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Defining VDI users: Who should use virtual desktops?
To figure out whether your company really needs VDI, break down who your potential VDI users are and what exactly they need.
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DR's last mile: Don't forget the virtual desktops
When disaster strikes a virtual infrastructure, it's a mad dash to get apps back on track. But with virtual desktops in your DR strategy, you won't be out of breath.
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VMware VSA 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.
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Why DaaS may be a better option than VDI
IT pros don't trust public cloud services, but the benefits of outsourcing virtualized desktops to a cloud provider may outweigh the risks.
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Quest vWorkspace 7.5 tightens Hyper-V integration
The latest version of Quest vWorkspace includes Hyper-V Catalyst Components, which optimize memory and disk I/O to boost virtual desktop performance.
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Microsoft RDS in a mobile world: Pros and cons
Using Remote Desktop Services to access virtual desktops from mobile devices presents a whole new set of issues, including security and supportability concerns.
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Mobile device security 101
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.
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User Installed Apps and VDI: An IT nightmare
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.
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Gabe Knuth evaluates the new IGEL thin clients
IGEL thin clients support nearly every major desktop virtualization product and remote desktop protocol, providing an alternative to HP and Wyse.
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Does Citrix HDX remove the need for WAN acceleration?
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?
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Citrix reconfigures XenApp apps for mobile devices
Using corporate apps on mobile phones can be cumbersome. With the new Citrix XenApp 6.5 Mobility Pack, delivering and using apps on Android devices is simpler. Here's why.
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Cloud app vs. Web app -- what's the difference?
What's the difference between a cloud app and a Web app? Gabe Knuth explains the difference between these similar terms and asks readers to share their input on the distinction.
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How VMware ThinApp Factory simplifies app packaging
ThinApp Factory radically changes the way applications are packaged. Here's a first look at the product that VMware plans to deliver and how it will help IT admins.
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Why Web apps aren't a free pass on IT management
Web apps aren't a free pass on IT management. Issues such as plug-ins, security settings and browser version requirements mean that managing Web apps can be a lot of work.
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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.
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Don't let VDI storms catch you off guard
VDI boot storms and logon storms are inevitable issues that can be fixed without throwing a lot more storage at the problem. Meanwhile, antivirus storms can be avoided altogether.
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Desktop virtualization wish list for 2012
It's the time of year to make your tech wish list and hope that what you want -- pre-packaged apps, a universally compatible VDI client and simple VDI licensing -- comes true.
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Moving forward from a failed VDI POC
If you have tested VDI and the POC failed, you aren't alone. This article will help you assess the situation and provide guidelines to pick up the pieces.
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How long can Ericom's HTML 5 client dominance last?
Ericom AccessNow is the default HTML 5 RDP client, but other desktop virtualization vendors could cash in on the appeal of HTML 5 clients by building their own.
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How VDI changes the desktop computing game
Brian Madden contends that VDI is not a game changer -- it's simply a form factor change. Others disagree. Here's one VDI veteran's take on how it changes the desktop industry.
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Using Windows Server 2003 and RDS to ease XP migration
You can use Remote Desktop Services to publish those pesky Windows XP applications that are holding up your migration to Windows 7. Keep them alive on Windows Server 2003 R2.
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Preparing for VDI disaster recovery: Focus on backup
The more virtual desktops you have, the more complicated the VDI disaster recovery process gets. Make sure you back up virtual hard drives often to ease DR for VDI.
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Top 5 remote desktop connectivity problems
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.
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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?