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What you need to know about Microsoft RemoteFX
Microsoft's RemoteFX desktop protocol delivers "perfect" Windows 7 virtual desktops, as long as the conditions are exactly right. Column
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Virtual desktop tutorials
SearchVirtualDesktop.com’s tutorials provide IT managers with the latest information on implementing and managing desktop virtualization, application virtualization, VDI, Terminal Services, Remote Desktop Services, presentation and profile virtualiza... Tutorial
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RES Software launches standalone "reverse seamless" VDI tool
RES Software's VDX product gives virtual desktop users a way to run certain apps locally on a client device, even when their main desktop is remote. Column
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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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IBM passes over Citrix and VMware, partners with Virtual Bridges
IBM gave Virtual Bridges serious clout by making VERDE 5 its VDI offering. But it may not matter, since IT pros think Citrix and VMware for virtual desktops, not IBM. Column
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Microsoft's RDS and RemoteFX disappoint VMware user
Microsoft's Remote Desktop Service and RemoteFX protocol are intended for specific desktop virtualization use cases, but are they enough for your organization? Column
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App-V versus ThinApp: a VMware pro votes Microsoft
One longtime VMware expert looks at Microsoft remote desktop technologies and gives App-V the thumbs up. Column
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Selecting a VDI performance measurement and management tool
Getting the best performance from your VDI requires thorough measurement, testing and validation. The proper tool can help you get started. E-Book
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Dealing with the VDI bandwidth dilemma
Limited bandwidth is the archenemy of a successful VDI. But before you turn to bandwidth optimization tools, make sure to calculate the amount of bandwidth you have -- and need. E-Book
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Microsoft pushes the Remote Desktop Protocol envelope
Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol wasn't up to snuff until the company acquired Calista Technologies. E-Book
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VMware shops using View 5 for BYOD realize VDI challenges
Desktop virtualization and BYOD go hand-in-hand. But both are cultural changes and VMware View has its share of challenges, starting with the profile management feature. News | 25 Jan 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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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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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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Citrix aims for VDI cost cuts with App-DNA, HDX on a chip
To broaden VDI adoption, Citrix must reduce the cost of VDI. With its App-DNA acquisition and other advances, it's closer to achieving this goal. News | 26 Oct 2011
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Small IT shops get VDI-in-a-box with refreshed Citrix Kaviza
Citrix XenDesktop costs too much for the average SMB, but the company's newly branded and refreshed Kaviza's VDI-in-a-box offers these shops a good option. News | 24 Oct 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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Top 5 remote desktop connectivity problems and how to prevent them
The remote desktop connection to its host server or broker isn't always a sure thing. If connectivity fails, check the network, firewalls, security certificates and more. Tip
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What Windows 8 on ARM means for tablets and desktops
Details have emerged about Windows 8 running on ARM-based tablets and PCs, but will Microsoft's Windows 8 tablet strategy succeed? Column
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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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Weighing cloud-hosted virtual desktops vs. VDI
IT pros don't trust public cloud services, but the benefits of outsourcing virtualized desktops to a cloud provider may outweigh the risks. 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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Remote Desktop Services in a mobile world: Security, supportability
Using Remote Desktop Services to access virtual desktops from mobile devices presents a whole new set of issues, including security and supportability concerns. Tip
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How to create mobile security policies
While you can't avoid all mobile security risks, best practices and the right security software helps. Use these best practices to mitigate your company's mobile security risks. Tip
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Application whitelisting for virtual desktops
Citrix and other virtual desktop vendors now support User Installed Applications. IT can prevent UIA from running amuck using these strategies and application whitelisting tools. Tip
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IGEL thin clients provide HP, Wyse alternative
IGEL thin clients support nearly every major desktop virtualization product and remote desktop protocol, providing an alternative to HP and Wyse. Column
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The truth about Citrix HDX and WAN acceleration in XenDesktop 5.5
Citrix built WAN acceleration into HDX to improve performance and lower the cost of XenDesktop 5.5. But does this mean VDI shops can eliminate third-party WAN accelerators? Tip
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Licensing when running Terminal Services remotely from other countries
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Are thin clients prone to slow response times and dropped connections?
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Can we upgrade Win2k Terminal Services licenses to Windows Server 2003?
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Licensing for Win2k Terminal Server with Win2k and XP workstations
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Can I have one machine act as a DC and a terminal server?
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Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is an umbrella term for several specific features of Microsoft Windows Server that allow users to remotely access graphical desktops and Windows applications. Definition
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Citrix XenClient
Citrix XenClient is a Type 1 (or bare metal) client hypervisor from software provider Citrix Systems. 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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desktop virtualization
Desktop virtualization is the concept of isolating a logical operating system instance from the client that is used to access it. Word
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VDI storage tips and tools
In this podcast, TechTarget editor Bridget Botelho and IT expert Todd Knapp discuss the current state of virtual desktop storage tools, why organizations should use them and more. Podcast
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Citrix's free remote desktop management app for iPad hits iTunes
In this podcast, SearchVirtualDesktop.com interviews Citrix Online Services CTO on the new GoToManage application for iPad for remote desktop management. Podcast
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BriForum 2011 Chicago
In this video, Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth run through what's happening at BriForum 2011 this week and discuss some desktop virtualization trends, such as cloud-hosted VDI and client hypervisors. Video
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Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth's 2010 year in review
A lot of people predicted that 2010 would be a big year for desktop virtualization. Independent experts Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth review the hits and misses in the year's trends. Video
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Top 5 remote desktop connectivity problems and how to prevent them
The remote desktop connection to its host server or broker isn't always a sure thing. If connectivity fails, check the network, firewalls, security certificates and more. Tip
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What Windows 8 on ARM means for tablets and desktops
Details have emerged about Windows 8 running on ARM-based tablets and PCs, but will Microsoft's Windows 8 tablet strategy succeed? Column
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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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Weighing cloud-hosted virtual desktops vs. VDI
IT pros don't trust public cloud services, but the benefits of outsourcing virtualized desktops to a cloud provider may outweigh the risks. 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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Remote Desktop Services in a mobile world: Security, supportability
Using Remote Desktop Services to access virtual desktops from mobile devices presents a whole new set of issues, including security and supportability concerns. Tip
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How to create mobile security policies
While you can't avoid all mobile security risks, best practices and the right security software helps. Use these best practices to mitigate your company's mobile security risks. Tip
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Application whitelisting for virtual desktops
Citrix and other virtual desktop vendors now support User Installed Applications. IT can prevent UIA from running amuck using these strategies and application whitelisting tools. Tip
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VMware shops using View 5 for BYOD realize VDI challenges
Desktop virtualization and BYOD go hand-in-hand. But both are cultural changes and VMware View has its share of challenges, starting with the profile management feature. News
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VDI storage tips and tools
In this podcast, TechTarget editor Bridget Botelho and IT expert Todd Knapp discuss the current state of virtual desktop storage tools, why organizations should use them and more. Podcast
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About Virtual desktop software and vendors
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