Product Introduction

Introduction

CloudDesktop is a system management software integrating local VHD offline startup, PXE network startup and management interfaces.

The software supports packaging operating systems into VHD files for local startup, and also supports PXE network startup. It provides both traditional interface and web management platform to realize centralized management of clients.

Product Introduction

CloudDesktop implements the following core functions:

1. Support packaging operating systems into VHD format virtual disks for local startup, enabling system startup in offline environments.

2. Support PXE network startup to load operating systems from servers, realizing diskless startup.

3. Provide traditional interface for local management of server-side settings.

4. Provide web management platform for administrators to remotely monitor and manage clients.

5. Support Windows, Linux and domestic operating systems with strong compatibility.

6. Realize sharing management of game disks, printers and other resources.

7. Support a variety of advanced features including multi-system startup, personal disks, etc.

Compared with ordinary PXE network startup solutions, CloudDesktop has the advantages of offline local startup and improved management functions. It can adapt to more scenarios and greatly simplify management workload.

PXE Network Startup Technology

PXE network startup is the key technology for CloudDesktop to batch start clients over the network.

Working Principles:

1. The client NIC requests IP and other information from the DHCP server.

2. The DHCP server returns startup information and TFTP server address.

3. The client downloads the boot file from the TFTP server.

4. Load the boot file and invoke the system image to start the operating system.

5. After startup, the operating system can load drivers and applications.

Advantages of PXE startup:

1. No local storage of operating system, network-loaded, enabling centralized management.

2. Batch quick diskless startup of multiple clients, saving time.

3. All clients have fully consistent operating systems and software environments.

4. No trace after startup, cleaned after shutdown, safe and reliable.

5. Support various Windows systems and Linux systems with strong compatibility.

Local VHD Offline Startup Technology

Local VHD startup is the unique core technology of CloudDesktop, which can start the system without a network.

Working Principles:

1. Make the operating system into a VHD format virtual disk file.

2. Copy the VHD file to the client via network or mobile device.

3. The client sets the local VHD disk as the first boot item.

4. Directly start up and load operating system files from the VHD.

Advantages of Local VHD:

1. No network required, enabling completely offline system startup.

2. Fast startup speed, based on local disk speed.

3. Can persistently save user data without loss after shutdown.

4. The client can still start up if the disk fails.

5. The administrator can complete deployment of all clients in seconds by updating the VHD.

Traditional Management Interface

CloudDesktop provides a fully-featured traditional interface to support local management of server-side settings.

It can achieve:

1. Manage client connection sessions.

2. View hardware and performance statistics.

3. Configure DHCP, TFTP and other network service parameters.

4. Upload and manage system images.

5. Allocate client address ranges, etc.

6. Set game disk, printer sharing parameters.

7. View logs and help information, etc.

The traditional interface is simple to operate with direct visualization of server-side settings.

Web Management Platform

CloudDesktop also provides a web management platform for administrators to remotely access via browsers.

Main Functions:

1. Remotely shutdown, restart clients.

2. View client runtime information and image versions.

3. Remotely login client desktops.

4. Batch upload and deploy images.

5. View real-time performance and traffic statistics.

6. Query various log information.

7. Unified configuration of client parameters, etc.

The web management enables centralized monitoring and management of the CloudDesktop system, greatly reducing management workload.

Typical Application Scenarios

CloudDesktop is well suited for the following scenarios:

1. Internet cafes and game console management

2. Deployment of computer teaching classrooms

3. Training and exam lab environments

4. Public reading areas

5. Temporary venues and events

6. Standardized desktop deployment within enterprises

By combining PXE network startup and local VHD startup, CloudDesktop can effectively adapt to various usage scenarios and greatly simplify client management work and improve stability and efficiency.

Conclusion

CloudDesktop perfectly combines PXE network startup, local VHD offline startup, traditional interface and web management platform. It can efficiently batch deploy clients and realize unified centralized management, simplifying management workload. It also supports Windows and Linux multi-systems with unique technical advantages and extensive application scenarios.