These types of configurations are often referred to as VDI virtual desktop infrastructure. In addition to the standard configurations, NComputing vspace software and NComputing access devices can be used in conjunction with virtual machine software from companies like VMware. Despite their low cost, NComputing virtual desktop solutions produce a computing experience that is superior to those provided with other remote desktop products (i.e. vspace software was developed in conjunction with purpose-built hardware to create optimized access devices that deliver the best possible remote user experience at a very low cost. The standard NComputing virtualization approach uses vspace software installed in a host operating system to deliver virtual user workspaces to L-series and X-series access devices. Virtual desktops can be delivered and implemented in a variety of ways. A virtual desktop gives a user effectively the same computing experience that they have come to expect from a standalone PC, but the desktop is delivered remotely from a shared computer.
This document provides overviews of how to set up these different types of environments and includes specific instructions and tips for setting up virtual machine-based configurations (for standard NComputing vspace configurations, please refer to the User Manuals provided with NComputing products also available online in the download section of the NComputing website). 1 Configuring NComputing Technology with Virtual Machines Overview NComputing vspace software and matching access devices allow you to implement virtual desktop environments in many different ways.