VDI-like Setup for Household Use

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i'm interested in setting vdi-like system household use. in other words, i'd of benefits of enterprise vdi in smaller scale - example letting kids connect virtual windows 8 machine school on ipad. said, i've got windows server 2012 loaded on beefy server @ home use development purposes. i've also used real vdi capabilities of windows server 2012 @ work, so have idea it's overkill project - don't have dns, active directory, etc. setup @ home, , don't have desire set stuff up.

so, question this... can use hyper-v functionality on server, along few windows 8 pro virtual machines, , allow each family members connect own virtual machine via basic remote desktop. actually, know can that, real question can benefits remotefx, usb redirection , high-quality media viewing?

i know advanced features mentioned in context of real vdi deployement, i'm wondering if available in simpler deployment?

thanks in advance!

 

chris

hi chris,

if set hyper-v several windows 8 enterprise vms running on , connect them device rdp8 client (currently windows 8/server 2012, win7 soon) you will benefits of usb redirection, remotefx, etc.  basic configuration not need active directory or rds components.  connect vms' name or ip address without using rd connection broker.

to license above need have software assurance (sa) windows client devices use it and virtual desktop access (vda) licenses devices not qualify sa (like macs, ipads, etc.).  vda licenses sold on subscription basis and cost in range of $100/year per device.

if choose use of rds components need purchase rds cals each user or device.

-tp



Windows Server  >  Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services)



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