Slide 1: The Virtualization of the Client and the Disruption That Ensues
The Virtualization of the Client and the Disruption That Ensues Jay Yang Senior Research Manager, IDC TW
Slide 2: Agenda
Agenda Agenda Client Evolution Current Problems New Solutions The Impact Essential Guidance
Slide 3: Client Evolution
Client Evolution Client Evolution Computing devices are evolving
Slide 4: Client Form Factor Forecast: Worldwide
Client Form Factor Forecast Client Form Factor Forecast Worldwide Desktop 180 160 140 120 Portable Million 100 Units 80 60 40 20 06 07 08 09 10
Slide 5: Client Form Factor Forecast: United States
Client Form Factor Forecast Client Form Factor Forecast United States 60 Portable 50 40 Desktop Million 30 Units 20 10 0 06 07 08 09 10
Slide 6: The Computing Epicenter Is Evolving
The Computing Epicenter Is Evolving The Computing Epicenter Is Evolving
Slide 7: Environments Are Changing
Environments Are Changing Environments Are Changing Technology – More processing occurring at server – Networks more robust – Software managed, delivered from server People – Individuals want multiple client access to data Clients – Computing embedded in many more devices – Portable digital id
Slide 8: Current Problems
Current Problems Current Problems Security – Data loss – Compliance Support costs – Can surpass $1,000 per PC/year – Even tightly-managed PCs expensive
Slide 9: Ideal Solution
Ideal Solution Ideal Solution Maintain security of server-based solution Maintain performance of desktop solution Maintain application, peripheral compatibility of desktop Minimize network impact Allow easy transition from existing IT infrastructures Reduce costs
Slide 10: New Solutions: Server-based Computing Solutions
New Solutions New Solutions Server-based Computing Solutions Thin Clients Blade PCs Image Streaming Diskless PCs App Streaming OS Streaming Virtual Machines
Slide 11: IDC's Virtual Client Definition
IDC's Virtual Client Definition IDC's Virtual Client Definition "A collection of devices and software that enable the simulation of a traditional PC experience through the use of a centralized computing architecture"
Slide 12: Traditional Server-Based Computing
Traditional Server-Based Computing Traditional Server-Based Computing Thin Clients RDP or ICA Applications via Citrix Presentation Server or MS Terminal Server User Identities Server
Slide 13: Virtual Client Computing Model #1
Virtual Client Computing Model #2 Virtual Client Computing Model #1 Virtual Client Computing Model #1 Thin Clients or Diskless PCs RDP or ICA Server running Virtual Machine Applications run via single-user Windows User Identity per Machine VMWare ESX Server Virtual Machine Applications run via singl
Slide 14: Virtual Client Computing Model #2
Virtual Client Computing Model #2 Virtual Client Computing Model #2 Diskless PCs or Thin Clients Virtual Applications run via single-user Windows ATA User Identity per Machine Cable Server running Software image with single-user Windows Streaming User Identity per Machine Software Software image wit
Slide 15: Virtual Client Computing Model #3
Virtual Client Computing Model #3 Virtual Client Computing Model #3 Thin Clients or Diskless PCs Server running Virtual RDP Streaming ATA or ICA Software Cable Server running Virtual Machine Applications run via single-user Windows User Identity per Machine VMWare ESX Server Virtual Machine Applicat
Slide 16: Mapping New Solutions to Ideal
Mapping New Solutions to Ideal Mapping New Solutions to Ideal [Bubble size maps to cost] Similar to Desktop PC Compatibility Performance Similar to Desktop PC
Slide 17: Mapping New Solutions to Ideal
Mapping New Solutions to Ideal Mapping New Solutions to Ideal [Bubble size maps to cost] Similar to Desktop PC Blade PCs Diskless PCs w/IS TCs w/VM PCs & MAs Compatibility PCs w/VM PCs TCs w/VM PCs Thin Clients (TCs) Performance Similar to Desktop PC
Slide 18: Mapping New Solutions to Ideal: Friction Quotient
Mapping New Solutions to Ideal Mapping New Solutions to Ideal Friction Quotient
Slide 19: Mapping New Solutions to Ideal
Mapping New Solutions to Ideal Mapping New Solutions to Ideal Frictio n Quot ient [Bubble height maps to integration difficulty]
Slide 20: The Impact
The Impact From a technology perspective – Traditional partially-managed desktop PCs at risk – Better, cheaper, safer solutions From a practical perspective – Overcoming inertia difficult – Internal ownership – Training & support
Slide 21: Forecast of New Client Solutions: United States
Forecast of New Client Solutions Forecast of New Client Solutions United States 100% 80 60 Diskless PC's 40 Blade PC's Thin Clients 20 0 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10
Slide 22: Forecast of New Client Solutions: Worldwide
Forecast of New Client Solutions Forecast of New Client Solutions Worldwide 100% 80 60 Diskless PC's 40 Blade PC's Thin Clients 20 0 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10
Slide 23: Challenges
Challenges More philosophical than technical – The “friction” quotient Complicated architectures Licensing issues with Microsoft Initial costs – Transition from existing environments Mobile solutions
Slide 24: Essential Guidance
Essential Guidance Hardware, software vendors need products that fit Sales cycles will be long One approach will not fit all needs Customers need solutions – Including transition plans Impact on datacenter & IT departments enormous
Slide 25: Contact Information/Reminder
Contact Information/Reminder Please email me at jayyang@idc.com