Managing servers and virtual machines
The Servers screen lets you configure the multi-session and single-session servers that are used to host your desktop applications and applications.
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Glossary
Key terms in this section include the following.
| Term | Meaning | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Server or VM | System that provides applications and services | Host one or more desktops and/or applications. |
| Server pool or VM Pool | Group of servers with shared images and configurations in one region | Host one more desktops and/or applications. A server pool will orchestrate the servers who are members of the pool. |
| Virtual Desktop | Virtualized desktop which can be accessed remotely from any device | Enable users to remotely access applications, data or resources. |
| Virtual Desktop Pool | Group of Server pools with shared images and configurations in multiple regions | Host one or more desktops and/or applications across multiple server pools and regions. Enable cloud bursting. A desktop pool will orchestrate the server pools who are members of this pool. |
| Multi-session | Server or server pool that supports concurrent sessions from multiple users | Allow users to share resources (operating system, CPU, RAM, etc.) on a server. |
| Single-session | Server or server pool that serves individual users | Users do not share resources of a server. Typically users can modify the operating system. |
| Image | Disk image that is created from an existing server configuration | Propagate a server’s configurations and applications to other servers. |
| Mapping | Relate one or more users to a virtual machine | Specify which desktop users will access a server. |
| On-premises | Privately owned and controlled servers | Customers may have a preference to use on-prem servers to reduce network latency or to ensure data security. |
| Persistent VM | Virtual machine that is assigned to a specific user | Map virtual machines to user in the cloud or on-premises. |
| Cloning configuration | Persistent VM cloning file generation options | Download either a generic cloning script or use the form to customize the script. |