KR20240101102A - App store system for virtual desktop user and virtual desktop service method based on it - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an app store system for virtual desktop users, which includes a management server that provides an interface so that users can select an operating system (OS) or program for a virtual desktop environment on a web basis through a client; and an operating server that receives the client's selection result from the management server and allocates a virtual desktop that operates based on the operating system or program selected through the client to the user.

Description

App store system for virtual desktop users, and virtual desktop service method based thereon {APP STORE SYSTEM FOR VIRTUAL DESKTOP USER AND VIRTUAL DESKTOP SERVICE METHOD BASED ON IT}

The present invention relates to an app store system for virtual desktop users and a virtual desktop service method based on the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a web-based app store that supports users to directly change the operating system and install and delete programs. It relates to an app store system for virtual desktop users that provides virtual desktop services to users and a virtual desktop service method based on the same.

With the development of domestic cloud technology, the introduction of cloud desktop service (DaaS: Desktop as a Service), which serves the user's individual virtualized desktop environment remotely by introducing the concept of separating the desktop environment from the physical PC, is rapidly spreading. .

Cloud desktop service is a cloud service that allows you to access a company's internal network anytime, anywhere, and from any device, as long as there is an Internet connection. Because all information is stored on a central server, the cloud desktop service has a low risk of information leakage even if the user's individual PC is exposed to a virus, damaged, or lost, and can be said to be the safest technology for accessing a company's business network from outside.

In addition, as the rate of working from home increases in line with the times, many users are processing work through virtual desktop services.

However, most users who use virtual desktops use the given virtual desktop environment.

Additionally, you can install and uninstall programs within the virtual desktop environment yourself, but this takes a lot of time.

Additionally, users can change the operating system themselves, but this can be a difficult task for the average user.

The background technology of the present invention is disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1237505 (2013.02.20) titled ‘Server and method for providing virtual desktop service providing multi-session’.

The present invention provides an app store system for virtual desktop users that supports users to directly change the operating system and install and delete programs through a web-based app store, and provides virtual desktop services to users based on this, and a virtual app store system based on the same. The purpose is to provide a desktop service method.

An app store system for virtual desktop users according to some embodiments of the present invention includes a management server that provides an interface so that users can select an operating system (OS) or program for a virtual desktop environment on a web basis through a client; and an operating server that receives the selection result of the client from the management server and allocates a virtual desktop that operates based on the operating system or program selected through the client to the user.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the management server allocates a virtual desktop to the user in conjunction with the operation server based on user information input from the client.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the management server monitors the status of the operation server and performs a load balancing or HA (high availability) role of the operation server.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the operating server operates a virtual desktop on an in-memory basis by storing and using a virtual desktop image in memory.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the management server lists operating systems through the client and allows the user to select at least one of the operating systems.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the management server displays icons for selecting whether to use each operating system through the client and checks whether the icons are checked.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the management server lists programs through the client and allows the user to install and delete at least one of the programs.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the management server displays icons for selecting whether to use each program through the client and checks whether the icons are checked.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the management server provides a vAPP immediate execution function that does not require installation of an operating system, allowing a user to run a single program without installing an operating system.

A virtual desktop service method based on an app store system for virtual desktop users according to some embodiments of the present invention allows the management server to list the operating systems (OS: Operating Systems) or programs of the virtual desktop environment on a web-based basis through the user's client. allowing the user to make a selection; When an operating system or program is selected through the client, the management server transmits the selection result through the client to the operating server; and providing a virtual desktop service to the user by the operating server executing the selected operating system or program through the client according to the selection result received from the management server.

Some embodiments of the present invention further include the step of the management server allocating a virtual desktop to the user in conjunction with the operation server based on user information input from the client.

Some embodiments of the present invention further include the step of the management server monitoring the status of the operation server and performing a load balancing or HA (high availability) role of the operation server.

In the step of providing the virtual desktop service in some embodiments of the present invention, the operating server operates the virtual desktop on an in-memory basis by storing and using the virtual desktop image in memory.

In some embodiments of the present invention, in the step of listing the operating system or program of the virtual desktop environment and allowing the user to select it, the management server displays an icon for selecting whether to use each operating system or program through the client and displays the icon. It is characterized by checking whether or not to check.

