Overview

This demonstration shows the end-to-end systems approach that delivers the next-generation virtual workspace by unifying virtual desktops, voice, and video. Cisco and partner engineers can use the provided script to start showing the value of desktop virtualization and collaboration without needing to set up a lab. The customization and localization features of dCloud deliver administrative access so you can truly make this demo your own by changing the script, modifying the endpoints used, and much more.

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Demonstration Scenarios

  • Voice and video collaboration capabilities in desktop virtualization using Cisco Virtual Experience Client (VXC) endpoints
  • Video calling and a range of communication channels
  • Voice and video quality before and after Cisco Virtual Experience Infrastructure (VXI)
  • Video quality and performance on Citrix and VMware virtual desktops
  • VMware View Administration

Demonstration Requirements

Required

  • Laptop

Recommended

  • Cisco router supported by dCloud
  • Cisco AnyConnect VPN client
  • Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6000 Series
  • Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 2100 Series
  • Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 2200 Series
  • Cisco Unified IP Phone 9900 Series
  • Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7900 Series

Optional

  • Apple iPad

Demonstration Components

  • Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Manager Software 1.4
  • Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6
  • Cisco Unified Personal Communicator 8.5.4
  • Cisco Unity Connection 8.6
  • Citrix XenDesktop 5.5
  • VMware View 4.6

Demonstration Features

Demonstration Script
  • Key messages for key players
  • Business impact and benefits across industries
  • Demonstration setup and presenter recommendations
Endpoint Support
  • Demonstrate with or without endpoints on customer premises, at an event and virtually with WebEx
  • Support for endpoint kit v3, Cisco VXC 6215, 2212, 2211, 2112, 2111, Apple iPhone and iPad
Before and After VXI
  • Use VXC 6215 to show voice and video quality using Cisco VXI
Cisco Unified Computing System Manager
  • UCS B200 blades used to demonstrate all VXI components
  • Administrator access to create and configure service profiles
Citrix XenDesktop
  • Pre-configured Windows 7 desktop groups with all relevant clients installed
  • Administrator access to create and connect to desktop groups
  • Administrator access to XenApp for application publishing
VMware View
  • Pre-configured Windows 7 desktop pools with all relevant clients installed
  • Administrator access to create and connect to desktop pools
Cisco Unified Presence
  • Cisco Unified Personal Communicator
  • Group Chat
  • Visual voicemail
  • Video conferencing (point-to-point video)
  • Escalation to voice, video
  • Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP) with Cisco Unified Presence
Cisco Unity Connection
  • Personal call transfer rules
  • iPhone motion-activated voice-enabled directory handler