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Cloud PC/Virtual Desktop

What is a cloud PC/VDI?

Currently, most users are set up to connect to their office PC by remoting in from their home computer. With a cloud PC/VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure), users will be able to connect to their cloud PC in the exact same way, without the need for a physical PC in their office. Users should not notice a difference!

Why you should consider

  1. If you have an old PC that is NOT working efficiently, you would need to order a replacement. Now-a-days, the time it takes to order, receive, and then deploy a PC takes weeks, sometimes months. We can minimize the turnaround time to just a few days with this option.
  2. Performance of this “Cloud PC/VDI” is much better than an ordinary (low/mid-range) PC. This is because cloud PCs use enterprise level hardware that run the operating system in the background.
  3. If you have a staff member/user who is permanently working remotely, then there is no need to have a physical computer occupy an office space. The user can connect to the cloud PC.
  4. We can provide maintenance quickly for cloud PCs. For example: if the PC runs out of hard drive space, we can increase the space within hours instead of weeks that we would have needed if we were to purchase a physical hard drive and then replace it.

How to request a Cloud PC/VDI

Please reach out to NPIHDesktop@mednet.ucla.edu to inquire about acquiring a cloud PC/VDI.

Reach out!

If you require any help, have inquiries, or would like to share your thoughts with the IT team, please don't hesitate to reach out to us!

You may send an email to NPIHDesktop@mednet.ucla.edu or you can fill out this form to get in touch with one of our team members.

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