This makes the Dell PowerEdge R720 with Samsung SSDs and Windows Server 2012 an excellent choice for a 60-user virtual desktop infrastructure.ĭELL POWEREDGE R720 WITH SAMSUNG SSDs AND WINDOWS SERVER 2012: We found that this server could support 60 simultaneous virtual desktop users with great performance-and with hardware resources to spare.

In our labs, PT set out to determine the VDI-hosting capability of the Dell PowerEdge R720 with Samsung SSDs running Windows Server 2012. The Dell PowerEdge R720 server with Samsung SM825 200GB solid-state drives (SSDs), in conjunction with the enhanced VDI hosting platform in Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012, provides a viable solution for your VDI needs. If your business is implementing such a solution, it’s essential to select a server that can comfortably host the virtual desktops you need today and have plenty of room to support your needs as your company grows. Such a solution can simplify management, enhance security, and save on power costs, among other benefits. For businesses with remote offices looking for a solution that allows for a wide base of employees to access virtual desktops hosted on a server, a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) can be a wise choice. DELL POWEREDGE R720 WITH SAMSUNG SSDs AND WINDOWS SERVER 2012: SUPPORTING VIRTUAL DESKTOPS IN REMOTE OFFICES OCTOBER 2012 A PRINCIPLED TECHNOLOGIES TEST REPORT Commissioned by Dell Inc.

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