1. Rich user experience in narrowband Reduced storage space and simplified
environments (optional) administration of virtual PCs (optional)
Users can switch to the ICA® protocol* for greater virtual PC operability The Differential Clone Function (optional) links clones to master virtual PCs
when accessing from narrowband environments and foreign locations.
* Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) is a network protocol designed by Citrix Systems
to enable rapid creation of multiple virtual PCs from a single master image. Desktop virtualization solution
• Virtual PCs are managed by master image and differential data to
reduce storage space requirements.
Virtual PC server • Additional virtual PCs can be created quickly by simply modifying the
differential data.
Virtual PC Virtual PC
• Patches and applications applied to master images are precisely
Virtualization reflected to linked virtual PCs.
infrastructure
• Multiple versions of master virtual PCs are supported to enable efficient
and flexible management.
Connection broker
Normal use Using the Differential Clone Function
Mobile use Narrowband environments Foreign locations
User User
Master Clones
An innovative desktop solution
Virtual PC Virtual PC Virtual PC Virtual PC Virtual PC Master Virtual PC Virtual PC Virtual PC Virtual PC Virtual PC
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ virtual PC ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Virtualization infrastructure Virtualization infrastructure
Virtual PC Virtual PC Virtual PC Virtual PC Virtual PC
Image
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Image
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Image
③
Image
④
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⑤ Master
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for flexible work styles,
business continuity, and green IT
virtual
PC image
Differential Differential Differential Differential Differential
Storage (physical disk) data data data data data
① ② ③ ④ ⑤
Storage (physical disk)
*link to master image
System diagram
Datacenter
Virtual PC Center Virtual PC Center
(Management server) (Virtual PC server)
Virtual PC Virtual PC
Management Server Software Apps Apps Apps Apps
Client OS Client OS
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Virtualization infrastructure
VPCC Client
Management Option
Connection broker Citrix Controller*
*Optional
Internet
Intranet
VPN
Office Home and other locations
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Thin client terminals Thin client terminals Desktop PCs Multifunction mobile devices
For further information, please contact:
Virtual PC Center
http://www.nec.com/vpcc/
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2. Desktop virtualization to While delivering the full user-experience of traditional PCs, performance improves. Virtualized
PCs which require additional resources for high demand workloads automatically gain access
unleash your workforce and to unused server capacity.
The Virtual PC Center desktop virtualization solution dedicates a virtual PC to each user, complete with their current desktop applications and
deliver end-to-end innovation
settings. Virtual PCs reside on servers while thin clients have no storage and simply provide the user-interface. This allows users to securely
access their working environment from any available terminal whenever, wherever needed.
Virtual PC Center system
Virtual PC Center (Virtual PC server)
Virtual PC
Migrate your traditional PCs—with individual settings and the familiar look and feel—to a
Apps Apps
centrally managed, fundamentally efficient IT system. From deployment to daily use and Apps Apps
Virtualize Client OS
management, every aspect of the Virtual PC Center desktop virtualization solution is lean,
Client OS Virtualization infrastructure
convenient, and remarkably productive.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, or VDI, has become a popular technology because it is a secure IT foundation while at the same time it provides
Desktop PC
complete capabilities for innovative work styles including mobile and tele-working. In addition to avoiding security risks and providing resilience Thin client terminal
against disasters and pandemics, VDIs eliminate the burden of maintaining distributed PCs and achieve significant power savings to make
Effective use of server resources
businesses more cost efficient and green. Virtual PC Center, an end-to-end desktop virtualization solution from NEC, makes progressive working
High load High load High load
styles and trustworthy business continuity plans a reality. Resources are allocated High load If the server load increases, Virtual PC is
Virtual PC Virtual PC Virtual PC
according to each user’s virtual PCs are automatically moved to a
Virtual PC Virtual PC Virtual PC Resources are A B C less-loaded
performance requirements, A B C optimally moved to a server with more
enabling users to complete allocated free resources to optimize server
projects seamlessly. loads across servers.
Simplify desktop complexities in the datacenter Server resources (CPU, memory) Virtual PC Virtual PC Virtual PC
C 1 2
Traditional desktop PC Virtualized desktop
Shared data
A reliable business continuity solution End-to-end efficiency—from deployment
Shared data
User data
for everyday and emergencies to daily use and management
Application software
When away from the office, Virtualized PCs and servers accommodating them are efficiently controlled through
OS Virtual PC Center (Virtual PC server)
in-house servers which host the centralized management via an integrated Web console. Capabilities include
Network virtual PCs can be securely Virtual PC autonomous operation in conjunction with hardware monitoring, session
Network
accessed via VPN. This allows Apps Apps management, virtualized PC power supply control, and simplified software
users to call up their own PC distribution.
Client OS
No data stored environment and work without
risk from any terminal at any Virtualization infrastructure
User data hour. VPCC enables secure
Automatic
telecommuting from home or
Desktop PC Application software Thin client terminal
connection
Home
branch offices as well as mobile VPN
OS or temporary environments,
Outside location
Office Satellite office
enhancing your company’s
flexibility and business continuity Thin client terminal Thin client terminal
capabilities.
Enhanced data security
Risk of data loss Change location and
All data is securely stored on a server to reduce the risk of data loss by restart work where you left off
Corporate data is compromised as a result of the loss or theft of PCs.
end-users. Status view of all managed systems and drilldowns of physical and virtualized environments
Costly operational management Efficient centralized management
Application software, antivirus software, and security patches must be installed Installation of software and patches is performed in batch on the server by a
on each PC. single administrator. Smooth video processing Green IT—significant energy savings
No PC, no work Get connected anywhere
With VPCC, users can enjoy VPCC autonomously and Power
Users and work are limited to specific PCs because data and environmental Users can access their own desktop environment from any available client. Work Virtual PC Center (Virtual PC server) consumption
high-speed video playback dynamically reallocates and （kWh）
settings are unique to each PC. can be continued at alternative locations during pandemics and disasters. Virtual PC
and video streaming which is consolidates virtual PCs to 20,000
a prerequisite to take Apps Apps Media player optimize physical servers. Power 43
%
advantage of broadband consumption is minimized by 15,000 LCD red
Client OS uctio
environments. NEC's Filter driver
shutting down idle servers during n
10,000
multimedia software enables low load periods such as night
In Branch Virtualization infrastructure
company offices video processing on the client hours and holidays, and starting PC
5,000
side for flawless video Client display them up again at the beginning of
playback. the day or whenever access to
Virtual PC Center can provide you
0
virtual PCs increases. As a result, Traditional desktop Virtual PC Center
PC system
Network Overlay Multimedia VPCC delivers energy savings as
with a secure, ubiquitous office Home accelerator much as 43% over traditional PC : Servers (Three 2-socket 6c servers)
: LCDs (200 units)
systems. : Thin clients (US300c, 200 units)
VPN
: PCs (200 units)
Your Desk Other Division Meeting Room
* Comparison based on annual operating condition of 8 hours/day, 247 business days/year
Work from any available client terminal