Vmware Horizon VDI

VDI with VMWare Horizon View

Transform Your Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Livewire

Welcome to Livewire’s shared VDI service, the cutting-edge solution for all your virtual desktop infrastructure needs. Powered by VMware vSphere and VMware Horizon, our platform offers unparalleled performance, security, and flexibility, ensuring that you can focus on what truly matters—growing your business.

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Key Features

Performance as Needed

NVME and All Flash eliminates IOPS concerns, allowing for more concurrent users and faster desktop recomposing.
Kernel embedded optimizes I/O path delivering a blazing-fast storage subsystem for small to large scale VDI infrastructure.

Smart Policies

Conditional policies based on user location, desktop tagging, pool name, and Horizon Client registry values.
Control clipboard cut-and-paste, client drive redirection, USB redirection, and virtual printing features through defined policies.
PCoIP session control through PCoIP profiles.

Mobile Cloud

Access data, apps, or desktops via a single workspace, delivered on any device, at any location.

Unified Access Gateway

Directs authentication requests to the appropriate server and discards unauthenticated requests.
Ensures traffic for authenticated users is directed only to authorized resources.

VMware SDDC Platform

Natively integrated at the Kernel level with Hypervisor, software-defined storage, networking, and cloud orchestration.
Easily scales out to thousands of virtual desktops per cluster.

Blast Extreme Experience

Consistently great experience across devices, locations, media, and connections.
Supports a broad range of H.264 capable devices, including low-cost $99 PCs with extended battery life.

Modern Approach

Centrally manage images to streamline management, reduce costs, and maintain compliance.
Deliver virtualized or hosted desktops and applications through a single platform.

User Environment Manager

Offers personalization and dynamic policy configuration across any environment.
Simplifies end-user profile management with quick access to a personalized Windows workspace and applications.

Rapid Provisioning

Easily package and instantly provision applications at scale.
Dynamically attach applications to users, groups, or devices, even during active sessions.

Analytics and Statistics

Provides comprehensive visibility across VMware Horizon environments, optimizing the health and performance of desktop and application services.

Subscription Licensing

No upfront investment required. Pay for only what you use.
Combines the pricing flexibility of the public cloud with the performance and control of the private cloud.

Real-time Application Delivery

Applications are available dynamically in real-time, without packaging, modification, or streaming.
Managed in volumes and shared between multiple desktops or servers.

Benefits

Modern Platform for Simplicity and Speed

Deploy full-featured, personalized virtual desktops and apps in seconds.
Leverage linked Clones, VMware App Volumes™, and VMware Dynamic Environment Manager technologies.

Hybrid Delivery, Management, and Scale

Flexible deployment options across private and public clouds.
Always up-to-date services in the Horizon Control Plane.

End-to-End Security from Your Trusted Partner

Secure remote access to corporate resources from any device.
Intrinsic security built into your VMware infrastructure.

Unique Integration with VMware Technology

Leverage VMware’s virtualization heritage and leadership in Software-Defined Data Center and digital workspace technology.

The Best Digital Workspace Experience

Access Horizon virtual desktops and apps through Workspace ONE for an enhanced digital workspace experience.

Fully Managed Cloud from Livewire

Our expert team handles all aspects of cloud management, ensuring peace of mind.

VDI Offering Variants

Our VDI offering on VMware Horizon is available as fully managed hosted VDI services hosted at Livewire’s Tier-3 datacenters across 5 metro cities in the US. Choose from three variants:

Shared VDI Packages

Dedicated VDI Clusters

Dedicated Mixed Workload Clusters

Customer Use Cases
Partner Use Cases
Technical Specifications
FAQ’s

Customer Use Cases
Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Cost-Efficient Scalability : With Livewire’s scalable VDI solutions, SMEs can easily scale their IT infrastructure as their business grows, without the hefty upfront costs associated with traditional hardware.

Enhanced Productivity : Utilize secure, remote access to company resources, enabling employees to work efficiently from anywhere, which boosts overall productivity.

Robust Security : Protect sensitive business information with Livewire’s Zero Trust Network Access and Multi-Factor Authentication, ensuring data remains secure against cyber threats.
Healthcare Providers

Patient Data Security : Safeguard patient records with stringent security measures, including zero trust architecture and autonomous penetration testing, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Reliable Access : Guarantee that medical staff can access patient data and critical applications reliably at any time, supporting better patient care and operational efficiency.

Telehealth Services : Enable secure telehealth services with high-quality voice and video communications, facilitating remote consultations and expanding patient reach.
Remote Workforces

Seamless Connectivity : Ensure employees have continuous, secure access to critical applications and data with Livewire’s advanced network transit and cloud solutions, supporting a productive remote work environment.

