Implementing Windows RDS Desktops with VMware App Volumes

C.

Writable volume is an user-specific read-write volume where the user is allowed to preserve application files and user-installed applications, settings, licensing information, and data.

A user can have only one writable volume attached at a time to a desktop, but can have multiple writable volumes assigned.

The IT team at the small government organization wants to deploy Windows RDS desktops to their end-users while preserving their profile and application customization settings. Additionally, they want to deploy applications using VMware App Volumes. To meet these requirements, one of the following options must be implemented:

A. Use Horizon instant clone RDS hosts with User Environment Manager: Horizon instant clone technology creates and destroys virtual machines (VMs) rapidly, thus reducing storage and maintenance costs. By using User Environment Manager, the IT team can preserve the end-user's profile and application customization settings. User Environment Manager is a tool that provides centralized management of user profiles and policies across physical, virtual, and cloud-based Windows environments. Therefore, Option A is a valid choice that meets the requirements.

B. Use Horizon linked clone RDS hosts with VMware FLEX: Horizon linked clone technology creates a new VM by copying a snapshot of an existing VM. VMware FLEX (Flexible EXecution) is a software layer that enables VMs to be executed on a wide range of endpoint devices. However, linked clone technology does not preserve the user profile and application customization settings unless additional tools are used. As a result, Option B is not a suitable option to meet the requirements.

C. Use Horizon instant clone RDS hosts with App Volumes Writable volumes: Horizon instant clone technology, combined with App Volumes Writable volumes, provides a writable persistent disk for each end-user. This disk stores user data, application settings, and user-installed applications. Therefore, Option C is also a valid choice that meets the requirements.

D. Use Horizon linked clone RDS hosts with user persistent disks: Horizon linked clone technology, combined with user persistent disks, provides a dedicated disk for each user. This disk stores user data, application settings, and user-installed applications. However, linked clone technology does not preserve the user profile and application customization settings unless additional tools are used. As a result, Option D is not a suitable option to meet the requirements.

In conclusion, Options A and C meet the requirements of the small government organization. However, the final decision depends on various factors such as the organization's budget, performance requirements, and scalability needs.