Delivery Models and Vendors
Multiple Models under Consideration
While the virtual-hosted desktop model (also known as virtual desktop infrastructure, or VDI) is currently the most common delivery model for desktop virtualization—and, indeed, the number-one model that these IT professionals are using or investigating—respondents are evaluating a number of other models as well.
Virtualization Delivery Model (n=200)
Virtual-hosted desktops Application streaming/virtualization Terminal services Client-side virtual container OS image streaming Have not yet decided
5% 28% 38% 37% 51% 75%
Q:
Which of the following models of desktop virtualization has your organization chosen, or is your organization currently considering, for implementation?
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