In some embodiments of the present invention, in the step of listing the operating system or program of the virtual desktop environment and allowing the user to select it, the management server provides a vAPP immediate execution function that does not require operating system installation, allowing the user to run only one program without installing the operating system. It is characterized by being executable.

A virtual desktop service method based on an app store system for virtual desktop users according to some embodiments of the present invention allows the management server to selectively install an operating system (OS: Operating Systems) or program of a virtual desktop environment on a web-based basis through a client. providing an interface so that it can be used; And the operation server receiving the selection result of the client from the management server, and selectively executing at least one of the operating system and program selected by the client to provide a virtual desktop service to the user.

In the step of providing the virtual desktop service of some embodiments of the present invention, the management server monitors the status of the operation server and performs a load balancing or HA (high availability) role of the operation server. Do it as

In the step of providing an interface to selectively use an operating system or program of the virtual desktop environment in some embodiments of the present invention, the management server lists operating systems through the client to allow the user to select at least one of the operating systems. It is characterized by

In the step of providing an interface to selectively use an operating system or program of the virtual desktop environment in some embodiments of the present invention, the management server lists programs through the client so that the user can install and delete at least one of the programs. It is characterized by allowing it to be present.

In the step of providing an interface to selectively use the operating system or program of the virtual desktop environment in some embodiments of the present invention, the management server provides a vAPP immediate execution function that does not require operating system installation, so that the user can run the program without installing the operating system. It is characterized in that only one can be executed.

The app store system for virtual desktop users and the virtual desktop service method based on the same according to the present invention support users to directly change the operating system and install and delete programs through a web-based app store, and based on this, provide virtual desktop services to users. Provides desktop services.

The app store system for virtual desktop users and the virtual desktop service method based on the same according to the present invention allow users to quickly use their desired programs through the vAPP immediate execution function that does not require operating system installation for users who use only one program. Support so that you can

The app store system for virtual desktop users and the virtual desktop service method based on the same according to the present invention are web-based, are compatible with all operating systems, and can be run even on thin clients with few resources.

1 is a block diagram of an app store system for virtual desktop users according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an example diagram of an operating system selection screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is an exemplary diagram of a program selection screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is an example of a vApp immediate execution screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a flowchart of a virtual desktop service method based on an app store system for virtual desktop users according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an example of an app store system for virtual desktop users and a virtual desktop service method based on the same according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this process, the thickness of lines or sizes of components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation. In addition, the terms described below are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, and may vary depending on the intention or custom of the user or operator. Therefore, definitions of these terms should be made based on the content throughout this specification.

1 is a block diagram of an app store system for virtual desktop users according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a virtual desktop user web-based app store system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a management server 300 and an operation server 200.

The client 100 receives user information from the user and transmits it to the management server 300 to access the virtual desktop user web-based app store system.

User information may include the user's ID or password, but is not particularly limited.

While connected to the virtual desktop user web-based app store system, the client 100 receives and lists the operating system (OS) and program list of the virtual desktop environment from the management server 300, allowing the user to use the operating system and programs. Allows you to select directly.

The client 100 lists a list of operating systems and allows the user to select at least one of the operating systems. When at least one of the operating systems is selected by the user, the client 100 transmits the selection result for the operating system to the management server 300. The operating system of the client 100 may be Linux, Windows, Android, etc.

Additionally, the client 100 lists a list of programs and allows the user to select at least one of the programs. When at least one of the programs is selected by the user, the client 100 transmits the selection result for the program to the management server 300.

The client 100 allows the virtual desktop service provided by the operation server 200 to be used.

In this case, the client 100 provides a virtual desktop service based on the operating system or program selected by the user.

The client 100 can receive data such as display information, audio, images, and video of the virtual desktop of the operating server 200, as well as cursor information according to mouse or touch input. there is.

The client 100 may provide a multi-viewer function that shows the display of the virtual desktop.

The client 100 may be a thin client that uses only minimal resources for display output.

