Kasm Workspaces

The modern VDI solution

Pluspunten:

For users I like the ease of use since they only need a browser, no need to install a client. As a devops engineer I really like that the applications are hosted on containers making them easy to shift from on-prem to the cloud and also as a container they are efficient with the compute consumption. In my experience legacy VDI solutions have a lot of overhead which increases cost and it is a major reason why I.T. departments host them on local hypervisors rather than using devops methodologies in the cloud. I stopped working and consulting the legacy VDI solutions due to the lack of devops techniques but Kasm is a game changer since it brings DevOps to VDI and I highly recommend at work and to clients.

Minpunten:

Not a must have but other products that have a web interface for virtual apps and desktops offer integrations with ticketing and HR software so that users login to one portal to check in. In my experience user adoption has been "hit and miss" with these integrations since they are limited and often read only API responses from services like ServiceNow or Workday which are better used while logged in. The Kasm Workspace interface is clean and provides a great user experience already.

Overwogen alternatieven: Citrix Workspace

Redenen om voor Kasm Workspaces te kiezen: Better backend technology and easier to deploy as an engineer and ease of use for users.

Overgestapt van: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops en VMware Horizon

Redenen om over te stappen op Kasm Workspaces: Better pricing for a better product.

Why I recommend Kasm

Opmerkingen: Overall, I have been using Kasm for a couple months now, and the software is really nice. I started using it for school, when my district blocked a note taking app that I like. After getting comfortable with Kasm I followed the tutorial in the documentation to make a container for sublime text. After that I made a custom container that auto install ad-block and runs a music streaming service that I like. There is also excellent support.

Pluspunten:

Installing Kasm Workspaces is very easy. It only took about 30 minutes for it to work. Upon logging on for the first time they great job in Web portal design. Adding a new image, docker container, is also very easy. Another very nice feature was the easy ability to add more users. It takes minimal knowledge to set up, and there is excellent documentation to help in the event of problems.

Minpunten:

I did not have problems with Kasm, but the one downside that I don't like is the inability of the admin account to log into all of the sessions. However, I have not looked deeply into this, it may be my mistake.

Overwogen alternatieven: Cameyo

Redenen om over te stappen op Kasm Workspaces: I choose this because there is a free community edition, and it uses Linux. While that may scare some off the nice part about using Linux is I don't need to worry about licensing. If I choose something like Cameyo I would.

Kasm Workspaces review

Pluspunten:

It's good software. The best choice for security

Minpunten:

Missing mobile app your need acces for mobiyle

Cloud Hosted Applications and Desktops

Opmerkingen: A great way to leverage the cloud when interacting with the internet to make sure that your computer and data stays safe.

Pluspunten:

Cloud service that provides access to applications, desktops and browsers. This allows me to interact with the web without putting my browser/computer at risk. The Sharing feature is very useful for screen sharing without having to join into a web conference application. The ability to launch a desktop to have access to installed applications or to modify files with a full productivity suite is very useful.

Minpunten:

File upload is through the control panel instead of drag-and-drop.

Overwogen alternatieven: Isolation Platform, Cigloo Browser Isolation Management Platform en Ericom Shield

Redenen om over te stappen op Kasm Workspaces: The best price of the available solutions, cloud hosted and browser-based so I don’t have to install any software.

Remote Applications and Desktops? Kasm is what you need.

Pluspunten:

We tried Kasm for a specific project to deploy desktop and remote apps, and Kasm helps us achieve this task. It was easy to deploy and easy to learn. If you need a remote isolate browse or a VDI Solutions without spending a ton of money, Kasm is what you're looking for.

Minpunten:

I don't see any cons. Maybe nice to have support for multiples languages.

Overwogen alternatieven: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Redenen om over te stappen op Kasm Workspaces: Do not require a ton of hardware to run, was easy to deploy and learn how works.