Resources for Schools Researching Virtual Desktops

Desktop virtualization is an increasingly popular technology solution for schools. It makes IT management easier, can scale with enrollment and seasonal demand, and makes it easier for students to access the programs they need from anywhere. 

Schools curious about making the move may have a lot of questions. How does it work? When’s the right time? Is it worth making a change? To help you answer those questions and feel comfortable with the technology, here is a collection of resources that highlight how desktop virtualization works specifically in educational institution settings.

6 Virtual Desktop Use Cases for Colleges & Universities

Get a picture of how virtual desktops would fit in at your school and the pain points they most commonly solve for. This quick guide outlines six of the most prevalent school VDI use cases and explains how desktop virtualization helps directly address key challenges.

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Top Use Cases for VDI in Education

Still unsure how virtual desktops would fit into your school? This blog post makes the top use cases a little more tangible by exploring the benefits experienced by real schools that have already adopted VDI. It includes quotes from a variety of colleges and universities explaining why they opted for virtualization and how it has helped the institution.

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Schools are Adopting VDI, but is DaaS a Better Option?

This blog post explores the differences between in-house virtual desktop infrastructure (built and maintain entirely by the school/district) and desktop as a service (an outsourced option that handles the heavy lifting). It breaks down factors like cost, scaling, expertise/knowledge, licensing and management.

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When Should Schools Start Implementing VDI

You may be sold on the promise of desktop virtualization, but making the leap is another thing entirely. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be as complicated as you might think. This blog post breaks down when schools can expect to roll out their new virtual desktops and how the planning and testing process works.

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Dizzion Virtual Desktops for Education

Interested in outsourced desktop as a service? Learn how Dizzion works with schools to help them achieve their virtual desktop goals! From the benefits for educational institutions to a breakdown of our complete suite of solutions, this is a great place to start your solution research.

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