Collaboration Tools : Leverage Livewire’s integrated tools for seamless collaboration and communication among remote employees, enhancing team cohesion and project management.

User Experience : Provide a consistent and high-quality user experience with minimal latency, helping empower remote workers to perform at their best.
Educational Institutions

Distance Learning : Support e-learning platforms that provide students and faculty with reliable, secure access to educational resources, enhancing the distance learning experience.

Scalable Infrastructure : Adapt easily to varying numbers of users throughout the academic year with Livewire’s scalable server and cloud solutions.

Cybersecurity : Protect student and educator data with robust security measures, ensuring a safe online learning environment.
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Partner Use Cases
Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
MSPs can leverage Livewire’s fully managed cloud and VDI solutions to offer their clients reliable, scalable, and secure virtual desktop environments without the overhead of managing complex infrastructure. By utilizing our high-performance hardware and network infrastructure, MSPs can ensure superior service delivery and uptime for their clients. The comprehensive monitoring tools and DDoS protection services also allow MSPs to maintain a robust security posture, thus providing peace of mind to their end-users.
IT Service Providers (ITSPs)
ITSPs can enhance their service offerings by incorporating Livewire’s managed VDI and cloud solutions into their portfolio. These solutions provide the flexibility and scalability required to meet the dynamic needs of businesses of all sizes. Livewire’s autonomous deep learning AI penetration testing and Zero Trust Network Access features ensure that ITSPs can offer advanced security solutions. This enables ITSPs to cater to security-conscious clients, helping them to differentiate themselves in a competitive market.
System Integrators
System Integrators can benefit greatly from Livewire’s robust infrastructure when designing and implementing complex IT systems for their clients. Our certified Tier-3 datacenters and scalable server hardware ensure high availability and performance, which are critical for large-scale integrations. The flexibility of our multi-tiered storage solutions allows System Integrators to customize storage options based on specific client requirements, whether they need high-speed NVMe drives or large-capacity HDDs.
Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
VARs can expand their product offerings by incorporating Livewire’s cloud and VDI solutions into their sales portfolios. By providing customers with a complete, managed solution, VARs can add substantial value beyond the initial sale, fostering long-term client relationships. The availability of optional managed SOC services allows VARs to offer end-to-end security solutions, making them a one-stop-shop for businesses seeking comprehensive IT solutions. Additionally, Livewire’s VDI variants allow VARs to cater to diverse customer needs, from smaller businesses requiring shared VDI packages to larger enterprises needing dedicated mixed workload clusters.
Cisco/Dell Server Hardware:
High-performance Cisco/Dell servers power our cloud with Intel Scalable / AMD EPYC processors with Enterprise Grade NVMe, SSDs and HDDs, delivering exceptional processing power and reliability.
Cisco Nexus Fabric:
Our network infrastructure is built on Cisco Nexus fabric with Redundant Edge Firewall in each datacenter, providing high-speed connectivity and robust network performance.
Certified Tier-3 Datacenters:
We operate from certified Tier-3 datacenters, ensuring high availability, redundancy, and top-tier security.
Cloud Exchange and Network Transit:
Our Private Cloud leverages advanced cloud exchange services and network transit solutions to provide seamless connectivity and optimal data transfer speeds between cloud environments.
Multi-Tiered Storage:
Our multi-tiered storage solutions offer flexible and efficient data storage options to meet diverse needs.
Zero Trust Network Access:
Implementing Zero Trust principles ensures that only authorized users have access to your resources, enhancing security.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):
MFA adds an extra layer of security to your cloud environment, protecting against unauthorized access.
External Vulnerability Scan:
Regular security assessments ensure your infrastructure remains secure and resilient against threats.
Autonomous Deep Learning AI Penetration Testing:
This cutting-edge technology leverages deep learning algorithms to simulate sophisticated cyber-attacks, identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing the overall security posture of your cloud environment.
DDoS Protected Bandwidth:
State of the Art DDoS protection with an ability to divert the attack to external scrubbing center
Optional Managed SOC:
Our Managed Security Operations Center (SOC) services offer comprehensive monitoring and management of security incidents round-the-clock, ensuring quick threat detection and response.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vmware Horizon VDI?
Vmware Horizon VDI by Livewire is a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution leveraging VMware Horizon, VMware vSphere, and VMware vSAN for secure remote desktop delivery.
What do I get in Vmware Horizon VDI?
Vmware Horizon VDI includes dedicated VMware HCI, private or shared cloud infrastructure, VMware Horizon integration, dedicated virtual networks, and full management by Livewire.
How do I access Vmware Horizon VDI?
Access is available via Horizon client for various platforms or an HTML5-compatible browser over PCoIP or Blast Extreme protocols. SysAdmins can manage via VPN to Livewire Cloud or a management portal.
Are backups included with Vmware Horizon VDI?
Management environments are protected by image-based backups. Additional backup solutions from Veeam, Acronis, Nakivo and many more are available at extra cost.
Is an Anti-Virus solution included with Vmware Horizon VDI?
Optional antivirus and endpoint protection from different vendors OR vendor of your choice can be licensed and installed.
How can I migrate virtual machines to Vmware Horizon VDI?
Livewire offers free user profile migration services and supports various replication solutions for server VM migration.
How are Vmware Horizon VDI clusters licensed?
Licenses are provided on a monthly basis under Broadcom, Vmware subscription program, based on actual consumption.
Can I bring my own licenses?
Yes, customers can bring their own licenses for dedicated Vmware Horizon VDI clusters, including VMware, OS, and backup software licenses.
What is the difference between Shared VDI Packages, Dedicated VDI Clusters, and Dedicated Mixed Workload Clusters?
Shared VDI Packages are designed for small to medium-sized teams and start from just 5 VDIs, offering an economical solution with shared resources. Dedicated VDI Clusters provide exclusive resources for larger enterprises, ensuring optimal performance and customization. Dedicated Mixed Workload Clusters cater to environments requiring a blend of virtual desktops and other workloads, offering flexibility and scalability.
What are the benefits of using Livewire's Fully Managed Cloud services?
Livewire’s Fully Managed Cloud services offer comprehensive management by our expert team, ensuring your cloud infrastructure is secure, efficient, and optimally configured. This includes handling all updates, maintenance, security measures, and technical support, allowing you to focus on your core business activities.
What kind of hardware is used for the servers?
Our servers utilize high-performance hardware from Cisco and Dell, equipped with Intel Scalable and AMD EPYC processors. We also incorporate enterprise-grade NVMe, SSDs, and HDDs to ensure superior performance and reliability.
How is network security managed?
Network security is managed through a combination of Zero Trust Network Access, Multi-Factor Authentication, and Autonomous Deep Learning AI Penetration Testing. Additionally, we provide DDoS Protected Bandwidth with external scrubbing center capabilities and offer an optional Managed SOC for comprehensive security monitoring and incident management.
Where are Livewire's datacenters located?
Livewire’s Tier-3 datacenters are strategically located across five major metropolitan areas in the United States, ensuring high availability, redundancy, and top-tier security.
Can I customize the storage options?
Yes, our multi-tiered storage options are flexible and can be tailored to meet your specific needs, providing efficient and scalable storage solutions.
Are Vmware Horizon VDI environments deployed in a high availability (HA) configuration?
Yes, all Vmware Horizon VDI environments are deployed in HA configurations.

