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Comparison of variants (CPC vs. AVD vs. Citrix)

Cloud PC

Desktop as a service solution from Microsoft.

Benefits
Cons
  • Ultra scalable
  • Simplicity for deployment
  • licenseSimplicity for administration
License model / fixed costs per user Massive time savings Easy automation possibility Management through one web portal (Intune admin center)
  • 1:1 license limit (1 Cloud PC per Useraccount)
  • No flexibility in environment design
Cloud networkusage very high Performance models predefined

Azure Virtual Desktop

Plattform as a service solution from Microsoft.

Benefits
Cons
    Scalable More flexibility in environment design Powerful plattform
      Usage-based billing Cloud networkusage very high

      Citrix XenDesktop

      Softwareproduct for onpremise VDI solution.

      Benefits
      Cons
        Established standard solution of the last decades Much experience and knowhow available Most flexibility in environment design Stable VHDX access protocol
          Exact sizing onpremise environment needed Buy onpremise hardware Buy expensive licenses More infrastructure knowhow needed Automation very complex
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