Desktop Virtualization – Alternative Desktop Functional Comparisons vs Tradition PC
February 14, 2010
| Function |
Traditional PC |
SMC |
Thin Client |
Server Virtualization |
| Video/Audio performance same as traditional PC |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Peripherals compatibility with traditional PC |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Personal settings same as traditional PC |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Printer Compatibility and speed same as traditional PC |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Application compatibility |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Same OS image as traditional PC |
Yes |
Yes |
No* |
No |
| Same hardware compatibility testing |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Identical DRIVER mapping |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Identical FOLDER mapping |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Identical OFFICE templates |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Identical SCREEN refresh rates and drivers |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Identical MOUSE tracking and drivers |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Identical USB support |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Support Free seating |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Support Alternative Boot |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
Requires additional hardware/OS testing |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Requires additional cooling and power in data center |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Requires duplicate Help Desk training |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Requires management of virtualization |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Requires IT skills in SAN management |
No |
Yes |
Yes/No d> |
Yes/No |
| Option for remote mobile users |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |