What is a pool?
Virtual desktops are accessed by connecting to a pool of machines.
A pool is a collection of virtual machines (VMs) or Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) desktops. Essentially, VMs are machines that reside on a server rather than under your desk. The pools define the hardware specifications for these VMs.
Pools
| Pool Name | CPU Cores | CPU Speed | RAM | Software |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UiO Windows Desktop | 2 | 3.00 GHz | 4 GB | Basic |
| UiO Linux Desktop | 4 | 3.00 GHz | 8 GB | Basic |
| Silver | 2 | 3.00 GHz | 8 GB | Expanded |
| Gold | 4 | 3.00 GHz | 12 GB | Expanded |
| Platinum | 4 | 3.00 GHz | 24 GB | Expanded |
| Diamond | 4 | 3.00 GHz | 128 GB | Expanded |
Some pools can also be delivered with a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), indicated by the suffix "+" on the pool name. GPUs enable faster video editing and support specialized software applications.
Note: Ensure you choose the appropriate hardware configuration for your tasks. For example, a Platinum pool for simple tasks like editing Word documents is unnecessary. On the other hand, performing heavy calculations on a Silver pool may be insufficient. Selecting appropriately helps in efficient resource utilization.