IBM BP Kickoff 2013 VDI Solutions
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This document discusses virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions using IBM Flex System and virtualization partners VMware and Citrix. It provides an overview of key benefits of VDI such as simplified management, increased security and mobility. The document also presents IBM's solution approach, including reference architectures for deploying VDI on Flex System with various hardware configurations depending on the number of users. IBM services are available to help plan and deploy an optimized VDI environment.
IBM BP Kickoff 2013 VDI Solutions
- 1. Smarter Computing VDI on IBM Flex Systems Johnny Olesen, PureSystems Architect Ib F. Kristensen, PureSystems Architect © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 2. The Market Forces - Customer’s Top Expectations for VDI Solutions What are the top 3 drivers for your organization to utilize VDI? Simplify Management Source: Gartner © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 3. Key factors driving Virtual Desktop in today’s business climate Complexity and Complexity and costs of managing existing costs of managing existing Data security and Data security and desktop environments desktop environments compliance concerns compliance concerns Ownership of end point Ownership of end point devices is changing with devices is changing with BYOD programs BYOD programs Increasing mobility of Increasing mobility of work… it is no longer a place work… it is no longer a place for a lot of people for a lot of people Need for rapid Need for rapid recovery from theft, failure recovery from theft, failure and disasters and disasters 3 © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 4. VDI or Virtual Desktop Infrastructure is a better way to deploy and manage a user-desktop environment Benefits of VDI: • Desktops can be set up in minutes, not hours • IT costs are reduced due to a fewer tech support issues • Compatibility issues, especially with single-user software, are lessened • Data security is increased • Client PCs are more energy efficient and longer lasting than traditional desktop computers The Desktop Virtualization Market is exploding reaching $10B+ by 2015, and for every $ spent on software, there are $2-$3 spent on hardware and services © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 5. IBM Solution Approach © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 6. IBM x86 VDI solution is SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure with virtualization partners of VMware, Citrix, and IBM Virtual Bridges VMware VMware Verde/ Verde/ View 5 VBSD VBSD Multi-Vendor VDI View 5 XenDesktop XenDesktop Support Large Scale Virtual Desktops ESX, KVM, Hyper-V Multi-Hypervisor Support IBM Rack, BladeCenter and Flex System Building Blocks Server Building Blocks (Rack, Blade, Flex System) Local SSD IBM v7000 Storage or other storage IBM v7000 Storage © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 7. IBM SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure Services Best Practices and Services to help you successfully deploy Planning Proof of Workshop Concept Business needs Data gathering and Detailed solution design Set up production Adjustments of the analysis system environment User requirements Set up of pre-production Application testing Findings Administration Technical requirements Application testing Piloting High level solution Support Possible scenarios design Verification of time and Changes due to piloting cost estimate Cloud services TCO (high level) Solution interfaces Rollout Order Hardware and Labor and cost software Handing over of solution estimates Project Management Project Management Project Management IBM Services © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 8. Know which VDI solution to propose to clients Identifying the “best” solution will depend on various factors – determine through interviews, exploration workshops and assessment engagements When to pick …. VMware Citrix Verde Vendor Preference Existing VMware skills or Existing Citrix No vendor affinity licensing agreements relationship Complexity Medium Medium-High (widest Low (integrated) capability spectrum) VDI yes yes yes SBC (Terminal no yes no Services) Branch Office Solution no Add-on integrated Linux Desktops no no yes Client Device Support Good