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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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Five quick links: PowerShell for remote desktop management
PowerShell isn't just for servers -- IT pros can use the scripting language to manage physical and virtual Windows desktops. Feature
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Guide to low-cost desktop virtualization
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Client Hypervisor Guide
Client hypervisors provide a way to virtualize desktops without the drawbacks of VDI. Through this guide, learn about client hypervisor technologies, use cases and related news. Guide
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VMware View guide
This guide covers the pros and cons of VMware View and related technologies such as PCoIP, implementation and management tips and complete news coverage of VMware’s VDI product. Guide
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VMware View guide
This guide covers the pros and cons of VMware View and related technologies such as PCoIP, implementation and management tips and complete news coverage of VMware’s VDI product. Guide
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For smaller vendors, extending Citrix, VMware environments is key
For smaller vendors like Pano Logic and RingCube, enhancing VMware and Citrix virtual desktop environments is the key to success. Column
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NetWrix Change Reporter for VMware Infrastructure 3
Manage a virtual environment by limiting unauthorized changes and errors to prevent uncontrolled virtual machine (VM) sprawl using this third-party tool. New Product Showcase
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Mitel and VMware roll out integrated virtual desktop and phone
If your enterprise has a VMware-centric VDI initiative, why not pair it with Mitel's virtual softphone application and kill two birds with one stone? News | 21 Feb 2012
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Mobile virtualization is here, but limitations may hinder adoption
There's no question surrounding the viability of desktop virtualization, but that isn't the case with mobile virtualization. IT pros wonder whether the technology has a place in the enterprise. News | 20 Jan 2012
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Diebold turns ATMs into VDI clients
ATMs hold data and software that can be compromised by sophisticated criminals. Diebold will blunt threats by transforming ATMs into VDI-based zero clients. News | 03 Jan 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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IT pros reject big storage for newcomers
Many IT pros find that legacy storage isn't right for virtual desktops. Here, three companies explain the alternatives they chose to improve performance and lower storage costs. News | 13 Dec 2011
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Virtual desktop adoption in 2012 to continue slow pickup
Virtual desktop adoption remains slow and low and some IT managers in Windows shops say they aren't interested in the technology at all. Web-based applications are partly to blame. News | 29 Nov 2011
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VMware to support hardware accelerated graphics in View 5
IT pros that deliver VMware View virtual desktops can expand their VDI environment to power users once View supports NVIDIA 3D graphics. News | 19 Oct 2011
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With virtual desktops, one size does not fit all
VDI isn't the dominant way to deliver Windows 7 desktops -- not by a long shot. These IT pros mix it up with traditional PCs, VDI, app virtualization and other remote desktop technologies. News | 04 Oct 2011
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VMware delivers View 5 with persona management, PCoIP boost
VMware View 5 is available this week with profile management, more client device support and better PCoIP WAN performance. News | 14 Sep 2011
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Bevy of VDI tools fill gaps, ease VMware View 5 management
IT shops can get more value from VMware View 5 using tools that come from third-party vendors. Check out some of the new options. News | 30 Aug 2011
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VMware vSphere Storage Appliance could lower the cost of small VDI
Using the vSphere Storage Appliance with VMware View could help small VDI implementations save money up front and make it easier to grow. Tip
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Quest vWorkspace 7.5 plus Hyper-V: Worthy competitor to VMware, Citrix
The latest version of Quest vWorkspace includes Hyper-V Catalyst Components, which optimize memory and disk I/O to boost virtual desktop performance. Tip
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Top 10 desktop virtualization news and tips of 2011
Desktop virtualization grew up in 2011 and SearchVirtualDesktop.com was there to capture all the moments. Here's a countdown of the year's top 10 news stories and tips. Tip
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Making sense of Cloud Gateway, VMware Horizon and Web Interface
Citrix and VMware both have software to help enterprises access all applications, enterprise and cloud. Here's how Citrix's latest version of Cloud Gateway stacks up. Tip
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Citrix provides clear desktop virtualization migration path
With a new, free Virtual Desktop Assessment Tool and App-DNA's application migration tool, Citrix has cleared the path to desktop virtualization. Now, what will VMware do? Tip
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Managing multiple hypervisors -- the vAdmin's dilemma
Forget about standardizing on one hypervisor -- a mixed hypervisor environment is inevitable, especially if you virtualize servers and desktops. These tips will prepare you. Tip
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Quest offers free Virtual Desktop Optimizer Tool for any platform
If you manually tweak your virtual desktop images, check out Quest vWorkspace Desktop Optimizer. It's free and it works on any VDI platform -- including XenDesktop and View. Tip
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Evaluating remote desktop connection brokers
In part three of our virtual desktop toolbox series, we explain remote desktop protocols and how to choose the best connection broker for your environment. Tip
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Quest Software, Virtual Bridges offer more bang for the buck
Citrix and VMware lead the desktop virtualization race, but Quest Software and Virtual Bridges' virtual desktop products are closing in fast, with features the big two don't have. Tip
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Brian and Gabe's VMworld 2011 preview
Brian and Gabe cover what to expect during VMworld 2011 in Las Vegas next week, including possible surprise VMware View 5 announcements, the Best of VMworld 2011 awards and more. Virtual Desktop Voices
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remote desktop connection broker
A remote desktop connection broker allows clients to access various types of server-hosted desktops and applications. Definition
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Brian and Gabe on day two of VMworld 2011
Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth discuss VMworld 2011, focusing on VMware's keynote. They describe new desktop and app virtualization products, including Horizon, AppBlast and Octopus. Video
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VMware View 5 wish list items
As the release of VMware View 5 approaches, users are still waiting for profile management. Our hosts and expert guest discuss other features on their View 5 wish lists. Podcast
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Mitel and VMware roll out integrated virtual desktop and phone
If your enterprise has a VMware-centric VDI initiative, why not pair it with Mitel's virtual softphone application and kill two birds with one stone? News
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VMware vSphere Storage Appliance could lower the cost of small VDI
Using the vSphere Storage Appliance with VMware View could help small VDI implementations save money up front and make it easier to grow. Tip
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Quest vWorkspace 7.5 plus Hyper-V: Worthy competitor to VMware, Citrix
The latest version of Quest vWorkspace includes Hyper-V Catalyst Components, which optimize memory and disk I/O to boost virtual desktop performance. Tip
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Mobile virtualization is here, but limitations may hinder adoption
There's no question surrounding the viability of desktop virtualization, but that isn't the case with mobile virtualization. IT pros wonder whether the technology has a place in the enterprise. News
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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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Diebold turns ATMs into VDI clients
ATMs hold data and software that can be compromised by sophisticated criminals. Diebold will blunt threats by transforming ATMs into VDI-based zero clients. News
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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
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Top 10 desktop virtualization news and tips of 2011
Desktop virtualization grew up in 2011 and SearchVirtualDesktop.com was there to capture all the moments. Here's a countdown of the year's top 10 news stories and tips. Tip
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IT pros reject big storage for newcomers
Many IT pros find that legacy storage isn't right for virtual desktops. Here, three companies explain the alternatives they chose to improve performance and lower storage costs. News
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Five quick links: PowerShell for remote desktop management
PowerShell isn't just for servers -- IT pros can use the scripting language to manage physical and virtual Windows desktops. Feature
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About VMware virtual desktop software
VMware has long been a market leader in server virtualization and is now pursuing desktop virtualization as well. Read VMware virtual desktop news, expert tips about VMware's remote desktop management and virtual machine tools, as well as its evolving hypervisor strategy. Read more about VMware View, offline support, PCoIP and Windows virtual desktops.