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Application delivery and security cause VDI angst
Modern Infrastructure Decisions summit speakers and attendees sound off on troubles with VDI: security, application delivery and network management. Feature
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Application virtualization comparison: XenApp vs. ThinApp vs. App-V
Learn how ThinApp, XenApp and App-V compare in terms of portability, offline capabilities and more in this comparison of application delivery tools. Feature
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How VDI fits into the new desktop management
IT pros have to come to terms with the fact that virtual and remote devices will be part of their environments. Learn how desktop virtualization fits into the changing face of endpoint management. guide
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Breaking down application delivery options: It's the apps, stupid!
Hosted apps, VDI and application streaming take center stage as the curtain rises on this dramatic series about application delivery. Series
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Cloud-hosted desktops and applications guide
The use of cloud-hosted desktops and applications has pros and cons. This guide covers DaaS, delivering enterprise apps from the cloud, managing Web apps and more. Guide
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User Installed Applications -- what's the use case?
There are a number of desktop virtualization products that include User Installed Application solutions, but most IT pros don't want users installing apps. So, what's the use case? Column
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Microsoft virtual desktop licensing guide
Microsoft licensing is convoluted, particularly for VDI. This guide navigates Windows virtual desktop licensing, how to reduce licensing costs, and what’s legal and what’s not. Tutorial
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The Ultimate Guide to Application Virtualization
This application virtualization guide offers info on choosing and using application virtualization, expert tips and desktop virtualization news you can use. Learning Guide
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Like 'cloud,' the term 'app' is often misused
Like the term "cloud," the "app" label is used to describe everything these days. But when is an app an application, and when is it just a Web service? And when does it matter? Column
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New Enterprise Desktop E-book
Trends such as desktop and application virtualization, mobile device use in the enterprise, and Software as a Service are changing how IT professionals must think about traditional desktop configuration and management. The New Enterprise Desktop E-bo... E-Book
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Citrix kills its Application Streaming feature, directs users to App-V
Citrix has officially ceased development and support for its Application Streaming feature, and has directed IT pros to use Microsoft App-V instead. News | 22 May 2013
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Desktop virtualization adoption: Three trends that might surprise you
A recent survey showed that VDI adoption is slow among small businesses. See what else it can teach you about your environment. Column | 15 Mar 2013
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App-V 5.0, User Experience Virtualization hits with MDOP 2012 users
The latest Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack supports Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012, but for IT pros, its virtualization features set it apart. News | 07 Nov 2012
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VMware's Wanova acquisition extends VDI to physical desktops
VMware's acquisition of Wanova gives View shops software to centrally manage virtual and physical desktops and a way to support departmental and user installed apps with VDI. News | 23 May 2012
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NVIDIA's virtualized GPU eliminates VDI graphics performance barriers
VDI isn't known for delivering high-end graphics with great performance, but NVIDIA's virtualized GPU is about to transform virtual desktop graphics. News | 16 May 2012
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OnLive complies with Microsoft licensing, DaaS providers weigh in
OnLive Desktop is finally in compliance with Microsoft hosted desktop licensing. The move puts DaaS providers on a level playing field, but some want more from Microsoft. News | 10 Apr 2012
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Microsoft App-V 5.0 brings native app experience, reduces storage
Microsoft App-V 5.0 offers a native app experience. It also gives IT pros a way to reduce storage requirements and more flexible management options. News | 04 Apr 2012
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Virtual desktops in 2012: It's all about the apps
In 2012, VDI will be just one way to deliver desktops. IT pros will use various forms of desktop virtualization to deliver enterprise apps to mobile end users. News | 22 Dec 2011
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Cloud-based apps, DaaS eat into VDI usage
Cloud-based virtual desktops are not new, but they stand in the shadow of server-hosted VDI. With enterprise IT's growing comfort with cloud, DaaS could gain traction. News | 06 Dec 2011
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Microsoft supports IE virtualization in Windows 8 with Hyper-V client
IT pros want to virtualize Internet Explorer, but Microsoft licensing rules forbid the practice. Now, Microsoft has devised a legal way to run old versions of IE with Windows 8. News | 08 Sep 2011
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Secret weapon of user application installation: OS components
If you let users do their own application installation, try assigning or publishing apps through Active Directory. That way, you're still in control. Tip
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Application delivery management: Deciding how to run apps in 4 steps
Breaking down types of applications into four categories helps determine the best application delivery management style for your environment. Tip
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Are user installed applications safe? Considering four tools
User installed application tools provide one way to control application installation by users in a VDI environment. Check out these product options. Tip
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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. Q&A
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Office 2013 release won't bridge gap between desktops, mobile devices
It's still difficult for IT to deliver Windows applications to mobile devices, and the Microsoft Office 2013 release doesn't go the extra mile. Column
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Why graphics-intensive applications require special treatment for VDI
CAD users and other graphics-intensive workers need extra-special attention if you're going to give them virtual desktops. Tip
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Citrix XenApp 6.5: Eight exciting enhancements
Instant application access, HDX multimedia support and Multi-Stream ICA are just some enhancements that make Citrix XenApp 6.5 a worthwhile upgrade. Tip
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Alternative application virtualization tools to VMware ThinApp
Take a bite out of these application virtualization tools and see what strikes your fancy. Tip
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Application virtualization Q&A: Streaming and remote app delivery
Application virtualization can simplify upgrading and management. Just remember, streaming and remote apps are two different things. Q&A
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Repackaging the desktop to deliver Windows applications as needed
