VergeIO in Thinfinity Cloud Manager: Support Guide

VergeIO in Thinfinity Cloud Manager: Support Guide

Overview

Thinfinity Cloud Manager integrates with VergeIO (VergeOS) to deliver full VDI and DaaS lifecycle automation on top of the VergeIO hypervisor. The integration covers golden-image–based provisioning, both domain-joined and workgroup deployment models, dedicated and pool VDI assignment, power scheduling, and scheduled destruction. Existing VMs already running on VergeIO can also be exposed to Thinfinity Workspace as Managed VMs for brokering, assignment, and power control.

This article summarizes the supported versions, capabilities, and deployment models so administrators, solution engineers, and partners can plan a VergeIO-backed deployment with confidence. For a different hypervisor with snapshot-based provisioning, see Proxmox support in Thinfinity Cloud Manager.

Supported versions

Use the combinations below. Earlier VergeIO releases are not compatible with the current integration.

ComponentRequirement
VergeIO (VergeOS)4.13 and later (tested on 4.13.4.2)
Thinfinity Workspacev8.5 (Cloud Manager)

Supported capabilities

VergeIO supports the full Cloud Manager feature set for both VDI/DaaS deployments and Managed VMs. Cloud Manager is enabled as part of the VDI Manager module in Thinfinity Workspace.

VDI / DaaS model

CapabilitySupported
Create machines from a golden imageYes
General Purpose Model — With Domain (automatic domain join)Yes
General Purpose Model — Without Domain (workgroup)Yes
Assign dedicated VDIs to usersYes
Configure VDIs to work in pool modeYes
Power schedule — bring VDIs up and down at defined timesYes
Scheduled destroy of VDIsYes
Full Thinfinity Workspace integration (brokering, access control, policy)Yes

Managed VMs

For VMs already running on VergeIO that you want to expose through Thinfinity Workspace without going through the provisioning pipeline:

CapabilitySupported
List all servers available in VergeIOYes
Assign dedicated VDIs to usersYes
Configure power schedule to bring VMs up and down at defined timesYes

Deployment models

VergeIO supports both general-purpose deployment models out of the box. Because VergeIO provisioning is golden-image–based, no manual post-creation steps are required for either model under normal operation.

General Purpose Model — With Domain

  • Machines are provisioned from the golden image.
  • Hostname generation, OS customization, and domain join are performed automatically before first use.
  • Recommended for production VDI environments with centralized identity (Active Directory and similar).

General Purpose Model — Without Domain

  • Machines are provisioned standalone (workgroup).
  • Best suited for workgroup-based VDIs, test and lab environments, and non-domain workloads.

Both models can coexist on the same VergeIO cluster, letting you mix domain-joined production desktops with standalone lab machines in a single environment.

Frequently asked questions

Does VergeIO support Sysprep and domain join automation?

Yes. Because the VergeIO integration is golden-image–based, Sysprep, hostname generation, and domain join are handled automatically as part of provisioning. No manual post-creation steps are required.

Can I use VergeIO with versions earlier than 4.13?

No. The integration requires VergeIO 4.13 or later. The reference implementation is validated on 4.13.4.2.

What is the difference between the VDI/DaaS model and Managed VMs?

The VDI/DaaS model covers the fully automated lifecycle — create, assign, pool, schedule, and destroy — for machines provisioned from a golden image. Managed VMs cover existing servers already in VergeIO that you want to expose to Thinfinity Workspace for brokering, assignment, and power scheduling, without going through the provisioning pipeline.

Can I mix domain-joined and workgroup VDIs on the same VergeIO cluster?

Yes. Both General Purpose models are supported and can coexist within the same environment.

How does VergeIO compare to other hypervisors supported by Cloud Manager?

VergeIO offers the full golden-image provisioning experience, similar to the most capable supported hypervisors. For platforms with snapshot-based provisioning, consult the hypervisor-specific article in the KB.

Summary

VergeIO 4.13 and later is fully supported by Thinfinity Cloud Manager, including golden-image provisioning with or without domain join, dedicated and pool VDIs, Managed VM operations, and power and destroy scheduling — giving you a complete VDI and DaaS lifecycle on the VergeOS hypervisor.

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