Virtual desktop infrastructure
A Virtual Desktop Infrastructure consists of desktop operating systems that are hosted within virtual machines on a centralized server. Privileged Access Agent supports single sign-on to applications running on a virtual desktop.
Users can access the virtual desktops and applications from a desktop PC client or thin client.
Access Agent support for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure workflow
The following diagram describes the workflow for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure support.
Virtual desktop infrastructure
The following table lists the different VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure components.
| Component | VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Citrix Virtual Desktop Infrastructure |
|---|---|---|
| Client software | VMware View Client This component is installed on all the computers and thin clients through which you want to access the virtual desktops. |
Citrix Receiver for Citrix XenDesktop: This component provides users with access to their virtual desktops. |
| Base image agent | VMware View Agent This component is installed on all the virtual desktop templates. |
Virtual Delivery Agent for Citrix XenDesktop. Installed on server or workstation operating systems. The Virtual Desktop Agent enables connections for desktops and applications. |
| Connection server | VMware View Composer Use this component to rebalance, recompose, or refresh desktop images regularly. |
Delivery Controller for Citrix XenDesktop This component creates and manages virtual desktops for users. |
| Administrative console | VMware View Administrator This component is available on the computer where you installed the VMware View Connection Server. |
Studio for Citrix XenDesktop. The console from which Administrators can install, configure, create, manage virtual desktops, and publish applications. |