NComputing VERDE VDI

What NComputing VERDE VDI is

NComputing VERDE VDI is a virtual desktop infrastructure and management solution that brings together VDI, offline VDI and remote branch VDI. Organizations can deploy it on-premise, in the cloud or in a hybrid arrangement; Cloud Branch technology supports remote offices. The maker says the system can grow from a single server to as many as 10,000 clustered servers. VERDE supports Windows and Linux desktops, including Windows 10 and 11 and several Linux distributions. People can connect using PCs, thin clients, software clients and HTML5-enabled browsers, with mobile access also listed for iPad and Android. VERDE Remote Access connects users to office PCs over the internet without requiring a VPN. Its Secure Browser runs Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Whale Browser inside a minimal Linux container, and erases session data when the browser closes. Security features include a Linux foundation, non-persistent unsanctioned desktop changes and USB permissions set by device model and serial number. Storage Optimizer keeps the user layer separate from shared OS images and caches those images on VERDE cluster and branch server storage. The paid product has no free plan. A trial requires a request and download redemption key; the installed trial includes 30 days and 10 seats.

Who it suits

VERDE VDI suits organizations in education, government and healthcare that need Windows or Linux virtual desktops and options for on-premise, cloud or hybrid deployment. It may also suit teams managing remote offices, branch access or a mix of desktop and mobile client devices.

Limits

The installed trial lasts 30 days and includes 10 seats. Server processor architecture must be x86.

Getting started

1. Visit the NComputing VERDE VDI website.
2. Request the trial and obtain a download redemption key.
3. Use the trial, which includes 30 days and 10 seats.
4. Install using compatible RPM packages or VERDEOS ISO or IMG packages on an x86 server.
5. Connect through a PC, thin client, software client, HTML5-enabled browser, iPad or Android device.
6. Obtain a per-concurrent-seat license for continued connections.

Verdict

Choose VERDE VDI if your organization needs a managed Windows or Linux desktop environment with on-premise, cloud or hybrid deployment options. Its branch, remote-access and storage features provide several ways to serve distributed users. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or a published license price before requesting a trial.