The client 100 may provide a redirection function that specifies a direction to a newly designated location rather than a default location in the computing environment. When a user runs a specific application on the initially assigned virtual desktop, the client 100 searches for the application and an optimized operating system and creates a new virtual desktop corresponding to the corresponding application, allowing a natural transition to using the virtual desktop.

The client 100 may be connected to devices such as a local printer, USB (universal serial bus) device, local disk, and webcam/microphone. Devices connected to the client 100 are not particularly limited.

The user can view the screen of the virtual desktop through the client 100.

The user can select an operating system or program according to his/her will based on the screen output from the client 100.

The operating server 200 provides a virtual desktop service to the user by selectively executing at least one of the operating system and programs according to the user's selection result transmitted from the management server 300.

The Baron RD Protocol of the operating server 200 manages software resources including an operating system, applications, and user profiles for virtual desktop services.

The operating server 200 operates on an in-memory basis by storing and using virtual desktop images in memory. Here, the in-memory disk of the operation server 200?? The Inmemory Dedup Engine stores user images on a memory disk and can additionally store user images in separate storage for backup purposes. In this case, the operation server 200 may remove duplicate user images. This in-memory-based operation server 200 stores user images on a memory disk, so the input/output speed is relatively much faster than that of the existing disk-based operation server 200.

The operation of the operation server 200 is managed through the virtual machine operation agent (Virtual Machine Engine) of the operation server 200. The virtual machine agent allows virtual desktop services to be provided through a hypervisor.

The virtual machine operating agent receives the user's selection information, that is, information about the operating system or program selected by the user, from the management server 300 and transmits it to the hypervisor.

The virtual machine operating agent monitors the operation of the operating server 200 and transmits monitoring information to the management server 300. Monitoring information transmitted from the virtual machine operating agent may be used for load balancing or HA (High Availability) functions for the operating server 200 of the management server 300. This will be described later.

The hypervisor virtualizes resources and creates a virtual machine. Resources may include CPU, GPU, NIC, HDD, etc.

A hypervisor can accommodate and manage multiple virtual machines. The hypervisor creates a virtual machine using the user's selection information received from the client 100 from the management server 300, such as the operating system or program selected by the user, and operates and manages the created virtual machine, Provides virtual desktop services to users.

The virtual machine may include a monitoring agent that monitors the virtual machine, an office support engine (application software), and an RD manager for communicating with the RD (Remote Desktop) protocol.

The management server 300 performs management of users and the operation server 200. For this purpose, the management server 300 includes a database and a manager system.

The database stores user information, farm/host data, and operational data.

The manager system receives user information from the client 100 through REST API. User information may include the user's ID and password. User information is not particularly limited.

The manager system includes a User Monitoring System. The user monitoring system performs user authentication by comparing user information with previously stored information. As a result of user authentication, virtual desktop services are provided only to legitimate users.

The manager system includes a secure engine. The Secure Engine performs SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) authentication. The secure engine performs authentication for clients 100 accessing the management server 300 through a web browser.

The manager system includes an Operator Manager Engine.

When a user connects through the client 100, the operation management engine allocates a virtual desktop to the user in connection with the operation server 200 through user information and manages the virtual desktop.

The operation management engine provides an interface that allows a user to select operating systems and programs in a virtual desktop environment and use the selected operating systems and programs through the client 100 on a web basis.

The operation management engine provides a list of operating systems through the client 100 so that at least one of the operating systems can be selected. At this time, the operation management engine displays icons for selecting whether to use each operating system through the client 100 and checks whether the icons are checked.

Figure 2 is an exemplary diagram of an operating system selection screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, OS1, OS2, and OS3 are displayed on the screen of the client 100, and icons for selecting whether to use each operating system (OS1, OS2m OS3) are displayed. OS1, with Connects selected, is the operating system selected by the user. Operating systems with Disconnest selected are deleted.

The operation management engine provides a list of programs through the client 100 so that at least one of the programs can be selected. At this time, the operation management engine displays icons for selecting whether to use each program through the client 100 and checks whether the icons are checked.

Accordingly, the user can easily select and use the operating system he or she wants to use through the client 100, thereby eliminating the inconvenience of installing or changing the operating system.

