Step 1 — Prepare: Decision Guide¶
Answer the four architecture questions below before installation. The selections determine the installation paths required in Step 2.
Decision 1 — Desktop delivery model¶
| Scenario | Recommended model |
|---|---|
| Users share a pool of Windows servers (no personal OS) | SHD — Shared Hosted Desktop |
| Each user needs a personal, persistent Windows desktop | VDI — Dynamic Persistent |
| Users get a fresh desktop on every login, no personal data | VDI — Dynamic Non-Persistent |
| Existing physical PCs require brokering | Physical Desktop Integration |
When to choose SHD
SHD scales better per server licence and suits task workers (call-centre, data-entry). Choose VDI when users install personal applications or need a consistent profile.
Decision 2 — HySecure gateway topology¶
| Requirement | Topology |
|---|---|
| PoC / lab / under 50 users | Single-node standalone |
| Production, need failover | Active-Passive 2-node cluster |
| High-load, geographic spread | 3-node HA cluster |
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Decision 3 — HyWorks controller topology¶
| Requirement | Topology |
|---|---|
| PoC / under 100 desktops | Single node |
| Production failover | Active-Passive cluster |
| >500 concurrent desktops | Multi-node scale-out |
Decision 4 — Licensing model¶
| Model | How it works |
|---|---|
| Named | Licence tied to a specific user; user can log in from any device |
| Concurrent | Floating pool; licence checked out on login, returned on logout |
| Registered | Licence tied to a device; any AD user on that device is covered |
Note
Select the licensing model before applying the licence key — it cannot be changed without re-licensing.
Next: Platform Preparation¶
Once the four decisions above are resolved, proceed to validate infrastructure prerequisites.