Virtual Desktop Infrastructure - VDI - Why It’s Changing the Game

In this episode of Technically U, we’re breaking down VDI – Virtual Desktop Infrastructure – what it is, how it works, and why businesses are increasingly moving their desktops to the cloud.

Learn the difference between persistent and non-persistent VDI, how virtualization works behind the scenes, and what makes VDI a top choice for secure, scalable, and remote-friendly work environments.

Whether you’re an IT pro or just trying to sound smarter at your next Zoom call, this episode dives deep—with relatable analogies, a healthy dose of humor, and real-world examples from healthcare, finance, education, and more.

👉 Topics Covered:

What is VDI and how it works

Hypervisors, connection brokers, and virtual machines

Persistent vs. non-persistent desktops

VDI vs. DaaS (Desktop as a Service)

Pros and cons of VDI

Where VDI is used in the real world

The future of virtual desktop technologies

🎧 Tune in and discover why the future of desktop computing may not be on your desk at all.

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