What is Daas?
The world of cloud computing seems to be a bottomless well of new and exciting acronyms. You may have heard of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS — but here is one you might not be as familiar with, Desktop-as-a-Service or DaaS.
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is a cloud computing offering where a cloud service provider like mPowered IT delivers virtual desktops to end users over the Internet, licensed with a per-user subscription.
What is Daas?
The world of cloud computing seems to be a bottomless well of new and exciting acronyms. You may have heard of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS — but here is one you might not be as familiar with, Desktop-as-a-Service or DaaS.
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is a cloud computing offering where a cloud service provider like mPowered IT delivers virtual desktops to end users over the Internet, licensed with a per-user subscription.
So, what are the advantages of Desktop as a Service?
Desktop as a Service offers some clear advantages over a traditional desktop model. Deploying or decommissioning active end users with DaaS is much faster and less expensive.
1.Faster deployment and decommissioning of active end users: The desktop is already configured, it just needs to be connected to a new device. For seasonal businesses that consistently spikes and drops in demand or employees, DaaS can save a lot of time and money.
- Cost savings:Because the devices that run DaaS require much less computing power than a traditional desktop machine or laptop, they are less expensive and use less power.
- Increased device flexibility:DaaS runs on a variety of operating systems and device types, which supports the trend of users bringing their own devices into the office and shifts the burden of supporting the desktop on all of those devices to the cloud service provider.
- Enhanced security:Because the data is stored in the data center with DaaS, security risks are considerably lower. If a laptop or mobile device is stolen, it can simply be disconnected from the service. Since none of the DaaS data lives on that stolen device, the risk of a thief accessing sensitive data is lower. Security patches and updates are also easier to install in a DaaS environment because all of the desktops can be updated simultaneously from a remote location.
The benefits of DaaS include simplified management, increased flexibility, and lower cost of ownership compared to traditional models. Businesses that aim to offer remote work options and personal device flexibility can use DaaS to quickly and easily create a digital workspace. Users may log in to their virtual desktop from anywhere, via many different kinds of devices, and their desktop will look exactly the same as when they last visited from a different location. All they need is an internet connection. Since the data lives in a centralized, remote location, it can be constantly backed up – no need for users to manage back-ups on their own or worry about data existing on a computer at the office but not at home.
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