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While Google Chromebooks were originally designed primarily for consumers, their rising popularity, and low cost are attracting enterprises. Google and its partners are aware of this, and are starting to focus on this market segment as well. That being said, Google Chromebooks still have many limitations that can impede their usefulness as an enterprise platform. In this presentation, originally presented at BriForum US 2014, Ericom CTO Dan Shappir provides concrete guidelines that will enable you to determine if Google Chromebooks are a viable option for your organization and users. He also highlights tools and applications that can increase the usefulness of this platform for enterprises. To learn how Ericom can help your organization make the transition to Chromebooks, visit the following URL: http://j.mp/1nefYTS
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Google Chromebook for the Enterprise: Yeah or Meh?
Dan Shappir
CTO at Ericom Software
@DanShappir
blog: ericomguy.blogspot.com
Six-time BriForum speaker
Agenda
Answering these questions:1. Why are we having this discussion?2. What are Chromebook, Chromebox and Chrome OS?3. What can and can’t a Chromebook do?4. How do you manage Chromebooks?5. How to access Windows Desktops and Apps?6. Is it appropriate for your Enterprise?
Google Savings CalculatorPC Chromebook
Purchase price $61,500 $24,900
Hardware maintenance $12,300 $9,000
IT Software & Infrastructure $58,500 $15,000
Management and administrative overhead
$343,500 $21,900
End-user Costs $145,500 $36,400
3 year total cost of ownership
$621,300 $107,200
For 100 devices:
http://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/business/devices/#tco=100
Chromebook Benefits (Per Google)
● Low cost, CAPEX and OPEXo Starts at $179
● Boots in seconds● Easy to use● Integrated with Google Apps● Sharable● Battery lasts entire workday / school-day
What’s a Chromebook?
Personal Computer running Chrome OS ... designed to be used primarily while connected to the Internet, with most applications and data residing "in the Cloud" ... A Chromebook is an example of a thin client
- Wikipedia
Chromebook Facts
● Chromebook, not ChromeBook● Chromebox is a Chromebook in Thin Client
form-factor● Very successful in Education● I want a Chromebook Pixel, but won’t pay
$1,449 for it
Google Ecosystem Integration
● Login using Google+ credentials● Chrome browser sync● Manage using Google Apps Console● Best platform for Google Docs
o Including offline
● Apps from Chrome Web Store● Google Drive bundle
Chrome OS
● Linux based● Open source (Chromium OS) + additional
firmware features (verified boot, etc.)o Must be official Chrome OS to be Managed
● Driven by Google● “Aura” window manager● Google Cloud Print
Chrome OS Desktop
Chromebook Keyboard
Chrome OS Application Types
1. Web apps2. Chrome Web Store apps3. Future: Android apps
Web Apps on Chrome OS
● Google Chrome is world’s leading browser● Leading in HTML5 support
o Offlineo WebGL (3D)o Location-based serviceso Audio / video input / outputo WebRTC (“like Skype”)o Voice input / outputo Much, much more
● Supports Flash & PDF, but not Java or Silverlight
Chrome Web Store Apps
● Purchased & installed from Chrome Web Store● Package containing “web resources” stored locally
o Offline firsto Self updating
● Permission-based access to extended serviceso Run outside browser windowo TCP / UDP socketso USB / Bluetooth / serial, clipboard, …
● Native Client (NaCl) - apps built with C++
Future: Android Apps
● Announced and demoed at Google I/O● Select apps by end of the year● Eventually most apps
Audio / Video Conferencing
● No Skypeo Until Android app support?