Figure 3 is an exemplary diagram of a program selection screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, Program1 to Program6 are displayed on the screen of the client 100, and icons for selecting whether to use each program (Program1 to Program6) are displayed. Program1 and Program4 with Connects selected are the programs selected by the user. Programs with Disconnest selected are deleted.

Here, the program may be a program executed through a previously selected operating system, but is not limited thereto.

The operation management engine adds a brief description, version, operating system, etc. for each program so that users can understand and run the program.

Accordingly, the user can easily select and use the program he or she wants to use through the client 100, thereby eliminating the inconvenience of installing, deleting, or changing the program directly.

As described above, once the selection of the operating system and program is completed, the operation management engine connects with the operation server 200 to allow the user to access the virtual desktop and use the virtual desktop service.

Thereafter, when the operation management engine receives a request from the client 100 to change the operating system or add or change a program, it disconnects from the currently connected virtual desktop.

The operation management engine selects the operating system and program from the client 100 through the process described above, and allows the client 100 to access the changed virtual desktop, so that the user can use the virtual desktop service based on the changed virtual desktop. do.

The operation management engine provides a vAPP instant launch function that does not require operating system installation, allowing users to run a single program without installing an operating system.

Figure 4 is an example of a vApp immediate execution screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 4, a screen implementing a function that allows a user to immediately run a program without selecting an operating system is shown.

Generally, in order to run a program, an operating system is required to install the program, and the operating system requires time to boot. However, the operation management engine provides a vAPP immediate execution function that allows you to access and use the program immediately when you run it.

In addition, in the above process, the operation management engine receives monitoring information of the operation server 200 from the operation server 200.

The operation management engine manages the operation server 200 according to monitoring information.

A plurality of operation servers 200 may be provided, and each operation server 200 may operate at least one virtual machine.

Accordingly, the operation management engine monitors the status of each operation server 200 based on the monitoring information received from the operation server 200, and plays a load balancing or HA (high availability) role for the operation server 200 according to the monitoring results. Perform.

Hereinafter, a virtual desktop service method based on an app store system for virtual desktop users according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 5.

Figure 5 is a flowchart of a virtual desktop service method based on an app store system for virtual desktop users according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, first, the client 100 receives user information from the user (S10).

The client 100 transmits user information to the management server 300.

The management server 300 performs user authentication based on user information received from the client 100 (S20). In addition, the management server 300 performs SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) authentication.

If the user is a legitimate user, the management server 300 provides an interface that allows the user to select operating systems and programs of the virtual desktop environment through the client 100 and use these operating systems and programs on a web basis.

To be more specific, the management server 300 lists the operating system through the client 100 (S30). At this time, the management server 300 displays icons for selecting whether to use each operating system and checks whether the icons are checked. The management server 300 selects an operating system according to the user's selection (S40).

The management server 300 lists programs that can operate on the operating system selected in the above process through the client 100 (S50). At this time, the management server 300 displays icons for selecting whether to use each program and checks whether the icons are checked. The management server 300 selects a program according to the user's selection (S60).

The management server 300 provides virtual desktop services based on the selected operating system and program in conjunction with the operation server 200. That is, the management server 300 connects with the operation server 200 through user information and allocates a virtual desktop running with an operating system and program selected by the user to the user so that the user can use the virtual desktop (S70).

In this process, the management server 300 receives monitoring information of the operation server 200 from each operation server 200. The management server 300 analyzes monitoring information and performs a load balancing or HA role for the operation server 200 according to the monitoring results.

Meanwhile, the management server 300 provides a vAPP immediate execution function that does not require installation of an operating system, allowing a user to run a single program without installing an operating system.

The present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, but these are merely illustrative, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications and other equivalent embodiments are possible therefrom. You will understand. Therefore, the scope of technical protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the patent claims below.

