Do the virtual desktop pros outweigh the costs?

When reviewing the cost of hardware, software, and licensing policies required to deploy VMware's own virtual desktop integration (VDI) product, a single virtual desktop unit can cost over $5,000 compared to about $500 for a traditional desktop, said Christian Metz, director of information technology for the Orange County United Way. More on desktop virtualization Top reasons why VDI projects fail Checklist: key factors in planning virtual desktop infrastructure "Your typical new Dell desktop will run you about $500, assuming you buy at the right time...when you purchase the computer it just works, it comes with XP licensing and you are free to do with it as you will," Metz said. "When you get into VDI things get a little more complicated."

Metz shared his analysis of installing VMware VDI's based on estimates received from vendors earlier this year: • Physical server (VMware ESX Host) to run virtual desktops: $4.900, plus support. A basic server at this price should run 30-50 ... more.

When reviewing the cost of hardware, software, and licensing policies required to deploy VMware's own virtual desktop integration (VDI) product, a single virtual desktop unit can cost over $5,000 compared to about $500 for a traditional desktop, said Christian Metz, director of information technology for the Orange County United Way. More on desktop virtualization Top reasons why VDI projects fail Checklist: key factors in planning virtual desktop infrastructure "Your typical new Dell desktop will run you about $500, assuming you buy at the right time...when you purchase the computer it just works, it comes with XP licensing and you are free to do with it as you will," Metz said. "When you get into VDI things get a little more complicated."

Metz shared his analysis of installing VMware VDI's based on estimates received from vendors earlier this year: • Physical server (VMware ESX Host) to run virtual desktops: $4.900, plus support. A basic server at this price should run 30-50 ... more.

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