● Citrix Hutt: https://hu.tt/ and go!o Built with WebRTC
● Google Hangoutso Built with WebRTC + NaCl (this is new)o Integrated with Google+
Chromebook Limitations
● Potentially underpowered● Limitations on offline capabilities● Limited VPN options● Limited local storage size and capabilities● Office files challenges● Keyboard and touchpad issue
Purchasing a Chromebook
Chromebook & Chromebox Vendors
Screen Size
Screen Res
Processor & Speed
Memory
Storage
Battery
4G / LTE
Touch Screen
Weight
Price
Chromebox Models
Available Brand Model Processor RAM Price
2013-03 Samsung Series 3 XE300M22-B01US
Celeron B840 4 GB $479 ($329)
2013-02 Google Chromebox for Meetings (equipment bundle)
Intel Core i7 $999
2014-03 Asus Chromebox-400MU 1.4 GHz Celeron 2955U
2 or 4 GB $179 / $225
2014-05 Asus Chromebox-M075U Intel Core i3-4010U 2 or 4 GB $407
2014-06 HP HP Chromebox Intel Celeron 2955U/Core i7-4600U
2 or 8 GB ?
Chromebox For Meetings
● Video Conferencing System from Google● High-end Chromebox - Intel Core i7● HD 1080p camera● QWERTY keyboard on back of remote● 24/7 support● Works best with Google Apps for Business (duh!)● Starts at $999, management & support $250 after first year
Chromebooks vs. Tablets
● Keyboard + mouse vs. touch● On a surface vs. handheld● Also:
o Large screen tablets 2x the priceo But half the weighto Tablets generally have better resolutiono Tablets still better offlineo Chromebooks more manageable and less hackable
Chrome OS Management Principles
Web-based managementConfigure and manage key settings centrally
Customize from the cloudSpecify apps, themes, and extensions to install
Security built-inProvide multiple layers of protection including
sandboxing, data encryption, and verified boot
Forever freshChromebooks and apps update themselves;
new users sign into a fresh computer
Four Major Management Areas
● Proxy Access and URL Managemento For example: block websites
● Applications and Extensions● Security● Hardware
Apps
● Pre-install apps from Chrome Web Store● Preform bulk purchase● Create “private app store” by whitelisting /
blacklisting apps● Pin apps and extensions for easy access
Security
● Sandboxed browser http://dev.chromium.org/developers/design-documents/sandbox
● Safe browsing - via Google services● Verified boot● Screen lock and password policies● Global proxy settings● Restrict device use
Sync With Active Directory
Google Cloud Print
● Cloud based service● Associates printers with Google account● Print from anywhere● Cloud Ready printers● “Classic printers” via agent in local Chrome
browser
Chrome OS Settings
User Experience Settings
Track Shipping
Asset Tracking
Windows Desktops and Apps
● Remote access only● Many options, including all leading vendors
o Except Microsoft
● On premises and hosted● Pure HTML5 and Chrome Web Apps
Chrome Web Store Apps
● Google Chrome Remote Desktop - freeo Chrome/Chromebook to Chromeo Access Windows, Mac and Linux
● Ericom AccessToGo for Chrome (RDP) - freeo Blaze acceleration
● 2X Client for RDP - free● RealVNC Viewer for Chrome - free● Citrix Receiver for Chrome ?
HTML5 Remote Access
● Ericom AccessNow● VMware Horizon View Blast● Citrix Receiver for HTML5● Cybele ThinRDP● RemoteSpark Spark View● Stoneware webRDP● and more ...
Ultimate Mobile VDI Client?
● Windows form-factoro Except keyboard layout
● Easy online access● Low cost● Long-lasting battery● Centralized management● Local browsing / media playback
Points to Consider
● Target hostso VDI / RDSH / physicalo Windows / Mac / Linux
● Published desktops / published apps● Chromebook keyboard● Performance● Printing● Connection brokering● Secure remote access & SSL VPN compatibility
Chromebooks Yeah!
1. Bought into Google ecosystem2. Going web: Office 365, Salesforce.com, …3. Cost conscious - both CAPEX and OPEX4. Content producers5. Specific verticals, e.g. Education6. Mobile VDI client7. If / when Chromebox prices drop
Chromebooks Meh ...
1. On-premises / can’t use Cloud2. Totally Windows - unless mostly VDI / SBC3. Often offline4. Content consumer / mobilized5. Or high-end content producer6. Windows laptop / Surface can do everything
Chromebook can do ...
Summary
● Chromebook advancing at rapid pace● Google services becoming Enterprise
Ready, and Chromebooks are natural extension
● Benefits from advances in Web tech,and improving Net Access
● Improving management capabilities
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