UCS Desktop Virtualization Services

Advantages and benefits of UCS DVS

The most important advantages of UCS Desktop Virtualization Services:

  • Long-term savings in the operation and maintenance of the client hardware thanks to the consolidation of desktop systems on high-performance server hardware.
  • Possibility to access virtual desktops via energy-saving, low-noise thin client end devices using the UCS Thin Client Services integrated in UCS DVS for the manufacturer-independent operation of thin clients.
  • Uncomplicated possibilities for integration in existing IT environments, as the virtualized desktop systems can be adopted in the UCS trust and security context in a domain in connection with Univention Corporate Server (UCS).
  • Includes basic technology of the virtualization (KVM) in UCS without additional licence fees.
  • Uniform, graphic administration interface thanks to integration in the UCS management system.
  • Faster and simpler deployment process and image administration, including via the possibility for automatic creation and mounting of virtual desktops in the UCS management system and the UCS domain.
  • High system stability as in the event that a virtualization server breaks down, the affected virtual desktops are automatically started on another available virtualization server.
  • High data protection with low administration requirements thanks to the separation of user data and desktop environments.
  • Simple integration of personally configurable desktop systems.
  • Professional maintenance and support.
  • UCS DVS is composed of established Open Source components and is available as 100% Open Source software.