Windows belongs in the datacenter / cloud where it can be effectively managed, protected from outside attacks, and optimized for application and desktop delivery.
On the endpoints, IGEL should be used to convert existing PCs to provide a rock solid, stable, secure and high-performance OS tuned to deliver end-user productivity – eliminating the security and management challenges of having Windows out on the edge.
IGEL's expansive technology partnerships are the secret sauce to the success of our customers and partners. The platform IGEL Ready, ensures that our partner's software is integrated and ready to support you and your goals.
In this session, we will show loading IGEL OS onto a new device, integrating the device into IGEL management, deploying profiles for Citrix, Microsoft AVD, VMware Horizon, and the installation of custom partitions (CP) for Microsoft Edge, Teams, and Zoom.
Steps:
Installation of IGEL OS on new device
- IGEL supports 64-bit x86 devices with a BIOS that can be configured to allow IGEL to install onto and has Linux drivers for components (Networking, trackpad, etc.).
- IGEL OS can be installed from USB, CD-ROM, Microsoft SCCM, Network Boot
- By default, all partner integrations are installed
- Details on IGEL OS installation (LINK)
Integrate device into IGEL management (UMS)
- IGEL UMS provides a single pane of glass to centrally manage IGEL OS endpoints and allows these endpoints to be rapidly provisioned and switched between roles in a few seconds.
- IGEL UMS configuration best practice is to model the existing directory structure (e.g. Active Directory organizational unit (OU)). This allows for inheritance of polices by subordinate OUs.
- Remote shadowing is built into the UMS
- IGEL OS devices can be automatically or manually added to UMS
- Details on IGEL UMS (LINK)
Deployment of profiles from UMS to IGEL OS devices
- Citrix
- Microsoft AVD
- VMware Horizon
- Web Browser and default settings
- Custom Partitions (CP) for native IGEL OS Microsoft Edge, Teams, and Zoom
- Details on IGEL profiles (LINK)