Solutions designed to simplify deployment of virtual desktops
IBM SmartCloud® Desktop Infrastructure offers robust virtual desktop solutions to help increase business flexibility and staff productivity while reducing IT complexity and simplifying security and compliance. Based on a reference architecture approach, IBM SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure solutions powered by IBM Flex System™ and IBM System x® servers support a wide range of hardware, software and hypervisor platforms from multiple vendors to match your specific needs.
Learn more about IBM SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure solutions:
SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure with Citrix
Learn about the advantages IBM Flex System and Citrix XenDesktop bring to desktop virtualization.
SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure on System x
Run your office anywhere with robust virtual desktop solutions built on System x servers.
IBM and Citrix virtual desktop solutions
Citrix XenDesktop running on IBM Flex System or IBM System x servers provide tailored solutions for every business. These solutions range from the affordable all-in-one Citrix VDI-in-a-Box for simple IT organizations to the enterprise-wide Citrix XenDesktop. Citrix XenDesktop is a comprehensive desktop virtualization solution for every user with multiple delivery models that is optimized for flexibility and cost efficiency.
Resources for Citrix XenDesktop
- Solution guide: Citrix XenDesktop on IBM Flex System
- Solution guide: Citrix XenDesktop on IBM System x
- IBM Reference Architecture (443KB)
Resources for Citrix VDI-in-a-Box
Solution brief: Citrix VDI-in-a-Box on IBM System x (456KB)
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IBM and Microsoft virtual desktop solutions
For decades, IBM and Microsoft® have undertaken joint development initiatives to improve industry standards and provide proven leadership solutions. That partnership is still at work today with the development of an easy to use and manage virtual desktop solution.
SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure on System x
Run your office anywhere with robust virtual desktop solutions built on System x servers.
Solution brief: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 VDI
Learn more about this simple embedded Windows Server 2012 VDI solution powered by IBM System x.
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SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure with VMware
Learn about the advantages IBM Flex System and VMware View bring to desktop virtualization.
SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure on System x
Run your office anywhere with robust virtual desktop solutions built on System x servers.
IBM and VMware virtual desktop solutions
VMware View running on IBM Flex System or IBM System x servers help simplify IT manageability and control and delivers a high fidelity user experiences across devices and networks. The features based on VMware View that are included in the SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure solution provide enhanced security, high availability, centralized management and control, and scalability.
Resources for VMware View
- Solution guide: VMware View on IBM Flex System
- Solution guide: VMware View on IBM System x
- IBM Reference Architecture (443KB)
Remote and branch office solutions
IBM SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure with VMware View and VMware Mirage can help provide a streamlined, cost-effective and secure way to manage branch users who access their applications and data from remote locations.
- IBM SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure with VMware for branch offices (1.24MB)
- Comprehensive image management for branch office desktops (1.22MB)
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Customer success stories
ProfilGruppen deployed IBM Flex System with Citrix XenDesktop and saved thousands while enhancing business agility.
Lord Grey School deployed IBM System x servers with Citrix and reduced their management efforts by more than 90% while managing costs.
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Britni Coble
IBM PureFlex Solutions Offering Manager, SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure
Ilya Krutov
Project Leader, ITSO Redbooks
Britni Coble
IBM PureFlex Solutions Offering Manager, SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure
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Ilya Krutov
Project Leader, ITSO Redbook
Ilya Krutov is a Project Leader at the ITSO Center in Raleigh and has been with IBM since 1998. Before he joined the ITSO, Ilya served in IBM as a Run Rate Team Leader, Portfolio Manager, Brand Manager, Technical Sales Specialist, and Certified Instructor. Ilya has expertise in IBM System x, BladeCenter, and Flex System products; server operating systems; and networking solutions. He has authored over 120 books, papers, Product Guides, and Solution Guides. He has a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from the Moscow Engineering and Physics Institute.
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