With Windows going by the wayside -- sort of -- desktop management will become more compartmentalized, with IT delivering only the apps users need. Column
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Explaining app layering and application virtualization benefits
Application virtualization benefits include isolation, on-demand delivery and the ability to deliver apps from a single image. Answer
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Virtualizing applications: How to know which ones to choose
If you're virtualizing applications, look out for apps that require a lot of graphics or disk I/O. They may not be the best candidates. Answer
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VMware and Citrix extend virtualization to cloud apps
Web-based and Software as a Service applications are gaining traction in the enterprise. See how VMware and Citrix are moving in that direction. Answer
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Citrix FlexCast
Citrix FlexCast is a delivery technology that allows an IT administrator to personalize virtual desktops to meet the performance, security and flexibility requirements of end users. Currently, there are five different FlexCast models available. Definition
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VMware Horizon Application Manager
VMware Horizon Application Manager, also known as Horizon App Manager, is an enterprise service for managing access to software. With VMware Horizon Application Manager, employees can use any Internet-capable device to access applications through a s... Definition
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Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP)
Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is an application-level protocol for the transfer of real-time media data. Definition
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continuous media
Continuous media is data where there is a timing relationship between source and destination. Definition
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streaming application
A streaming application is a program that has its necessary components downloaded as needed instead of being installed ahead of time on a computer. Definition
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Windows XP Mode
Windows XP Mode is a feature of the Windows 7 operating system that allows it to run applications that are only compatible with Windows XP. Definition
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user installed application (UIA)
User installed applications (UIA) are programs that are installed on a computer by an end user, instead of by a corporate IT department. Definition
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app virtualization (application virtualization)
App virtualization (application virtualization) is the separation of an installation of an application from the client computer that is accessing it. Definition
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Citrix XenApp
Citrix XenApp is a product that extends Microsoft Remote Desktop Session Host desktop sessions and applications to users via the Citrix HDX protocol. Definition
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application streaming
Application streaming is an on-demand software delivery model that takes advantage of the fact that most applications require only a small fraction of their total program code to run. Definition
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Enterprise application delivery options: A panel discussion
It's hard out there for an IT pro: New kinds of endpoints make it more challenging than ever to develop an enterprise application delivery strategy. Video
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VMware announces AppShift, Wanova integration in end-user computing keynote
The crowd at VMworld's end-user computing keynote learned AppBlast will fold into Horizon and View will integrate with Wanova Mirage. Video
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VDI in 2011: Applications, client hypervisors and Windows 7
VDI experts Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth sit with senior site editor Bridget Botelho to discuss hot technologies for 2011, hurdles to desktop virtualization adoption and new trends. Video
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Citrix kills its Application Streaming feature, directs users to App-V
Citrix has officially ceased development and support for its Application Streaming feature, and has directed IT pros to use Microsoft App-V instead. News
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Citrix FlexCast
Citrix FlexCast is a delivery technology that allows an IT administrator to personalize virtual desktops to meet the performance, security and flexibility requirements of end users. Currently, there are five different FlexCast models available. Definition
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Explaining app layering and application virtualization benefits
Application virtualization benefits include isolation, on-demand delivery and the ability to deliver apps from a single image. Answer
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Application delivery and security cause VDI angst
Modern Infrastructure Decisions summit speakers and attendees sound off on troubles with VDI: security, application delivery and network management. Feature
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Secret weapon of user application installation: OS components
If you let users do their own application installation, try assigning or publishing apps through Active Directory. That way, you're still in control. Tip
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Desktop virtualization adoption: Three trends that might surprise you
A recent survey showed that VDI adoption is slow among small businesses. See what else it can teach you about your environment. Column
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Virtualizing applications: How to know which ones to choose
If you're virtualizing applications, look out for apps that require a lot of graphics or disk I/O. They may not be the best candidates. Answer
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Application delivery management: Deciding how to run apps in 4 steps
Breaking down types of applications into four categories helps determine the best application delivery management style for your environment. Tip
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Are user installed applications safe? Considering four tools
User installed application tools provide one way to control application installation by users in a VDI environment. Check out these product options. Tip
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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. Q&A
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About Application virtualization and streaming
Application virtualization can reduce application installation time, minimize security vulnerabilities, improve disaster recovery and reduce system bloat. You can use application streaming to deliver software on demand to PCs, Macs or terminals, and it is often combined with application virtualization. But administrators have had difficulty determining costs and return on investment because of complex licensing and pricing schemes, and also get lost in the confusion presented by different approaches to virtualization. Citrix, VMware, Symantec and Microsoft, as well as other vendors, offer varying mixes of client-side and server-side capabilities.
This section helps you sort through application streaming technologies and determine which is best for your environment. It offers news, expert technical advice, definitions, and reference and learning content to help with virtual desktop management and application virtualization. This section also helps you determine the total cost of ownership for application streaming and how to choose the best tools for your environment.