What software to choose for VDI?

Question

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There is a server, 2x Xeon E5-2620, 160Gb ram, 60gb raid1 from ssd and 8tb raid10. It is planned to virtualize 10-12 design PCs. Autocad, Inventor, SolidWorks and Compass 3D will be used from the software. Advise a platform for VDI. While we look narrowly at XenServer+XenDesktop. And what video card to take for the server? Is one Grid K2 enough?

Answer 1

WS2016 promises heaven on earth for application pros in VDI scenarios.
If there is money (according to the package listed, I dare to judge that they are) - VMware horizon. Of the top three VDI solutions, they have the most advanced. If you want to save money on licenses, take MS - in terms of performance, most likely, you won't even lose.
You should choose a video card based on the best practices of the chosen solution vendor, the software vendor's recommendations, and your own tests and measurements - you must admit, usage scenarios can be completely different.

Answer 2

In general, full-fledged productive VDI implementations are now being done either on Citrix or on VMWare Horizon view. Microsoft outsiders, I have never heard of XEN being used by anyone.

Answer 3

autocads under remote desktop do not lag like donkeys?

Answer 4

Alternatively, you can try to wait for Windows Server 2016
https://habrahabr.ru/company/microsoft/blog/277471/