For brand new VDI environments (for example, a new classroom facility) that don't need to import user data, migrating user persona data is of no concern. However, for many organizations, the migration of user data from a physical desktop to a virtual desktop will be an important part of the implementation process. By decoupling the user's data from the desktop operating system, the user's settings can be maintained while the actual desktop is transitioned from physical to virtual. In addition, it is important to have an understanding of how the user profile solution may impact business processes, especially those related to human resources.

The next chapter will focus on backing up VDI as well as recovering it during an outage. While redundant design was covered earlier in this book, there are times when an unforeseen or unscheduled outage could cause a potential issue in VDI. Therefore, it is important to understand how to protect and recover from such outages.