The following questionnaire can be used to help determine the right device or devices for a given organization. This questionnaire is based on experience and should be used as a foundation when out in the field:
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Question |
Answer |
Solution |
|---|---|---|
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Will new devices be purchased for this VDI project? |
Yes |
Use zero clients as primary with other devices/tablets as secondary. |
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Will new devices be purchased for this VDI project? |
No |
Repurpose existing thick or thin clients. |
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Is security of paramount importance? |
Yes |
Use zero clients as they do not offer a writeable hard drive in the unit. |
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Will the solution need to support regular video conferencing? |
Yes |
Investigate one of the upcoming integrated PCoIP zero client solutions from companies such as Cisco. |
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Will smartcard authentication be required? |
Yes |
Thick, thin, or zero clients will suffice; avoid tablets. |
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Is a minimal footprint and cable infrastructure desired? |
Yes |
Use a Samsung-integrated monitor (zero client) with... |