Remote Desktop Session Host Versus VDI

There are trade-offs between Remote Desktop Session Host (RDSH, formerly Windows Terminal Services) and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) on hardware requirements, isolation of users, application compatibility, and other factors. This chart compares RDSH with VDI in specific areas using either fair or good rankings. The number of users supported per server (or density) is listed first, as it directly affects hardware costs. Isolation and application compatibility are considered next, as a problem in these areas could stop or derail deployment. Other factors should not stop deployment but need to be kept in mind.