In the first chapter, we started with defining some basic XenDesktop architectures, terminology, concepts, and components. Now, we'll learn how to size them. While none of the XenDesktop site is the same, you need to start somewhere. That somewhere is here, where we give you some tools to help you keep your deployment within the bounds of comprehension. Sizing the environment is critical to understanding where the different components will be placed and how to prepare to build them. As your site grows, performance will be impacted if it isn't designed well, so getting the blueprint right the first time is critical. One thing we often say in our business is measure twice, and cut once. What that means is do your planning and scoping in great analysis, and do it more than once before you start ordering and deploying. In this chapter, we will cover the following:
System requirements
Hypervisor hosts
XenDesktop sizing