Persistent vs non-persistent desktop – part2

In part 1 we covered the persistent desktop and that it can also be used as a master desktop or license server. Now we will talk about the non-persistent desktop which is used as a pool desktop in deskMate.

In this part 2 we explain the non-persistent desktop

Non-persistent desktops behave like a normal desktop for the user during operation (the operating system is started). If the desktop is terminated/shut down (i.e. the operating system is shut down), all data created or saved during operation is deleted.

Important to know:
A reboot will NOT delete the delta file.

Our desktops of a pool all start from the active HDD of the pool, a „read only“ image. If data is written back during operation, it is written to a delta file of each desktop. When a pool desktop is shut down/stopped, its delta file will be deleted. When restarting, the desktop starts again fresh from the active HDD of the pool.

A pool desktop does not need to be prepared for a new workout after a workout. Simply shut down the desktop after finishing the workout, or even better, let it shut down, and the desktop is ready for the next workout.

Pool desktops are billed on a daily basis and only when a participant is connected to the desktop.