Virtualization Strategies for the CIO-
Using snapshots to make the most of a single desktop VM
With VM snapshots, you can make one desktop VM into many. Just watch out for performance when snapshotting in a virtual desktop environment.
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Let's get this straight: Explaining offline VDI
Offline VDI lets users work from anywhere -- even without an Internet connection -- but that brings up a few challenges regarding user experience.
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Boosting VDI performance with SSDs
If you want better VDI performance, don't look only to the network for help. Start by considering solid-state storage.
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Dell says vWorkspace isn't for the enterprise
Quest customers no longer have to worry about vWorkspace support ending, but Dell says it's not for enterprise-level environments.
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How to make your VDI deployment fail
Many VDI deployments never make it past the pilot stage. Due to its complicated nature, there are countless opportunities for mistakes - uncover the top 10 in this guide so you can ensure success.
Email Alerts
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Virtual Desktop Voices
Bromium vSentry 2.0 focuses on collaboration and mobility
Bromium's vSentry for desktop security now adds more secure connections over untrusted Wi-Fi and better collaboration capabilities.
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Word of the Week
Citrix VDI-in-a-Box
Citrix VDI-in-a-Box is all-in-one desktop virtualization software built for small and medium-sized businesses.
Guides
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Guide to choosing and managing VDI thin clients
First, decide whether thin clients are right for your environment. Then learn what to look for in VDI hardware and what kind of management capabilities you need.
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Searching for a new way to enable non-persistent VDI. Can we leapfrog traditional PC management?
In late 2012 I wrote two articles: Why even consider VDI? the VDI "Capex vs. Opex" see-saw
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More blog posts
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Recommended White Papers
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FEATURED RESOURCE
Leveraging OS components to ease user application installation
Though many applications are included as part of the original desktop provisioning process, allowing users to install only the apps they need greatly simplifies admin tasks. Find out which built-in OS features can safely enable this flexibility.
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Expert Guide
VDI storage guide: What you need to know about diskless VDI
When it comes to desktop virtualization, one of the biggest questions still unanswered is what type of storage is best-suited for a virtual desktop environment. This essential guide explains diskless VDI and why it might be the final answer to the long-standing storage issue.
Alyssa Wood