Excellent Good Graphic Capabilities Casual 3D High-End 3D No 3D 8 © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 9. IBM Flex System © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 10. IBM VDI Solutions with IBM Flex System Begin with the Benefits of IBM SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure a Certified Solution: Reference Architecture Solutions: IBM Services can help deploy the end- IBM VDI solutions are proven via to-end VDI solution: IBM supports a wide range of hardware, thorough compatibility testing with results posted on the Hardware including System x, BladeCenter and Flex System offerings. The guidance Using time-tested methodologies, tools Compatibility List (HCL) to ensure a and extensive expertise developed below will help you size your VDI better client experience. See the solution based on the number of users. through real-world client resources below to access the HCL for both Vmware and Citrix. implementations, IBM SmartCloud 500 1.5K 3K Desktop Services can accelerate your . users users users transition to a optimized, virtualized VMware & Flex System ESXi ESXi Servers 5 12 24 desktop environment. ESXi ESX Installable Embedded Storage 2.5 TB 7.5 TB 15 TB Services available x240 5.0 4.1 4.1 NA Switching 2 2 2 x220 5.0 NA NA NA Assessment, planning, design, Licenses 12 28 56 implementation, operation and mgmt in a For more information: phased delivery approach IBM and VMware IBM Flex System Reference Architecture Hardware Compatibility List Server: IBM Flex System x240 •Processor:Two Intel Xeon E5-2680 8 cores For more information: Citrix & Flex System •Memory: 192GB 1333MHz RDIMM Retail Contact your IBM Business Partner 6.1 6.0.2 5.6 5.5 Chassis Infrastructure: Edition x240 NA NA •IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis IBM SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure •IBM Flex System Fabric EN4093 10Gb Scalable x220 11/31 11/31 NA NA Switch IBM Flex System products x440 11/31 11/31 NA NA Storage: IBM Services •IBM Storwize V7000 Hardware For more information: IBM and XenServer Networking: © 2012 IBM Corporation Hardware Compatibility List •IBM RackSwitch G8124R
- 11. IBM Flex System is the best "Blade“ Delivers uncompromised compute performance and flexible integration Best Chassis • Highest performance for IO. 40Gb Ethernet, 16Gb SAN speeds, 56Gb InfiniBand FDR • Only platform to support a mixed environment of both x86 as well UNIX based systems Best Blades • Unmatched performance with max processor & memory capability for Intel based systems • Integrated Flex System Flash to enable faster Database and High-IOPs workloads Best Networking • Designed to meet port and bandwidth requirements for next decade for the best flexibility • Automate network provisioning and switch via IBM 5000v and IBM Fabric Manager Best Storage •Reduce disk capacity needs by up to 80% with V7000 Real-time Compression •Automatically optimize data between storage tiers with IBM Easy Tier Best Management •Significantly reduce the number of manual steps to greatly simplify management •Manages IT as one; reducing complexity and automating everyday management tasks 11 © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 12. Reasons to win: Simplify, Secure & Scale Desktop Virtualization With Flex System VDI Solutions Begin with the Benefits of a Certified Solution IBM and VMware Hardware Compatibility List IBM and XenDesktop Hardware Compatibility List IBM Virtual Bridges IBM Virtual Desktop for Small Business SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure on VMware View SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure on Citrix XenDesktop SmartCloud Desktop Infrastructure on Virtual Bridges 12 © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 13. Why your clients should consider Virtual Desktop Easier hardware and software asset management Improved Easier to standardize infrastructure and services; ensures compliance Manageability Easier to manage user groups/needs in distributed environments Simplifies hardware and software installation and configuration Lower Costs More efficient to support and manage diverse workplace requirements Reduces need for help desk and desk-side support Higher availability than a distributed PC environment Productivity and Eliminates disruption associated with end user IT tasks Mobility Anywhere, any time access for mobile