Safari Micro Delivers Managed GPU Virtual Desktops with SafariDesktops

Challenge

A public-sector organization needed a scalable virtual desktop platform capable of supporting more demanding desktop workloads while reducing the day-to-day management burden on internal IT resources. Key requirements included a managed virtual desktop platform with GPU-enabled desktop performance, integration with Microsoft 365 and Active Directory, centralized performance analytics and monitoring, optimized virtual desktop images and applications, connectivity with the organization's existing Azure environment, and user profile persistence across virtual desktop sessions.

Approach

Safari Micro delivered SafariDesktops as a managed virtual desktop service built to support multi-session desktop access, centralized administration, and GPU-backed performance. The solution included ongoing managed virtual desktop support to reduce the internal workload required to operate and maintain the platform, complete desktop management and maintenance including ongoing administration of the SafariDesktops environment, Microsoft 365 and Active Directory integration to align identity and access management across the desktop platform, optimized virtual desktop images and applications for a consistent desktop experience, 30 GB FSLogix user profile containers for profile portability and session consistency, virtual desktop analytics and performance monitoring for visibility into environment health and user experience, and connectivity into the organization's existing Azure environment. The technical environment used N16 multi-session GPU hosts in East US 2 with AMD EPYC 7742 processors (16 vCPU, 2.44 GHz, 56 GB RAM) and 8 GB AMD Instinct MI25 GPU memory.

Results

• Centralized virtual desktop management delivered by Safari Micro, reducing internal IT administrative burden
• GPU-backed performance provided for heavier desktop workloads via N16 multi-session hosts with AMD Instinct MI25 GPU
• Microsoft 365 and Active Directory integration aligned identity, access, and user management across the desktop platform
• 30 GB FSLogix user profile containers deployed for profile persistence and consistent session experience
• Optimized virtual desktop images and applications standardized the desktop environment
• Performance analytics and monitoring provided visibility into environment health and user experience
• SafariDesktops deployment connected into the organization's existing Azure environment