Transitioning a Leading Accounting Firm to Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Challenge:
A local, prominent accounting firm relied on an Remote Desktop Services (RDS) setup, which was increasingly limiting their capabilities. They faced challenges in system performance, data security, and scalability, all of which were critical in an industry with evolving technology and stringent compliance standards. The firm sought a solution that would optimize their IT environment, providing a reliable, secure, and adaptable framework to support their team’s needs.
Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) are both solutions that enable remote access to desktops and applications, but they have significant differences in architecture, deployment, and user experience.
What's the difference between RDS and VDI?
Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
RDS, also known as Terminal Services, allows multiple users to connect to a centralized server and share a single Windows Server desktop or individual applications. It’s commonly used when multiple users need access to the same set of applications from different locations, providing them with remote access to a shared server.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
VDI provides each user with a dedicated virtual desktop that runs on a centralized server, giving them a unique, customized desktop environment. VDI uses virtual machines (VMs) hosted on a hypervisor and allows users to have a more individualized experience.
Key Outcomes:
- Enhanced Performance: Faster, more responsive application performance across devices
- Strengthened Data Security: Improved control and protection of sensitive client data
- Simplified Management: Streamlined oversight for IT teams with centralized controls
- Seamless Migration: Transitioned to VDI with minimal downtime and disruption
Partek I.T. Solutions conducted an in-depth assessment of the firm’s existing RDS infrastructure and identified a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) as the ideal solution. The VDI solution offers the accounting firm a more robust, secure, and adaptable solution that directly addressed their specific needs and challenges. By transitioning to VDI, they not only improved their performance and user experience but also positioned themselves for future growth and compliance in a rapidly changing industry. This makes VDI a strategic choice for organizations that require high levels of security, flexibility, and operational efficiency.
Partek’s team meticulously planned and executed the migration, transferring applications, permissions, and settings to the new environment with minimal downtime. The transition provided users with dedicated virtual desktops, allowing for a more consistent, streamlined user experience across all devices and locations.
The new VDI setup not only met but exceeded the firm’s operational and compliance needs, enhancing data security and IT manageability. With a reliable, scalable VDI solution now in place, the accounting firm is better equipped to meet the demands of a fast-paced, data-sensitive industry.
Ready to optimize your IT infrastructure for better performance, security, and scalability? Contact Partek I.T. Solutions today to learn how we can help transform your business technology environment.
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