end users via the Internet Alleviates issues with hardware and critical data theft Security and Simplifies data backup Compliance Reduces virus exposure 13 © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 14. Why your clients should consider Virtual Desktop on Flex System No compromise design allows more users per server Complete interop testing reduces risk of deployment and operations Extreme Flexibility Designed to provide the greatest processor capabilities Designed to handle the greatest diversity of memory technologies Largest number of ports, with highest networking bandwidth in blades Network Flexible choice of networking protocol support, as well as redundancy Choice of storage targets to match client needs (Storewize V7000) Storage Optimize application performance with Flash storage and Intelligent Storage Tiering Physical & Logical network management Management Intelligent network Fabric monitoring Smart network provisioning based on workload 14 © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 15. IBM Flex System & PureFlex Smarter Computing © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 16. Johnny Olesen Vigtige hardware parameter © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 17. Vigtige VDI parametere / udfordringer Store krav IO / IOPS IBM løsninger Rackservere Kræver kraftige cpu’er – x3690X5 – bruger pr core – x3850X5 Kræver store mængder ram BladeCenter H Store krav til storage systemer – HX5 Store krav til netværks infrastruktur Flex Chassis Boot samt logon/logoff storm – x240 – x440 eXflash SSD diske Max 5 memory expansion Storwize v7000 © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 18. Brug Sizing Guide fra software producenter vCPU Memory Avg IOPS Estimate User Type OS Allocation Allocation (Steady State) Users/Core Light Win XP 1 768MB-1 GB 3-5 10-12 Win 7 1 1-1.5 GB 4-6 8-10 Normal Win XP 1 1-1.5 GB 6-10 8-10 Win 7 1 1.5-2 GB 8-12 6-8 Power Win XP 1 1.5-2 GB 12-16 6-8 Win 7 1-2 2-3 GB 15-25 4-6 Heavy Win XP 1 2 GB 20-40 4-6 Win 7 2 4 GB 25-50 2-4 © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 19. IBM Flex System 1500 / 500 User VDI Example 19 © 2012 IBM Corporation
- 20. IBM Flex System – 1500 User VDI Example This IBM Flex System – 1500 User VDI Example solution is based on a 50% / 50% split of Non-Persistent and Persistent Users. Compute Nodes: Non Persistent Compute Nodes: Persistent Flex Enterprise Chassis 6x x240 Compute Node 6x x240 Compute Node 2x Flex Fabric EN4093 10Gb Switches 2x E5-2680 130W 2.7GHz 2x E5-2680 130W 2.7GHz 2x SAN switche eller brug CN4093 256GB RAM 256GB RAM 6x Power Supplies 2x 1.8” 200GB SSD + ServeRAID M5115 1x ESXi5 USB Key 6x PDU Cords 1x ESXi5 USB Key 10x Fans 2x CMM x6 x6 In this sample solution, the external Storage is based on IBM System Storage v7000. The following data shows the total required capacity and IOPs requirements for a 50% Non-Persistent / 50% Persistent split of 1500 Users: Non-Persistent Storage Requirements IBM System Storage Storwize v7000 Hardware 1x IBM System Storwize v7000 5x IBM Storage Expansion Enclosures Persistent Storage Requirements 129x 600GB SAS HDD
- 21. IBM Flex System – 500 User VDI Example This IBM Flex System – 1500 User VDI Example solution is based on a 50% / 50% split of Non-Persistent and Persistent Users. Compute Nodes: Non Persistent Compute Nodes: Persistent Flex Enterprise Chassis 2x x240 Compute Node 2x x240 Compute Node 2x Flex Fabric CN4093 10Gb Switches 2x E5-2680 130W 2.7GHz 2x E5-2680 130W 2.7GHz 6x Power Supplies 256GB RAM 256GB RAM 6x PDU Cords 2x 1.8” 200GB SSD + ServeRAID M5115 1x ESXi5 USB Key 10x Fans 1x ESXi5 USB Key 2x CMM x2 x2 IBM System Storage Storwize v7000 Hardware 1x IBM System Storwize v7000 2x IBM Storage Expansion Enclosures 43x 600GB SAS HDD
- 22. SystemManagement Server (windows server) 1 stk x3550M4 m/ 2*E5-2620 6c 8 Gb mem 3 stk x3690 X5 m/ 2*E7-4820 8c 1 * 10Gb nic pr server 128 Gb mem pr srv 2 * 1Gb nic pr server 2 * 10Gb nic pr server 2 * 1Gb nic pr server 2 stk FC Brocade 8Gbps 24 ports switch 6 stk x3850 X5 m/ 4* E7- 4860 10c 16 aktive porte pr switch 384 Gb mem pr srv 2 * 10Gb nic pr server 2 * 1Gb nic pr server 1550 aktive brugere pr cluster Storageløsning for VDI, management & test Storwize V7000 18GB Cache - 8 stk. 8Gbit FC forbindelser - 8 stk. 300GB SSD diske - 192 stk. 300GB/10K SAS diske
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