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How Microsoft RDP 8.0 addresses WAN, graphics shortcomings
Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol improves the user experience with the release of RDP 8.0 in Windows Server 2012, but there are some limitations.Tip
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Four frustrating changes to Remote Desktop Services 2012
Remote Desktop Services 2012 is missing the old Remote Control feature from 2008 R2, and there are some added requirements to the platform.Tip
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Virtual desktop admin's Windows Server 2012 guide
If you're considering the move to Windows Server 2012, learn about updates to Remote Desktop Services and what's new with RemoteFX.Guide
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How much do you know about Remote Desktop Services roles?
Each of the Remote Desktop Services roles has its own job. Take this quiz to find out if you know what they all do.Quiz
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Sudden Windows Server 2012 updates could spell trouble for RDS
Windows Server 2012 updates that cause sudden reboots have IT pros wondering what that means for VDI and RDS environments.Column | 26 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?Tip
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User environment virtualization leaves roaming profiles in the dust
As users connect to more devices than ever, user environment virtualization is a blossoming trend in the desktop virtualization market.Feature
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How to install Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server 2012
When you're ready to install Remote Desktop Services, keep an eye on each component. Some are mandatory in Windows Server 2012 and others aren't.Tip
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Breaking down Remote Desktop Services roles
Because each Remote Desktop Services component has its own job, you need to know which RDS roles are required and what they do.Tip
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Windows Server 2012 tutorial: RDS and RemoteFX updates
Remote Desktop Services has a lot to offer in Windows Server 2012. Learn about new and improved features in this Windows Server 2012 tutorial.FAQ
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VDI graphics delivery and storage performance -- solved
Storage and graphics delivery are no longer annoying snags when it comes to VDI. See what NVIDIA and Atlantis did to smooth things out.Opinion
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About to buy guide: Thin clients
This chapter takes a look at thin clients and zero clients, lightweight devices that could help organizations offset the expenses and management burdens of desktop virtualization. Features such as energy consumption, new devices vs. existing ones, and of course cost all figure into IT calculations of the best value for a particular set of users.E-Chapter
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Citrix bets on Excalibur, angles toward enterprise mobility
The Citrix Synergy 2013 conference is awash with vendors moving beyond just desktop virtualization and into enterprise mobility management.News | 17 May 2013
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Dell vWorkspace 8 adds user monitoring, Windows Server 2012 support
Former Quest customers no longer have to wonder what's up with vWorkspace. Dell released version 8 with exciting new features and support.News | 07 May 2013
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Guide to choosing and managing VDI thin clients
First, decide whether thin clients are right for your environment. Then learn what to look for in VDI hardware and what kind of management capabilities you need.GUIDES
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NVIDIA GPUs for VDI deliver on the need for speed
NVIDIA GPU platforms have opened up VDI to all types of applications, and further advancements may be on the horizon.News | 02 May 2013
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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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How virtualized GPU technology renders complex graphics
Virtualized GPU technology is still new, so it's a good time to get in on the ground floor and learn how it renders graphics for remote users.Answer
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Using Citrix XenClient Enterprise to convert PCs to thin clients
A hidden trick inside Citrix XenClient Enterprise lets you convert old PCs to thin clients for your virtual desktop users.Tip
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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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Citrix VDI housekeeping -- devoid of hype -- is a breath of fresh air
Citrix VDI conducted some much-needed housekeeping at Synergy last week to make up for hype in recent years that hasn't panned out.Opinion
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VDI thin clients reduce hardware management headaches
The initial hope for VDI thin clients was to reduce costs, but admins now just want convenience. Vendors at Citrix Synergy delivered new options.News | 24 May 2013
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Citrix simplifies VDI again with XenDesktop 7-XenApp combo
Citrix VDI admins can deploy and manage XenDesktop and XenApp under the same architecture, something they expected for years.News | 23 May 2013
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Citrix expected to tackle mobile application delivery, VDI costs
As Citrix Synergy 2013 kicks off in Anaheim, attendees hope to learn about new desktop and application delivery strategies for the mobile world.News | 20 May 2013
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Making Citrix XenDesktop play nice with a VMware hypervisor
You can run XenDesktop on a VMware hypervisor, but what does that entail? Learn how clustering and vCenter Server work in a mixed VDI environment.Tip
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Citrix bets on Excalibur, angles toward enterprise mobility
The Citrix Synergy 2013 conference is awash with vendors moving beyond just desktop virtualization and into enterprise mobility management.News | 17 May 2013
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Citrix Synergy 2013 conference coverage
Learn what's happening at Citrix Synergy 2013 and how the conference blends cloud, mobility and desktop virtualization this year.guide
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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.Tip
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Guide to choosing and managing VDI thin clients
First, decide whether thin clients are right for your environment. Then learn what to look for in VDI hardware and what kind of management capabilities you need.GUIDES
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Using Citrix XenClient Enterprise to convert PCs to thin clients
A hidden trick inside Citrix XenClient Enterprise lets you convert old PCs to thin clients for your virtual desktop users.Tip
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How much do you know about VMware View components?
