Virtualization Strategies for the CIO-
VDI vendors on the prowl for virtual desktop management
With oodles of acquisitions among VDI vendors these days, you might wonder how these deals will affect the market. The companies involved are renewing focus on virtual desktop management.
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What's in a name? Demystifying VDI product naming
Products change their names more often than professional athletes. (Metta World Peace, anyone?) But when it comes to VDI product naming, that can get pretty confusing.
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FAQ: Using VDI for BYOD security and management
Managing mobile devices is a major headache for IT departments, but desktop virtualization is here to help. Before you pop an aspirin, learn how VDI can improve BYOD security.
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Four sessions I'm looking forward to at BriForum
BriForum London covers everything from Microsoft VDI licensing to best practices for optimizing VDI workloads -- and even a session on how to fail at VDI.
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How to get users involved in VDI testing
Don't leave your VDI testing results to chance. Be sure to include your users in the virtual desktop testing process. A successful implementation may hinge upon their happiness.
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Why the post-PC era doesn't mean the end of Windows
The so-called post-PC era we've entered doesn't necessarily negate the need for Windows. Cloud-based services are all the rage, but we'll still need desktop management.
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Uncovering hidden VDI cost savings
Dig around and you might just find some VDI cost savings you wouldn't expect. Remote access, server discounts and storage consolidation can help you increase VDI ROI.
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Taking baby steps to a successful VDI project rollout
Slow and steady wins the race. After analyzing a VDI POC, stagger your VDI project rollout so resources aren't overwhelmed and users can get used to the new technology.
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Consumerization of IT: What's VDI got to do with it?
As more desktop virtualization vendors and users turn their attention to the consumerization of IT, we examine the technology's relationship with this disruptive trend.
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Tackling BYOD security issues with data access controls
BYOD shops constantly worry about security. VDI helps solve some BYOD security issues, but for others, data access control methods will do the trick.
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Windows VDI licensing not getting any easier
As if Windows VDI licensing weren't complicated enough, Microsoft made some changes. The new Companion Device License solves one problem but creates another.
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Setting up VirtualBox remote access in 3 steps
IT admins searching for an easy way to remotely access VMs can use Oracle VM VirtualBox remote display. Still, setting up remote access doesn't come without its headaches.
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Five reasons a VDI project stalls: What's the holdup?
Here's one way to send a VDI project down the tubes: Ignore the end user experience. See four more factors that can hit the brakes on your implementation.
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Reverse seamless windows: Local apps on remote desktops
Some apps just run better as local applications. Reverse seamless windows technology allows you to run apps locally while presenting them on remote desktops.
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How do you stop a VDI project in its tracks? Scale up!
When a VDI deployment doesn't get past the pilot stage, scalability is often the culprit. A small VDI project is a completely different animal than a large one.
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VDI thin client options: Choosing the best thin clients
When you're assessing VDI thin client options, consider management style, deployment options and display protocol support. You want the best thin clients to fit your environment.
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Running unsupported apps on Windows 8 on ARM
Windows 8 on ARM tablets don't support some legacy and third-party apps, but before you riot, know that connecting to a virtual desktop will let you run any application.
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What OnLive app compliance means for DaaS providers
The OnLive app for cloud-hosted desktops has bent to Microsoft's will, opening the door for more DaaS offerings and making it known that violations won't be taken lightly.
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VDI software for SMBs: VDI-in-a-Box vs. XenDesktop
Small businesses now have a tricky choice: Citrix VDI-in-a-Box 5 or XenDesktop? The all-in-one VDI software suite VDI-in-a-Box gets points for pricing and simplicity.
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Using VDI as a software test environment
VDI isn't just for desktop delivery. Virtual desktops can also serve as a software test environment, where you can do OS and app testing quickly and easily.
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Dedupe 101: Process-based vs. inline
VDI storage has long been a challenge for virtual desktop admins, but inline deduplication is changing all that.
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Using snapshots to make the most of a single desktop VM
With VM snapshots, you can make one desktop VM into many. Just watch out for performance when snapshotting in a virtual desktop environment.
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Boosting VDI performance with SSDs
If you want better VDI performance, don't look only to the network for help. Start by considering solid-state storage.
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Top 5 causes of virtual desktop downtime
If your virtual desktops experience slowness or application downtime, keep these five factors in mind to locate the problem.