How to minimize bandwidth usage in Virtual Desktop optimization

Windows desktop settings for optimizing WAN performance

The adjustment and optimization of the operating system is extremely important. When there are more than tens of thousands of instances, a small reduction in bandwidth usage can have a very significant effect. Even a 10% reduction in CPU, I/O, or network usage can have a significant effect on the entire deployment.

In Windows, there is a large number of display settings that require additional bandwidth to be implemented. The first step in optimizing a WAN network is to consider shutting down these features to significantly reduce the average bandwidth and peak bandwidth required.

These configurations are not required, but you may want to test the effect of shutting down some of the display settings that users do not need. These settings changes apply to RDP and PCoIP, reducing the amount of network bandwidth you use.

For more information about Windows 7 and Windows XP settings for View deployment, see:

? "VMware View Optimization Guide for Windows 7"

? "Windows XP Deployment Guide"

Windows 7 Display Settings optimization

To optimize your Windows 7 display settings, use the command file Commands.txt in the VMware View Optimization Guide for Windows 7. This file should be run only by an experienced administrator who fully understands the changes made by the script. Read the "Optimization assistance provided" and the "Appendix B" chapter.

Important: If you are implementing role management, remove the following line from the script for these desktops:

Powershell set-service ' VSS '-startuptype ' disabled '

...

vssadmin Delete Shadows/all/quiet

Powershell disable-computerrestore-drive C:\

To optimize display settings:

1. Save the Commands.txt as a commands.bat.

2. Right-click Commands.bat and select Run as Administrator.

Windows XP Display Settings optimization

To set visual effects to best performance:

1. Right-click My Computer, and then select Properties.

2. On the Advanced tab, click Settings.

3. Select the "Adjust for best performance" option.

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Delete Desktop Wallpaper:

1. On the Start menu, click Run.

2. Enter Gpedit.msc to display the Group Policy window.

3. In the Computer Configuration folder, select Administrative Templates > Windows component ">" Terminal Services ">

"Force delete Remote Desktop wallpaper."

4. Select Enabled, and then click OK.

To enable a blank screen saver:

1. On the Start menu, click Run.

2. Type Gpedit.msc to display the Group Policy window.

3. In the User Configuration folder, select Administrative Templates > Control Panel ">" Show ">" Screen saver ". The Screen Saver dialog box appears.

4. Select Enabled.

5. Click Next to display the screen Saver executable name properties (Screensaver executable File Name property) dialog box.

Type SCRNSAVE.SCR as the screen saver executable file name.

To enable the Classic Start menu:

1. Right-click the taskbar and choose Properties.

2. On the Start Menu tab, select the Classic Start menu.

3. Click Apply, and then click Customize.

4. Scroll to the bottom of the Advanced Start menu options and choose Show Small Icons on the Start menu.

5. Deselect use Personalized menus, click OK, and then click OK again.