There are a lot of VMware View components that VDI admins need to be familiar with. Take this quiz to see how much you know.Quiz
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About to buy guide: Thin clients
This chapter takes a look at thin clients and zero clients, lightweight devices that could help organizations offset the expenses and management burdens of desktop virtualization. Features such as energy consumption, new devices vs. existing ones, and of course cost all figure into IT calculations of the best value for a particular set of users.Feature
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What's new in VMware View 5.1: Integration, storage, endpoint support
VMware View 5.1 offers View Storage Accelerator and support for more types of endpoints. Even point upgrades can deliver surprising enhancements.Tip
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VMware folds View into Horizon Suite, eliminates low-end VDI pricing
VMware has put View and Mirage into the Horizon Suite to integrate its end-user computing management tools into a single stack -- for a price.News | 30 May 2013
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About to buy guide: Thin clients
This chapter takes a look at thin clients and zero clients, lightweight devices that could help organizations offset the expenses and management burdens of desktop virtualization. Features such as energy consumption, new devices vs. existing ones, and of course cost all figure into IT calculations of the best value for a particular set of users.E-Chapter
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Guide to choosing and managing VDI thin clients
First, decide whether thin clients are right for your environment. Then learn what to look for in VDI hardware and what kind of management capabilities you need.GUIDES
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VMware folds View into Horizon Suite, eliminates low-end VDI pricing
VMware has put View and Mirage into the Horizon Suite to integrate its end-user computing management tools into a single stack -- for a price.News | 20 Feb 2013
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What's new in VMware View 5.1: Integration, storage, endpoint support
VMware View 5.1 offers View Storage Accelerator and support for more types of endpoints. Even point upgrades can deliver surprising enhancements.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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How much do you know about VMware View components?
There are a lot of VMware View components that VDI admins need to be familiar with. Take this quiz to see how much you know.Quiz
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Making Citrix XenDesktop play nice with a VMware hypervisor
You can run XenDesktop on a VMware hypervisor, but what does that entail? Learn how clustering and vCenter Server work in a mixed VDI environment.Tip
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Do mobile users need full desktop access?
Desktop virtualization isn't the only way to get Windows apps on non-Windows devices, but VMware's CTO says there's still a need for it in some cases.Q&A | 14 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.Tip
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Guide to choosing and managing VDI thin clients
First, decide whether thin clients are right for your environment. Then learn what to look for in VDI hardware and what kind of management capabilities you need.GUIDES
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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.Tip
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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.Tip
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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?Special report
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VMware folds View into Horizon Suite, eliminates low-end VDI pricing
VMware has put View and Mirage into the Horizon Suite to integrate its end-user computing management tools into a single stack -- for a price.News | 20 Feb 2013
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What's new in VMware View 5.1: Integration, storage, endpoint support
VMware View 5.1 offers View Storage Accelerator and support for more types of endpoints. Even point upgrades can deliver surprising enhancements.Tip
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