> User Based Collections
> With User Based collections, Pano devices display the Pano client login screen whenever the device is not connected to a DVM. Users can enter their credentials at the Pano client login screen and be connected to their DVMs.
> There are a few User Based collections from which you can choose:

> • | Pooled Desktops

> Within a Pooled Desktops collection type, DVMs are created automatically and temporarily allocated to users upon login. DVM are returned to the pool upon logoff.
> DVMs are automatically created from a specified template and assigned to users by the Pano Manager. The set of users that are entitled to use the collection is specified in the Users field of the collection properties.
> Assignment of DVMs in a Pooled Desktops collection type is on a per session basis: as soon as the user’s Windows session ends (by logging out of Windows), the DVM becomes available for another user. Users of a Pooled Desktops collection type typically run the same set of applications as all other users. Windows roaming profiles and folder redirection can be used to give users a more personalized experience.

> • | Permanently Assigned Desktops

> Desktops are created automatically and permanently assigned to users upon first login. Once assigned, users retain the same dedicated desktop until unassigned by the Administrator.
> The set of users that are entitled to use the collection is specified in the Users field of the collection properties. Once a user is assigned to an available DVM, the user is given the same dedicated DVM every time the user logs in to the user’s system.
> Assignment of the user to the DVM is automatically established the first time the user logs in. Alternatively, the administrator can assign a particular DVM to the user through the Pano Manager’s web interface. Permanently Assigned Desktops collection types allow you to leverage automated provisioning, while providing users a dedicated DVM which they can customize and personalize.

> • | Existing Desktops

> The Existing Desktops collection type is created manually by the Administrator and temporarily allocated to users upon login.
> DVMs that are part of the VirtualCenter inventory can be manually assigned to users by the Administrator. The set of users that are entitled to use the collection is specified in the Users field of the collection properties.
> The Existing Desktops collection type is appropriate when you want to establish a dedicated mapping between a user and a pre-existing or special DVM. A single Existing Desktops collection type should contain only one DVM; however, you can create multiple Existing Desktops collections.

> • | VMware VDM

> When Pano Manager is set up with a VMware View, any credentials that users input through the Pano client login screen’s are passed to a VMware View. Provisioning of the DVMs is done through VMware View.
> In this scenario, the Pano Manager’s function is to is to establish the connection between the Pano device and the DVM. Also, the Pano Manager does not communicate with VirtualCenter to start the DVM; rather, VMware View handles these tasks.

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