Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is a technology that delivers desktop environments to end-users via virtual machines hosted on a centralized server. Users access their desktops over a network using various devices, such as PCs, tablets, or thin clients. VDI allows for centralized management and maintenance of desktops, enhances security by keeping data within the data center, and provides flexibility by enabling remote access to corporate resources. This infrastructure supports efficiency and scalability, as IT administrators can quickly deploy and update desktop images, ensuring consistent performance and user experience across the organization.

VDI enhances data security by centralizing the storage and management of sensitive information within a secure data center, rather than on individual endpoint devices. This centralization reduces the risk of data breaches resulting from lost or stolen devices. Additionally, VDI allows for the implementation of strict access controls, encryption, and regular security updates across all virtual desktops, ensuring consistent and robust protection against cyber threats. By isolating user sessions, VDI also prevents malware and other security issues from spreading between desktops, thereby maintaining a secure and resilient computing environment for the organization.