Citrix provides an on-premises virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution that can deliver ArcGIS Pro with an optimized user experience.
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops uses a shared or pass-through graphics processing unit (GPU) that can be used by a virtual machine (VM) to support DirectXand OpenGL graphics capability. This support enables the VM to process DirectX or OpenGL calls generated by ArcGIS Pro on a GPU instead of the CPU.
The virtualization server must have an NVIDIA GPU and be properly configured to use the GPU.
VDI resource
Understanding your organization, its users, and the software you are intending to deploy is important for a successful VDI deployment. The Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops User Guide provides essential information about the Citrix deployment methodology of Define, Assess, Design, Deploy, and Monitor, as well as the necessary tools.
Select the server hardware
ArcGIS Pro relies on GPU-enabled hardware to provide a user experience in a virtual environment. Selecting the correct server hardware that is compatible for delivering ArcGIS Pro is important. To ensure that the server you intend to purchase is compatible with an NVIDIA vGPU, see the NVIDIA Qualified System Catalog.
Select a GPU
GPUs are essential for the delivery of ArcGIS Pro. Selecting the correct GPU or GPUs depends on the type of server, the ArcGIS Pro workloads that need to be supported, and the VM or server density. To determine the type of GPU that is best for your VDI deployment, see the NVIDIA Virtual GPU.