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Claims (20)

A management server that provides an interface so that users can select an operating system (OS: Operating Systems) or program for a virtual desktop environment on a web-based basis through a client; and
An app store system for virtual desktop users, including an operation server that receives the selection result of the client from the management server and allocates to the user a virtual desktop that operates based on an operating system or program selected through the client. The method of claim 1, wherein the management server
An app store system for virtual desktop users, characterized in that allocating a virtual desktop to a user in conjunction with the operation server based on user information input from the client. The method of claim 1, wherein the management server
A virtual desktop user web-based app store system, characterized in that it monitors the status of the operation server and performs a load balancing or HA (high availability) role of the operation server. The method of claim 1, wherein the operating server is
A virtual desktop user web-based app store system characterized by operating a virtual desktop on an in-memory basis by storing and using a virtual desktop image in memory. The method of claim 1, wherein the management server
A virtual desktop user web-based app store system, characterized in that the operating systems are listed through the client so that the user can select at least one of the operating systems. The method of claim 5, wherein the management server
A virtual desktop user web-based app store system, characterized in that icons for selecting whether to use each operating system are displayed through the client to check whether the icons are checked. The method of claim 1, wherein the management server
A virtual desktop user web-based app store system, characterized in that it lists programs through the client and allows a user to install and delete at least one of the programs. The method of claim 7, wherein the management server
A virtual desktop user web-based app store system, characterized in that icons for selecting whether to use each program are displayed through the client to check whether the icons are checked. The method of claim 1, wherein the management server
A virtual desktop user web-based app store system that provides a vAPP instant launch function that does not require operating system installation, allowing users to run a single program without installing an operating system. A step where the management server lists operating systems (OS: Operating Systems) or programs of a virtual desktop environment and allows the user to select them on a web-based basis through a client;
When an operating system or program is selected through the client, the management server transmits the selection result through the client to the operating server; and
A virtual desktop based on an app store system for virtual desktop users, including providing a virtual desktop service to the user by the operating server executing the selected operating system or program through the client according to the selection result received from the management server. How to service your desktop. The app store system of claim 10, further comprising assigning a virtual desktop to the user by the management server in conjunction with the operation server based on user information input from the client. One virtual desktop service method. The app store system for virtual desktop users according to claim 10, further comprising the step of the management server monitoring the status of the operation server and performing a load balancing or high availability (HA) role of the operation server. A virtual desktop service method based on . The method of claim 10, wherein in providing the virtual desktop service,
A virtual desktop service method based on an app store system for virtual desktop users, wherein the operating server operates the virtual desktop on an in-memory basis by storing and using the virtual desktop image in memory. The method of claim 10, wherein in listing the operating system or program of the virtual desktop environment and allowing the user to select,
The management server is a virtual desktop service based on an app store system for virtual desktop users, characterized in that it displays icons for selecting whether to use each operating system or program through the client and checks whether the icon is checked. method. The method of claim 10, wherein in listing the operating system or program of the virtual desktop environment and allowing the user to select,
A virtual desktop service method based on an app store system for virtual desktop users, characterized in that the management server provides a vAPP immediate execution function that does not require operating system installation, allowing users to run only one program without installing an operating system. A management server providing an interface so that a user can selectively use an operating system (OS) or program of a virtual desktop environment through a client on a web basis; and
An app store system for virtual desktop users comprising the step of an operating server receiving the selection result of the client from the management server and selectively executing at least one of the operating system and program selected by the client to provide a virtual desktop service to the user. A virtual desktop service method based on . The method of claim 16, wherein in providing the virtual desktop service,
A virtual desktop service based on an app store system for virtual desktop users, further comprising the step of the management server monitoring the status of the operation server and performing a load balancing or HA (high availability) role of the operation server. method. The method of claim 16, wherein providing an interface to selectively use an operating system or program of the virtual desktop environment,
A virtual desktop service method based on an app store system for virtual desktop users, wherein the management server lists operating systems through the client and allows a user to select at least one of the operating systems. The method of claim 16, wherein providing an interface to selectively use an operating system or program of the virtual desktop environment,
A virtual desktop service method based on an app store system for virtual desktop users, wherein the management server lists programs through the client and allows a user to install and delete at least one of the programs. The method of claim 16, wherein providing an interface to selectively use an operating system or program of the virtual desktop environment,
A virtual desktop service method based on an app store system for virtual desktop users, characterized in that the management server provides a vAPP immediate execution function that does not require operating system installation, allowing users to run only one program without installing an operating system.

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