Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization | "Med-V"
Ce matin nous allons faire un peu d'évangélisation :-).
MED-V ou Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization est une technologie Microsoft, née du rachat de Kidaro il y a de celà quelques mois par MS.
Cette technologie vient apporter de nouvelles fonctionnalités à Virtual PC en entreprise et ceci afin d'offir une administration centralisée d'un ensemble de machines virtuelles mises à disposition à des fins de compatibilité applicative.
Disponibilité annoncée: Janvier 2009. Pour information, MED-V fera partie du MDOP (Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack).
Ci-dessous quelques rappels sur MED-V :
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Virtual image repository and delivery: simplifies the process of creating, testing, delivering, and updating virtual images:
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Centralized virtual images repository for image creation and testing
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Auto-install package for remote deployments via removable media (for example, DVD, USB key)
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Efficient image delivery and updates over LAN or WAN (using TrimTransfer de-duplication technology, based on Microsoft IIS)
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Automate first-time virtual machine setup (for example, network setup, unique computer name, domain join)
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Centralized management and monitoring: manages the life-cycle of a virtual machine:
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Centralized management server to control the deployed virtual machines
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Image provisioning based on Microsoft Active Directory users and groups
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User authentication prior to accessing the virtual image (online or offline)
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Centralized database for client activity and events
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Usage policy and data transfer control: an endpoint agent enforces usage policies for the virtual machine:
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Set expiration dates for the virtual machine and time limits for offline work
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Inbound/outbound data transfer control (for example, copy/paste, file transfer, printing) between the virtual machine and the endpoint
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Automatic redirection of predefined websites (for example, corporate intranet) from the endpoint browser to the virtual machine
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Seamless end-user experience:
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Published applications—applications that are installed in the virtual machine become available through the user's Start Menu
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Invisible virtual machine—applications that run in Virtual PC are seamlessly integrated into the user desktop and appear side-by-side with native applications
Une intégration avec Configuration Manager 2007 R2 est envisagée et abordée dans un entretien entre Jeff Wettlaufer (Technical Product Manager for System Center) et Brad Anderson (General Manager of MSD).
http://blogs.technet.com/systemcenter/archive/2008/10/16/desktop-virtualization-and-config-manager-video.aspx
Quelques sources d'informations complémentaires :
Aperçu de la console de gestion centralisée des machines virtuelles Kidaro
