Desktop Virtualization: Techniques and Applications

In this talk, the author discusses some recent advances in desktop virtualization field. Especially, the author talks about desktop virtualization research work in the National 973 Basic Research Program, The Research on Fundamental Theory and Approach of Computing System Virtualization. These works include multi-platform supported virtual desktop (MSVD) and HVM supported virtual laptop environment. The design objectives and considerations are discussed in this talk, as well as the system design, performance evaluation compared with other techniques, and some system demonstrations.