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Steps to prevent resource overprovisioning
IT must allocate VDI resources in a balanced way to prevent VDI overprovisioning. Explore some ways to properly allocate resources, such as using a performance monitoring tool.
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Royal Technologies accessed legacy apps with Cameyo
Manufacturing company Royal Technologies chose Cameyo to access its Windows-based legacy applications without the complexity of a virtual desktop infrastructure.
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Evaluate app streaming for VDI
There are multiple ways to deliver virtual applications, and app streaming is one of them. Find out what app streaming means in a virtual desktop infrastructure.
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How to use VDI optimization to maximize performance
IT administrators should look into different VDI optimization tools to reduce the amount of resources used and maximize performance. Learn all about these tools and their benefits.
PDF: Nonpersistent vs. Persistent VDI Showdown
Would your organization benefit more from persistent or nonpersistent VDI? Which approach keeps your desktop running smoothest? This nonpersistent vs. persistent VDI guide weighs the pros and cons of both to help you in your decision process. Download the full guide now for related content.
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When on-premises VDI deployments trump cloud applications
Desktop as a service lessens IT management, but sacrifices granular control. Check out this handbook to learn more about cloud desktops vs. on-premises VDI.
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Infrastructure & Architecture News
On-prem desktop and app hosting isn't going anywhere
Citrix has laid out a path to move to cloud-hosted desktops and applications, but many organizations have to focus on their needs today and maintain on-premises hosting.
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Applications Evaluate
Evaluate app streaming for VDI
There are multiple ways to deliver virtual applications, and app streaming is one of them. Find out what app streaming means in a virtual desktop infrastructure.
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Get to know Windows Virtual Desktop's multi-user support
Windows Virtual Desktop could be a game-changer in the DaaS market with the introduction of multi-user Windows 10. Understand the pros and cons of this new service.
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Citrix virtual desktop News
Citrix Synergy 2019 conference news, highlights and awards
Citrix Synergy 2019 runs May 21 through 23 in Atlanta. Read about the conference's latest news and product announcements, including the winners of the Best of Citrix Synergy Awards.
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Royal Technologies accessed legacy apps with Cameyo
Manufacturing company Royal Technologies chose Cameyo to access its Windows-based legacy applications without the complexity of a virtual desktop infrastructure.
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Evaluate app streaming for VDI
There are multiple ways to deliver virtual applications, and app streaming is one of them. Find out what app streaming means in a virtual desktop infrastructure.
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VDI licensing challenges and obstacles
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Citrix Innovation Award winner discusses VDI challenges
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When on-premises VDI deployments trump cloud applications
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Find underutilized VDI resources with PowerShell
It's never ideal to have underutilized servers in a VDI environment. Here's how IT pros can create a PowerShell script to track VDI resource utilization.
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Troubleshoot 5 remote desktop connection issues
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What the end of Citrix Smart Scale means for IT
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Top 5 RDS printer redirection problems
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Use PowerShell to manage Windows Virtual Desktop
IT admins can use PowerShell scripting to manage Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop. In this step-by-step guide, IT can learn the details of this management method.
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How to use VDI optimization to maximize performance
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4 on-prem benefits that cloud desktops can't deliver
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The two main methods of workload management for VDI
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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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Steps to prevent resource overprovisioning
IT must allocate VDI resources in a balanced way to prevent VDI overprovisioning. Explore some ways to properly allocate resources, such as using a performance monitoring tool.
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When on-premises VDI deployments trump cloud applications
Desktop as a service lessens IT management, but sacrifices granular control. Check out this handbook to learn more about cloud desktops vs. on-premises VDI.
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A terminal server, also sometimes called a communication server, is a hardware device or server that provides terminals, such as PCs, printers, and other devices, with a common connection point to a local or wide area network (WAN).
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Raspberry Pi 4: Now the ultimate thin client?
It has a lot more under the hood, and it’s still inexpensive.Continue Reading
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Google Cloud Print – A poor man’s printing solution, or is it?
Bas van Kaam’s printing series continues with one of the less-discussed options.Continue Reading
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Citrix adds more cloud management features for IT
Before organizations adopt Citrix Cloud management for their virtual desktops and apps, they must familiarize themselves with the platform's strengths, newest features and limits.
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Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture
On-prem desktop and app hosting isn't going anywhere
Citrix has laid out a path to move to cloud-hosted desktops and applications, but many organizations have to focus on their needs today and maintain on-premises hosting.
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Citrix Managed Desktops offers simplified DaaS
Citrix announces its new Managed Desktops service to unburden IT administrators by helping manage the back-end infrastructure during the provisioning process.