VERDE is a Linux-based VDI solution that leverages the KVM hypervisor technology and runs on RHEL5. VERDE is unique in seamlessly running both Linux as well as Windows guest sessions from highly-scalable, distributed connection brokers. VERDE is also unique in being able to provision and manage both traditional VDI users (connected) and managed desktops (disconnected users) from a common gold RHEL imaging model. VERDE delivers unprecedented cost savings and ease-of-use advantages over similar offerings from VMware and Citrix.