Desktop as a Service

A comprehensive virtual desktop experiences including operating systems, applications, files, and user preferences, all from the cloud can be delivered to users with Desktop as a Service (DaaS).

Updated: December 6, 2023

A comprehensive virtual desktop experiences including operating systems, applications, files, and user preferences, all from the cloud can be delivered to users with Desktop as a Service (DaaS).

Users can easily access their desktop setups from personal computers, tablets, laptops and smartphones as these desktop environments operate within virtual machines. The responsibility for backend management, including maintenance, updates, backup and data storage are taken by the DaaS provider. Users may opt to personally control these aspects or they may oversee security and desktop applications.

Persistent and non-persistent are two types of desktop options offered by DaaS. Persistent desktops can be used by employees who require customization, whereas non-persistent desktops can be allocated to temporary or occasional workers, optimizing flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

Individuals can remotely access data and applications through the internet, regardless of the devices they depend on for access by using DaaS. Cost-effective solution is offered by it while ensuring robust security and control measures. Reduced cost, Access to IT applications anywhere, Enhanced device security and Workforce flexibility are benefits of Desktop as a Service.

Assessment and planning, Design and configuration, Deployment and migration, Management and optimization are four stages for IT teams to consider while adopting Desktop as a Service.