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How Desktop as a Service licensing works
Hosted desktop licensing is complicated because you need to license Windows OSes, desktop virtualization software and the endpoint devices themselves.Tip
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hosted virtual desktop (HVD)
A hosted virtual desktop (HVD) is a user interface that connects to applications and data that are stored on a cloud provider's servers rather than on the user's computer or the corporate network. An HVD is sometimes referred to as a cloud-hosted virtual desktop.Definition
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Cloud-hosted virtual desktop pros and cons
Desktop as a Service has its benefits, but you should understand its challenges before going down the hosted virtual desktop road.Tip
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Cloud-based desktops are all about the right mindset
If you're considering cloud-based desktops, make sure your head and heart are in the right place.Column
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VDI vs. DaaS: How are cloud-hosted desktops different?
Cloud-hosted desktops are a whole new ballgame when it comes to management, security and licensing. Learn more in this comparison with VDI.Feature
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Three key considerations for evaluating hosted virtual desktops
Don't forget to take integration, end-user access, control and other factors into account if you're evaluating Desktop as a Service.Column
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DaaS basics: Why virtual desktop hosting isn't so different from VDI
Desktop as a Service comes with the same benefits as VDI. If you think of virtual desktop hosting as a business agreement, it might be up your alley.Column
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Five Desktop as a Service challenges holding up enterprise adoption
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Desktop as a Service FAQ: Pros and cons of hosted virtual desktops
Desktop as a Service is an enticing way to host virtual desktops in the cloud without the upfront costs of VDI, but it comes with some downsides.FAQ
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Choosing a DaaS provider: Five questions to ask before committing
Before hiring a babysitter or taking on a new roommate, you'd ask them a few questions about themselves first, right? The same goes for DaaS providers.Tip
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Health care provider's VDI deployment improves patient care
Sunrise Health Region's complex 3,000-seat VDI deployment allows patients and providers to access records securely, regardless of where they are.News | 06 May 2013
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Slow VDI adoption rate could get a boost from Desktop as a Service
Cost and management challenges have kept many companies from embracing VDI, but VDI adoption could see an increase as DaaS matures.Opinion
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Five reasons why VDI adoption will never take off
Virtual desktop infrastructure remains a niche technology, and adoption won't take off because reliance on Windows is on the decline.Opinion
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Should you deploy disconnected VDI?
Disconnected VDI means remote users can access their desktops from anywhere, but there are some downsides.Answer
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VDI deployment complexity and storage requirements hinder adoption
The difficulty of deploying VDI, plus the fact that it doesn't always save money, means that another technology could eclipse VDI before it gets big.Opinion
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Why you need VDI training and how to go about it
VDI requires new hardware and software, so make sure you get some VDI training and certifications under your belt before you deploy virtual desktops.Answer
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Virtual desktop admin's Windows Server 2012 guide
Learn what desktop virtualization administrators need to know before deploying Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2012.GUIDES
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What are IOPS, and how do they affect virtual desktop performance?
This week, our experts explain why input/output operations per second, or IOPS, matter when measuring virtual desktop performance.Answer
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VDI will never be the standard for desktop delivery
Deciding whether to use VDI comes down to manageability and cost, but it may never become the standard method of desktop delivery in the future.Opinion
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Desktop virtualization challenges -- and how they'll change
Some of the most frustrating desktop virtualization challenges today may be overcome by changes happening in the industry.Tip
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