Implementing a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure at the District of North Vancouver

The District of North Vancouver (DNV) will be undergoing a district-wide desktop replacement project in 2012. This paper describes the technological and functional details of a virtualized desktop infrastructure (VDI) at DNV and analyses the expected alignment of a VDI implementation with DNV organizational goals relative to other strategic alternatives. As VDI is found to be the most appropriate alternative for the desktop replacement project, VDI vendors and solutions available on the market are explored and recommendations are made on the most appropriate VDI solutions for the organization. The VDI vendor selection is determined by using DNV specific criteria that include financial and functional requirements of the organization. In addition to presenting a VDI solution, the paper presents an implementation plan overview that will aid in a successful VDI deployment and adoption.