virtuaalityöpöytään

Virtuaalityöpöytään is a Finnish term that translates to "virtual desktop" in English. It refers to a computing environment where the operating system, applications, and user data are not hosted on the user's local physical device but are instead accessed remotely over a network. This approach separates the user interface from the underlying hardware, allowing users to access their personalized computing environment from various devices, such as laptops, tablets, or thin clients.

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is the technology that enables virtual desktops. In a VDI setup, desktop operating systems run on servers in a data center. Users connect to these virtual machines (VMs) from their endpoint devices using specialized software called a connection broker. This broker authenticates the user and directs them to their assigned virtual desktop.

The benefits of using virtual desktops include enhanced security, as data remains within the data center, and simplified IT management. Updates, patches, and software installations can be performed centrally, reducing the burden on individual user devices. Furthermore, virtual desktops offer flexibility and mobility, allowing employees to work from anywhere with an internet connection and on any compatible device. This can lead to increased productivity and improved disaster recovery capabilities. However, VDI also requires robust network infrastructure and can have higher initial hardware and licensing costs compared to traditional desktop setups.