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Operating Systems Migration

Migrating to a new OS like Vista or XP can overwhelm unprepared IT departments. With a traditional machine-based licensing model, hardware, applications and operating systems have been tightly coupled, leading to compatibility issues during OS upgrades or migration. These issues put a heavy strain on already taxed IT departments and can lead to productivity losses and downtime. Because of these challenges, many IT organizations stick with older operating systems, and forego the benefits of migration to newer platforms.

Simplify OS Migrations to Lower Costs and Minimize Downtime.

VMware desktop virtualization solutions eliminate many of the problems typically encountered during OS migrations, such as high costs, application conflicts and lack of hardware support. With features like application isolation and encapsulation, VMware software improves datacenter efficiency and security during OS migrations, reduces the cost and complexity of migration, and provides a better user experience.

Migrate with Ease

With VMware View (formerly VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)), the desktop resides in the datacenter, and each end user has an individual image of that virtual desktop on his machine. The applications are isolated from the OS, so mission-critical applications are unaffected during OS upgrades and migrations. This maximizes worker productivity and dramatically reduces support and maintenance overhead.

VMware virtual desktop solutions let you:

Migrate existing applications from the old OS to the new OS by simply copying the application files.
Run applications side by side to increase productivity.
Run 32-bit applications on your 64-bit OS without a 64-bit installer.

Cut Costs and Complexity

Deploying one image across several endpoints speeds deployment and eliminates hardware costs and compatibility issues. As a result, IT staff can complete a company-wide OS migration quickly and easily, without the complexity of hardware and application integration or repair.

Using VMware desktop virtualization, you will:

Avoid integration issues by running a single image of the new OS across your virtual environment on a variety of hardware types.
Maintain user productivity by enabling OS migration across many systems without rebooting.
Reduce management costs and power consumption by encapsulating older systems and running them in a more efficient, server-based environment.
Improve troubleshooting using Record/Replay technology.

Access Your Desktop Anywhere, Anytime

Enhance worker mobility while protecting access to valuable corporate assets. With VMware, remote workers can take their entire desktop with them on a USB stick that locks applications. In this way, they can take all the information and applications they need anywhere—securely— and access key applications wherever they are, without additional hardware requirements.

Next Steps

Learn about our solutions for application migration & updates, software license compliance and regulatory compliance. Or, contact VMware directly at 1-877-4VMware (+1 650-427-5000 outside of North America). You can also submit a solutions request online or contact VMware Sales.

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