Steve21 Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 Bit of an interesting one. https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2016/05/24/low-cost-desktop-virtualization-is-as-easy-as-citrix-hdx-ready-pi/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CitrixBlogsTeamConsulting+%28Citrix+Blogs+%C2%BB+Consulting%29 Anyone else tried using VDI on a Pi (normal one) already and does it actually work ok? Assumed it'd be way underpowered, but haven't looked at the newer pi's Steve
dgrinnell27 Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 Bit of an interesting one. https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2016/05/24/low-cost-desktop-virtualization-is-as-easy-as-citrix-hdx-ready-pi/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CitrixBlogsTeamConsulting+%28Citrix+Blogs+%C2%BB+Consulting%29 Anyone else tried using VDI on a Pi (normal one) already and does it actually work ok? Assumed it'd be way underpowered, but haven't looked at the newer pi's Steve Sorry to bump this but came across this thread while looking around (im new). You may already have tested this out but I thought id drop some info for you anyway. I currently have a few of these set-up at my work, I decided to try them out instead of the current WYSE Xenith's we currently use. Works well, You just install an OS to the Pi (pre-installed on the one you linked), called ThinLinx, once installed you simply choose how you want it to connect to your Citrix environment, I currently have it running in Web/Kiosk mode and its pointed at our storefront server. Ive popped some comparisons on this thread of some tests i ran to compare the 2 devices. Xenith2 (1000mbs Link) Raspberry Pi3 (100mb Link) Boot Time to logon screen (cold boot) 22sec 35 seconds Boot Time to fully loaded windows desktop (student) 40sec 33sec Boot Time to fully loaded windows desktop (staff) 50sec 40sec FPS Dropped during 720p video playback on 1min clip. Using Google Chrome (lower is better) 1920x1080 625 frames 15 frames Simultaneous application load times (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) in seconds. 8sec 5 sec Opening of large text file (31mb) 8sec 7sec The biggest increase we saw was the video performance. However there are some drawbacks to the Pi, see below: - No power button - OS installed on SD card - 100mb LAN port (no test indicated any issues though) Overall I liked it and when i presented the finding to my manager he was also impressed considering the cost of a Pi compared to a Xenith. Feel free to ask anymore questions if you need to. Dan
RJohnson91 Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 This is interesting, we are currently using old HP computers as ''fatclients'' with a locked down version of Windows, we have done it this way for years and it works, but doesn't look all that great visually! Would you mind answering a few queries @dgrinnell27 ? How do you power your pi's, is it via a plub, or do you have monitors with USB sockets for power? What do you do regarding theft of the physcial unit, do you attach it via vesa mount? What do you do regarding theft of the SD card, ours would be stolen on the first day... Thanks! Ryan
dgrinnell27 Posted February 6, 2017 Posted February 6, 2017 This is interesting, we are currently using old HP computers as ''fatclients'' with a locked down version of Windows, we have done it this way for years and it works, but doesn't look all that great visually! Would you mind answering a few queries @dgrinnell27 ? No Problem! How do you power your pi's, is it via a plub, or do you have monitors with USB sockets for power? Using the supplied adapter that comes with the Pi. What do you do regarding theft of the physcial unit, do you attach it via vesa mount? They are VESA mounted using this: https://www.modmypi.com/raspberry-pi/cases/vesa-mounts/vesa-pi-plus-raspberry-pi-b-plus2-vesa-case What do you do regarding theft of the SD card, ours would be stolen on the first day... This is our biggest issue, currently we haven't had any stolen yet, however it can always happen. Hope this helps.
RobD Posted February 6, 2017 Posted February 6, 2017 If they had dual screen input I'd definitely use them.
dgrinnell27 Posted February 6, 2017 Posted February 6, 2017 If they had dual screen input I'd definitely use them. Yes thats the only downside, although ive heard there are ways to programme it to display multiple monitors using the GPIO pins. I haven't looked into that though.
RJohnson91 Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 No Problem! Using the supplied adapter that comes with the Pi. They are VESA mounted using this: https://www.modmypi.com/raspberry-pi/cases/vesa-mounts/vesa-pi-plus-raspberry-pi-b-plus2-vesa-case This is our biggest issue, currently we haven't had any stolen yet, however it can always happen. Hope this helps. Oops I meant plug not 'plub' but I think you understood that! That vesa mount is a bargain at that price, another little question is do you ban USB sticks or have you incorporated an additional USB extended? The SD card being stolen is a concern of mine too ... Ryan
dgrinnell27 Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 haha yeah i understood you We have an extender just so they dont keep plugging it in the back/side.
pacapps Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 Could the SD card issue not be resolved by using something like this? - SD To SD Card Extension Cable Adapter Flexible Extender Connector F Car UK Stock | eBay bundled into the case?
RJohnson91 Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 haha yeah i understood you We have an extender just so they dont keep plugging it in the back/side. And do they get stolen? Your comments hint that you possibly work at a better mannered school than me. Could the SD card issue not be resolved by using something like this? - SD To SD Card Extension Cable Adapter Flexible Extender Connector F Car UK Stock | eBay bundled into the case? This may be a workable solution, if we can find a case big enough!
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