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.

Great DaaS/VDI platform

Opmerkingen: Great!

Pluspunten:

What I liked the most about the product is the use of Docker images for the Desktop images. Making it easy to integrate with existing CI/CD pipelines and able to manage the container images without much hassle. Also being able to self-host is a huge plus and their documentation is very detailed and helpful.

Minpunten:

I really didn't find any cons to the product software itself. Everything works as advertised.

Overwogen alternatieven: Google Workspace

Redenen om voor Kasm Workspaces te kiezen: Cost

Redenen om over te stappen op Kasm Workspaces: Self-Hosted and Cost were the biggest drivers.

Kasm Workspaces review

Pluspunten:

It's good software. The best choice for security

Minpunten:

Missing mobile app your need acces for mobiyle

Kasm Workspaces is a must-have for Chromebook users!

Opmerkingen: Overall, my experience with Kasm Workspaces has been overwhelmingly positive, and I would highly recommend it to any business or organization looking for a reliable and secure platform for streaming containerized apps and desktops. The features it offers, such as enterprise-class orchestration and data loss prevention, make it a top choice in its field.

Pluspunten:

As someone who has been using Kasm Workspaces for a couple of months now, I can confidently say that it has exceeded my expectations. The Container Streaming Platform® has proven to be an essential tool for my work as a software engineer, especially since I primarily use a Chromebook.One of the standout features for me has been the enterprise-class orchestration. It ensures that the delivery of containerized workloads is seamless and efficient, which has been a major asset in my day-to-day work.Another aspect of Kasm Workspaces that I appreciate is the data loss prevention feature. It gives me peace of mind knowing that my sensitive data is protected, and it's a valuable addition to the platform.

Minpunten:

One of the things I dislike about the platform is that the lower tiers can be a bit restrictive in terms of the number of hours included. While I understand that the pricing is tiered to offer a range of options to customers, I do wish that the lower tiers offered a bit more flexibility in terms of the number of hours included.Having said that, I do appreciate that Kasm Workspaces offers a range of pricing tiers to meet the needs of different customers. It's just that, as someone who has been using the software extensively, I do find myself requiring a bit more flexibility in terms of the number of hours included in the lower tiers.Overall, this is a minor issue for me and doesn't diminish my overall satisfaction with the platform. Kasm Workspaces has proven to be a reliable and secure platform for streaming containerized apps and desktops to end-users, and I would highly recommend it to any business or organization.