Desktop Virtualization XP, Vista, Windows PC Alternatives

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Function Traditional PC SMC
Client Virtualization

Video/Audio performance same as traditional PC Yes Yes No No

Peripherals compatibility with traditional PC Yes Yes No No

Personal settings same as traditional PC Yes Yes No No

Printer Compatibility and speed same as traditional PC Yes Yes No No

Application compatibility Yes Yes No No

Same OS image as traditional PC Yes Yes No* No

Same hardware compatibility testing Yes Yes No No

Identical DRIVER mapping Yes Yes No No

Identical FOLDER mapping Yes Yes No No

Identical OFFICE templates Yes Yes Yes No

Identical SCREEN refresh rates and drivers Yes Yes No No

Identical MOUSE tracking and drivers Yes Yes No No

Identical USB support Yes Yes No No

Support Free seating Yes Yes No No

Support Alternative Boot Yes Yes No No

Requires additional hardware/OS testing No No Yes Yes

Requires additional cooling and power in data center No No No Yes

Requires duplicate Help Desk training No No Yes Yes

Requires management of virtualization No No No Yes

Requires IT skills in SAN management No Yes Yes/No Yes/No

Option for remote mobile users Yes No No No