A VDI solution builds on the complexity of a typical server virtualization solution by adding requirements for connection infrastructure, persona management (if applicable), desktop pool infrastructure, end devices, and so on, as shown in the following diagram, which shows the VMware View solution stack:

In addition, for experienced server virtualization architects, the requirements of a VDI solution are often significantly different (for example, the way a vSphere cluster may be designed), so it is important to respect the importance of a sound VMware vSphere design while recognizing the new implications of a View solution. For example, a VDI solution will most likely have greater virtual machine density than physical machine density when compared to a classic server virtualization solution. In addition, the compute and storage demands have higher peaks and shorter durations as opposed to a classic server virtualization solution.

While many of the following subsections (for example...