, AK 99503
> Phone: 907-343-2974 Email: _ChadwickJC at muni.org_ 
> <mailto:ChadwickJC at muni.org>
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