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How to calculate VDI costs and keep them to a minimum

When the true cost of VDI is hazy, it's a good idea to make a comprehensive calculation. Determine how to factor in costs related to hardware, infrastructure, licensing and more.

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VMware bolsters Workspace One security with Secure Access

With the new Secure Access, VMware says remote workers will have a better and more secure way to use their Workspace One virtual desktops and applications.

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How to perform WVD monitoring with Azure Log Analytics

Like any DaaS offering, Windows Virtual Desktop's success depends on user experience. Learn how to set up the Azure Log Analytics tool and how it can help virtual desktop administrators.

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Desktop as a service vs. VDI: What's the difference?

The battle for desktop virtualization domination is on. DaaS is able to pack a punch at VDI with cost benefits, cloud services and more flexibility.

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Tips to Fix 8 Common Remote Desktop Connection Problems

There are many remote desktop connection problems that administrators may encounter, including network failure and authentication troubles. In this guide, you’ll learn about the top 8 challenges and how to fix them.

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What is virtual desktop infrastructure? VDI explained

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is a desktop virtualization technology wherein a desktop operating system, typically Microsoft Windows, runs and is managed in a data center.
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Find the cure to your VDI woes

VDI administrators must be adept at troubleshooting various VDI issues. Sufficient planning can prevent some, but IT should be prepared to deal with a few common issues.
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Factor these variables into your VDI deployment

When IT plans for its VDI deployment, it must factor in best practices for the setup process, such as considering client options and designing the VDI to have high availability.
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E-Handbook | May 2019

When on-premises VDI deployments trump cloud applications
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Buyer's Handbook | February 2019

A guide to enterprise thin client systems
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E-Handbook | April 2018

How to use GPU for rendering graphics in VDI deployments
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E-Handbook | February 2018

What's new with desktop virtualization management?
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E-Handbook | July 2017

Come on down! The VDI price is finally right
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Virtual Desktop Basics

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Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop

Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop is an Azure-based cloud service for desktop and application virtualization.
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desktop virtualization

Desktop virtualization is the concept of isolating a logical operating system (OS) instance from the client that is used to access it.
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zero client

Zero client, also known as ultrathin client, is a server-based computing model in which the end user's computing device has no local storage.

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Vendor Resources

How Do You Support an Elastic Remote Workforce? –White Paper
Proven VDI Best Practices in a Hybrid World –Webcast
3 Transformative VDI Use Cases for Remote Work –Resource

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VMware bolsters Workspace One security with Secure Access

With the new Secure Access, VMware says remote workers will have a better and more secure way to use their Workspace One virtual desktops and applications.
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Microsoft contemplates new DaaS product, 'Cloud PC'

Unexpected consumption costs mar companies' adoption of the cloud. The reported Microsoft Cloud PC, with per-user pricing, could ease that issue.
Citrix virtual desktops

Citrix-Microsoft partnership aimed at Azure, Office

A new Citrix-Microsoft team-up is intended to ease the challenges of dealing with a hybrid workforce. The companies aim to improve moving to the cloud and working digitally.