FAQ's

• How is VDI Blaster™ installed, and how does it work?
• What servers/connection brokers are supported in VDI Blaster?
• Will VDI Blaster™ overwrite my hard drive?
• What hardware do I need to install VDI Blaster™?

How is VDI BlasterΤ installed, and how does it work?

Dual boot with Windows XP: this is great to test VDI Blaster without taking the risk to erase your existing Windows installation. To install VDI Blaster, just execute the installer on the PC you want to repurpose. After installation, the PC reboots by default in thin client mode, running Devon IT's Terminal Operating System (DeTOS™). In this mode repurposed PCs can be managed with Devon IT’s Thin Client Management Software. However it is still possible to reboot repurposed PCs in Windows XP mode and uninstall the DeTOS, in which case the PC returns to its initial configuration (with Windows XP as the only OS).

Full hard drive installation

USB boot: you can install VDI Blaster on a USB thumb drive. This is very useful to test compatibility with your PC before “blasting” it.

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What servers/connection brokers are supported in VDI Blaster™?

• Includes VMware View, Citrix XenDesktop and XenApp, and Microsoft Remote Desktop clients.
• Includes Firefox Web Browser to connect to web applications. Supports “Kiosk” mode.

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Will VDI Blaster™ overwrite my hard drive?

No, when installed in dual boot mode, VDI Blaster™ keeps the original operating system intact and it is possible to boot back into Windows if desired.
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What hardware do I need to install VDI Blaster™?

Devon IT recommends using a PC with a processor running at least at 1Ghz and at least 512MB of RAM.
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VDI Tech Specs

Tech Specs

• A PC running Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit)
• NTFS* formatted hard drive with 1GB available disk space

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