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pretty darn good (IMO)

is there a link

I'm generally able to find what I want with a quick search, just need to differentiate between versions (5.1, 5.3, 6.0) in my search to get the right articles - I like the HTML versions over PDF.

I think the KB for all VMware Products is exceptional, it's just a shame, that VMware Support are a dead loss!

VMware KB is great

kb.vmware.com for the KB. Here's 50 Horizon KBs to get you started: http://blogs.vmware....

If the KB exists, its generally pretty good...

every time to click on a link

KB's good but I find the community better, or a good compliment.

Are we missing anything?

Good morning!

Hey Dane

good evening :)

hey there great to have you join

If the VDI project is done correctly it can happen

@SimonLong_ what are the critical success factor to ensure capex saving / neutrality in your mind?

We are... I saw a customer present yesterday that they are a doing a deployment now where virtual desktops are cheaper then their physical desktops

The CapEx can be beat. Many vendors offering this. The OpEx is the real story here though. More on this later.

Feel this is a dream... don't think its always impossible though. Need to look at other ways VDI can help the business

@benontech How are they achieving this, what was the critical element for them to achieve this?

it CAN be a CAPEX saving. But I still don't see it as primary goal.

@shawnbass OpEx is a great story but can be more difficult to sell to a business, but critical in the very reason why you are wanting to completed the EUC project

CAPEX (and OPEX) are wonderful, but we need to also remember there is an opportunity to change the paradigm. Did we talk about CX and OX when we replaced typewriters with PCs?

@La_Vida_Quatro Agreed. When M.Ds can walk around while keeping context, it is all about impact.

Sizing is usually the critical factor. Most people oversize to reduce risk which in turn increases Capex. Size correctly and maybe don't look at your 'preferred' vendor for the cheapest option .

Short answer is yes - I know some who do with shared NVIDIA GRID amongst others. With regards to your exact requirements I am not sure.

@JoeBaguley looks like we will have to evaluate and obtain a nVidia Grid to test and compare.

Sounds like VDI is the answer then... ;-)

not if it does not work, or meet the performance criterion!

Let's discuss offline via email. Complex topic.

3D? Yes - http://blogs.vmware....

Also check out the work with Nvidia - http://www.nvidia.co...

what about API based developer goodness like json, node, angular etc

@JoeBaguley yes, I know it does 3D, but can some tell me if all the hardware calls, are available using nVidia hardware in servers..

@furrier only interested in Gaming Developement for this client...

Ah ha, that I cannot answer for you straight away, will need to investigate, maybe @shawnbass can help.

@JoeBaguley but, it talks about 3D for Desktop Users, but what about Steam Game Players, because it's the performance that's required for Developers, that Develop games on a PC platform. e.g. Frame Per Second ? How many FPS can we push, at 1024 x 768, or h

Full compat with DX, OpenGL as native Nvidia driver is used with vGPU. CUDA not supported on vGPU, but can be done with passthrough vDGA.

This is a long topic of discussion, feel free to email me to discuss in more than 140 chars.

@shawnbass I will, we've been around this look now since 4.0! So I'll email and discuss....because BYOD is now causing us issues

@shawnbass and I feel it's time for a change...and spend money elsewhere...

Welcome!

Happy users. Under budget and on time :)

How about a happy and productive business? ;)

Did it meet the requirements? End User satisfaction, and what @andyjmorgan said

users dig it. That tells a successful EUC project

Users telling other users how much better things are now and encouraging them to use the systems themselves. That is the best sign.

I would say that "consumer like" metrics like usage will be a factor - if it's good it will be used; other factors - productivity as it is scoped (revenue, etc..)

@JoeBaguley absolutely, when converted users evangelise, the project will be successful.

All of your 'success criteria' that was agreed upon before the project is started is met.