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DESKTOP AS A SERVICE

WHAT IS DAAS IN CLOUD COMPUTING?
• DaaS or Desktop as a Service is a cloud computing technology that gives users 
access to fully virtualized cloud hosted virtual desktops. These virtual machines 
(VMs) can be logged in from multiple devices and wherever there is internet.
• Desktop as a Service is offered by a third party Cloud Service Provider (CSP) like 
Apps4Rent. DaaS is a very powerful cloud technology due to its flexibility, versatility 
and instant scalability. In exchange for using their cloud infrastructure, CSPs charge 
DaaS users a fee.
• In Desktop as a Service, all the underlying hardware and technology is managed by 
the cloud provider. A single DaaS provider may be serving multiple enterprises with 
DaaS technology through its large data center(s).
BELOW IS THE LIST OF BENEFITS OF DAAS
Enables Anytime/Anywhere Access to Digital Assets
Because this benefit enables remote workers to accomplish tasks wherever they may be, it also increases productivity.
Improved Security
DaaS providers can leverage economies of scale to establish a more comprehensive cyber security program than most 
businesses. That’s not all. Since digital assets are hosted by the DaaS provider, i.e. in a central location and not stored 
on end users’ devices, those assets remain secure even if a device lands in the wrong hands.
Reduces CAPEX Considerably
DaaS desktops and applications have low system requirements that allow them to run on inexpensive thin clients or 
even old PCs/laptops. DaaS customers can even implement a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) program, enable 
employees to use their own devices, and, in turn, realize even greater savings on hardware.
Businesses Can Adopt Remote Work Practices
Eliminate costs for office space, electricity, air conditioning, and several other operational expenses.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
• Desktop as a Service is a cloud-based solution. Therefore, a virtual desktop that a user accesses is hosted by a 
service provider in the cloud and is delivered through an active internet connection. Since the 
Windows Virtual Machines is hosted in the cloud, DaaS provides the flexibility of accessing it from anywhere and 
on any device that supports the virtual desktops. This allows for great flexibility while being able to keep up with 
the rise of remote work culture. 
• In a DaaS delivery model, the service provider controls all the backend infrastructure and expenditures 
associated with the maintenance, sparing the users from advanced operational costs. The service provider takes 
care of storage, security, system upgrades, and backups. The provider then charges the users or organizations 
in a subscription-based model for rendering the services.
WHICH TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS USE DESKTOP AS A 
SERVICE?
•SMEs
DaaS is typically suitable for small-and-medium-sized businesses (SMEs). It makes sense for companies that 
require IT services but lack the funds for a full-time systems administrator. Organizations purchase the service 
through a subscription model—usually based on the number of virtual desktop instances required per month.
•Start-Ups and Seasonal Workers
Other types of organizations that can benefit from this technology include start-ups, businesses with seasonal 
employees, or companies with a large number of remote users. From the scalability prospect, as the number 
of users increases, so does the complexity of IT needs. Suddenly, you need newer hardware, more memory, 
more processors, various applications for various departments, and so on. DaaS enables these businesses to 
scale up or down on demand.
•Companies Running Legacy Operating Systems
Another sector is companies running legacy operating systems like Windows XP. To avoid the direct upgrade 
capital expenditure of their PCs to run a current OS, they can serve Windows 7, 8, or 10 from the cloud on 
their XP machines and use them as thin clients.
LIMITATIONS OF DAAS
• High-Speed Interaction Connection
DaaS has a number of drawbacks, one of which is that it necessitates a high-speed Internet connection. 
Most modern organizations have reliable access to high-performance Internet connections, so this isn’t a 
significant impediment. However, if you run a unique type of business, such as one where staff are 
frequently stationed in remote locations without access to high-speed Internet, DaaS might not be right 
for you.
• Staff Training
The second disadvantage of DaaS is that it necessitates training. Your staff will need to get acclimated 
to logging onto their PCs via the cloud, and they may need to learn a few new technologies to do so. 
Depending on whatever DaaS platform you use, determining how to deploy cloud desktops could be 
another downside of DaaS. You may not know how many vCPUs, memory, and other resources your staff 
need, making it difficult to choose the right cloud desktops
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