Vmware Horizon VDI

VDI with VMWare Horizon View

Transform Your Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Livewire

Key Features

Benefits

VDI Offering Variants

Shared VDI Packages

Dedicated VDI Clusters

Dedicated Mixed Workload Clusters

Customer Use Cases

Partner Use Cases

Technical Specifications

FAQ’s

Customer Use Cases

Partner Use Cases

Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

IT Service Providers (ITSPs)

System Integrators

Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Cisco/Dell Server Hardware:

Cisco Nexus Fabric:

Certified Tier-3 Datacenters:

Cloud Exchange and Network Transit:

Multi-Tiered Storage:

Zero Trust Network Access:

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):

External Vulnerability Scan:

Autonomous Deep Learning AI Penetration Testing:

DDoS Protected Bandwidth:

Optional Managed SOC:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vmware Horizon VDI?

What do I get in Vmware Horizon VDI?

How do I access Vmware Horizon VDI?

Are backups included with Vmware Horizon VDI?

Is an Anti-Virus solution included with Vmware Horizon VDI?

How can I migrate virtual machines to Vmware Horizon VDI?

How are Vmware Horizon VDI clusters licensed?

Can I bring my own licenses?

What is the difference between Shared VDI Packages, Dedicated VDI Clusters, and Dedicated Mixed Workload Clusters?

What are the benefits of using Livewire's Fully Managed Cloud services?

What kind of hardware is used for the servers?

How is network security managed?

Where are Livewire's datacenters located?

Can I customize the storage options?

Are Vmware Horizon VDI environments deployed in a high availability (HA) configuration?

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