Microsoft has addressed the slow adoption of Windows 7 by releasing a virtual version of Windows XP. But do these virtual machines pose a security threat?
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The pros and cons of small virtual desktop vendors:
Your choice of desktop virtualization product should depend on your environment. Two IT pros discuss how they decided on virtual desktop products (ARTICLE)
WAN optimization products for Citrix XenApp:
Virtualized applications running on Citrix XenApp need reliable bandwidth. Check out these WAN optimization and application acceleration products. (FAST GUIDE)
VECD vs. the Windows retail license for VDI:
If you buy a retail version of Windows, you don't need Microsoft's Virtual Enterprise Centralized Desktop license -- but VECD provides advantages for virtualized environments. (ARTICLE)
How to build a native-boot VHD:
Booting natively to a VHD in Windows 7 can be a complicated. This step-by-step guide breaks down and simplifies the process. (TIP)
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