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Provision VDI resources for peak efficiency
VDI management requires more than simply monitoring desktops. IT must understand users' resource needs and provision its back-end infrastructure to reflect them.
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Where does VDI fit with the rise of workspaces?
Workspaces are poised to redefine the desktops users work with. As a result, virtual desktops could become just a part of a larger end-user computing approach.
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How to apply VDI to the right use cases
Any IT pro considering VDI must know where to apply it. Find out if you know when and where VDI is a good fit with this quiz on user types, important considerations and more.
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How do Citrix's certifications work?
Citrix offers a slew of certifications that prove how well an IT pro knows a certain technology. To earn a certification, IT pros must pass exams that Citrix issues.
Navigating Citrix’s Expansive Product Landscape
Citrix has technology offerings spanning desktop and app management, unified workspace management, cloud services and more. Use this 67-page guide to scan their product matrix and learn where different offerings fit in.
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Cloud-hosted desktops and apps Evaluate
How costs fit into the DaaS adoption equation
It's easy for DaaS subscription costs to spiral out of control unless IT takes the following five steps, including understanding how they will put the cloud-based desktops to use.
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Infrastructure & Architecture Manage
Are you ready to plan out your VDI capacity needs?
Planning VDI capacity can be challenging and confusing. See if you have what it takes to plan for factors such as remote access and future changes.
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Applications Evaluate
Dive into Microsoft App-V client-based apps
The app virtualization world is confusing. Get some clarity on how client-based app deployment works by taking a closer look at Microsoft App-V.
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Tools & Technologies Evaluate
What to consider when choosing a hypervisor for VDI
IT has several decisions to make when selecting a hypervisor for VDI, including choosing between a free hypervisor or a more feature-rich, paid option.
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Citrix virtual desktop Evaluate
How do Citrix's certifications work?
Citrix offers a slew of certifications that prove how well an IT pro knows a certain technology. To earn a certification, IT pros must pass exams that Citrix issues.
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VMware virtual desktop News
What's new in VMware Horizon
Recent updates to VMware Horizon include features that focus on troubleshooting UX issues and making it simpler for IT to manage the tool.
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Where does VDI fit with the rise of workspaces?
Workspaces are poised to redefine the desktops users work with. As a result, virtual desktops could become just a part of a larger end-user computing approach.
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How to apply VDI to the right use cases
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How do Citrix's certifications work?
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Crucial details for delivering virtual desktops
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Problem Solve
How to deal with VDI resource usage fluctuations
Unpredictable user behavior and boot storms can cause VDI resource usage fluctuations throughout the day. IT can take steps to identify and curtail the effects of these changes.
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How to simplify virtual desktop image management
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How to use resource-saving desktop configurations
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How to add a virtual desktop watermark
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Test your app and desktop virtualization knowledge
Virtual app and desktop deployments offer many benefits to IT, such as ease of management and improved security. Test yourself on the benefits of desktop virtualization.
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The world beyond Windows apps for VDI shops
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Prove your virtual desktop user profile knowledge
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Get to know virtual app, desktop deployments for mobile
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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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E-Handbook | June 2017
An in-depth look at converged and hyper-converged technology for VDI
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E-Handbook | March 2017
Pick from three top virtual application delivery options
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Virtual Desktop Basics
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Get Started
PCoIP (PC over IP)
PC over IP (PCoIP) is a remote display protocol that Teradici developed for delivering remote desktops and applications to endpoints.
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Test your app and desktop virtualization knowledge
Virtual app and desktop deployments offer many benefits to IT, such as ease of management and improved security. Test yourself on the benefits of desktop virtualization.
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Get Started
Prove your virtual desktop user profile knowledge
IT can control virtual desktops more directly with user profile management. Take this quiz to find out if you know about the different profile types and more.
Vendor Resources
- Essential Guides to VDI –Resource
- Standby Virtual Desktops –Resource
- What's Slowing Down Your VDI? –Resource
Blog: BrianMadden.com
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Bam! Microsoft announces “Windows Virtual Desktop” on Azure with multi-user Windows 10
We don’t have all the details yet, but here’s what Microsoft shared in their media prebriefing.Continue Reading
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Microsoft Ignite 2018 emphasizes security with 3 announcements
Password-less login, Threat Protection, and report cards highlight latest security improvements.Continue Reading
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Virtual desktop management
Why virtual desktop and server overprovisioning is a problem
If IT pros overprovision virtual desktops and servers, they waste money and resources. But there are other problems associated with poor resource allocation.
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Citrix virtual desktops
NetScaler authentication helps on-premises Citrix shops
In Citrix Synergy 2018 session, attendees learned about two ways to implement multifactor NetScaler authentication: Microsoft Azure Active Directory and Google ReCAPTCHA.
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Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture
NComputing finds spot in desktop virtualization market
NComputing CTO Richard Sah discusses new opportunities for IT to take advantage of desktop virtualization, thanks to lower cost and the emergence of hyper-converged infrastructure.