Virtualization Strategies for the CIOEditors' Picks
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Ways to investigate and fix VMware View Connection Server issues
VDI admins can troubleshoot and fix problems in a VMware View Connection Server and its LDAP directory using just a few commands.10 May 2013
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How to create Citrix XenDesktop vs. VMware View virtual desktop pools
Not all virtual desktop pools are made equal. Creating and managing them calls for different processes in VMware View and Citrix XenDesktop.07 May 2013
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Are you up to speed on VMware EUC technology?
Even if you have end-user computing experience, changes to VMware EUC technologies affect how you work. Test your knowledge of the developments.02 May 2013
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Common questions on VMware EUC technology
VMware's end-user computing (EUC) suite includes but is not limited to virtual desktop infrastructure tools. Get the facts on Horizon Suite.01 May 2013
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The all-too-common failed VMware View setup and how to avoid it
Get tips on storage, GPO, vCOps and more ways to get a VMware View setup right and avoid an all-too-familiar VDI scenario where it all goes wrong.23 Apr 2013
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VDI comparison: Citrix XenDesktop vs. VMware View
A VDI comparison of XenDesktop vs. View reveals more similarities than differences, but organizations must decide which features are essential.18 Apr 2013
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VMware View components: What you need and how they work
To use VMware View for VDI, you need a few different View components, including the View Agent, vCenter Server and View Connection Server.16 Apr 2013
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How VMware Mirage works for remote user management, VDI and migrations
VMware Mirage makes updating local and remote physical desktops more efficient. As part of the Horizon Suite, Mirage even enhances VMware View VDI.15 Apr 2013
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Sampling four VDI monitoring tools
There are a lot of options for VDI monitoring tools out there. Learn about a few products that can help you keep virtual desktops in check.01 Apr 2013
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VMware View best practices for every stage of VDI implementation
Whether your VDI implementation is in pilot or deployed enterprise-wide, these VMware View best practices will improve user and admin experiences.25 Mar 2013
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VMware linked clones: Making the most of the snapshot feature
In this tip, VMware expert David Davis explains how the VMware linked clones feature works and how to optimize it with free add-ons.01 Mar 2013
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VMware Horizon Suite combines physical, virtual and mobile management
VMware sweeps View, Mirage, Horizon Application Manager and Octopus into the new Horizon Suite. But whither Horizon Mobile?22 Feb 2013
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Comparing remote display protocols: RemoteFX vs. HDX vs. PCoIP
Are you puzzled by protocols? This comparison reviews top remote display protocols from major vendors so you'll know what each has to offer.19 Feb 2013
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Propalms adopts orphaned Pano Logic assets
Propalms, a U.K.-based software vendor, has acquired the assets of Pano Logic, which went belly up last fall and left customers in the lurch.14 Feb 2013
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Four virtual disk formats every VDI admin needs to know
VDI admins need to understand the underlying disk image files that store data in their environments. Learn about the four most common formats.11 Feb 2013
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Teradici PCoIP for RDS: What it means for VMware View shops
Customers can now use Teradici PCoIP in VMware View and Microsoft RDS environments, so how does this affect the vendors? And what about Citrix?05 Feb 2013
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VMware View certificate tips: How to prevent VDI user confusion
Why plan ahead for a VMware View certificate installation? Because one misstep could lead to a lot of help desk tickets from nervous VDI users.01 Feb 2013
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User profile management tools: 16 options to consider
There are tons of user profile management tools out there. Check out these options to learn what they offer -- and which ones are free.28 Jan 2013
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Q&A: How to troubleshoot common VDI problems
With every VDI deployment come a few VDI problems -- application performance, user management and CPU overload, to name just a few sore spots.25 Jan 2013
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Before you install VMware View 5, learn how to get the most out of VDI
VMware View 5 includes some underused desktop virtualization features. If you're installing VMware View 5, take the time to learn what it can do.16 Jan 2013