Enterprise administrators provision virtual desktops and perform routine maintenance through virtual desktop service management.

In the Huawei FusionAccess solution, desktop provisioning is the process of creating and assigning virtual machines to users. The "provisioning proportion mode" is a key parameter in this process. Mode A (1:1) represents the "Single User" or "Static" assignment mode. In this configuration, one virtual machine is permanently bound to one user. This is typically used for Full Copy desktops where the user requires a persistent environment with their own dedicated storage and personalized settings. The user has exclusive rights to the VM, and their data remains on the disk even after logging off. This ensures the highest level of personalization and performance for individual employees.

Mode B (1:N) represents the "Dynamic" or "Pool" assignment mode. In a 1:N scenario, a group of users shares a pool of virtual machines. This is commonly implemented using Linked Clone technology to save storage space and simplify management. For example, in a task-oriented environment like a call center or a training center, multiple users (N) can log into a set of virtual machines based on the same template (1) at different times. The system assigns an available VM from the pool to the user upon login. This maximizes resource utilization because not all users are online simultaneously.

Furthermore, the selection of these modes directly affects the backend storage design and the maintenance strategy. For 1:1 desktops, backup and disaster recovery must be managed per individual VM, whereas for 1:N pooled desktops, the administrator focuses on the security and integrity of the "Golden Image" or parent template. Understanding these two primary modes is crucial for administrators to choose the right technology—Full Copy for persistent 1:1 needs or Linked Clone for efficient 1:N pools—based on user requirements and hardware capacity.

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