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Virtual desktops, Teams key to city's remote work success
This city has turned to technology -- like Citrix virtual desktops -- to maintain services in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. CIO Chris McMasters discusses the lessons already learned.
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Workspot VDI key to engineering firm's pandemic planning
Southland Industries was in the process of transitioning to a virtual desktop service when COVID-19 emerged. In this Q&A, Israel Sumano discusses how the outbreak accelerated those plans.
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Preferred Mutual relies on VMware virtual desktops during pandemic
COVID-19 is pushing many firms to send employees home. In this Q&A, Preferred Mutual's Ben Moore discusses how VMware virtual desktops eased the transition.
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4 VDI automation use cases that lower IT's management burden
IT pros should understand the role of automation in VDI because automating certain tasks such as virtual desktop creation and monitoring can free up IT to focus on other issues.
Thin Client Systems: Asus vs. Google Chromebooks vs. 13 more
In this guide, you’ll explore factors to keep in mind when considering incorporating thin client systems within your business, and compare the top vendors of thin client systems, including Asus, Dell, Lenono and others.
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Nerdio looks to simplify WVD deployment, management
While Windows Virtual Desktop has seen strong interest since it launched last year, its complexity may discourage enterprise adoption. Nerdio hopes to change that.
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4 VDI automation use cases that lower IT's management burden
IT pros should understand the role of automation in VDI because automating certain tasks such as virtual desktop creation and monitoring can free up IT to focus on other issues.
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Citrix enacted remote work during China's coronavirus crisis
The new coronavirus has begun to affect how U.S. companies are thinking about remote work. In this Q&A, Citrix's James Singh talks about how the company faced this problem in China -- and made it work.
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Differences in thin client support across VDI vendors
The thin client support that virtualization vendors provide is often changing, and IT professionals must understand that each vendor takes a unique approach to thin clients.
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5 common Citrix printing issues and how to troubleshoot them
Printing is one of the most frustrating areas of IT management, especially as a VDI admin. Troubleshoot five common Citrix printing issues with these tips and tricks.
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Preferred Mutual relies on VMware virtual desktops during pandemic
COVID-19 is pushing many firms to send employees home. In this Q&A, Preferred Mutual's Ben Moore discusses how VMware virtual desktops eased the transition.
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Compare MSIX App Attach to other app layering tools
With Microsoft's MSIX App Attach in public preview, IT professionals should learn the layer tool's capabilities and how it stacks up compared to tools from Liquidware and others.
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What's missing in Windows Virtual Desktop management
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Differences in thin client support across VDI vendors
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VDI in 2020 will feature cloud, workspaces
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Troubleshoot VMware Horizon desktops for common issues
IT pros can read this VMware Horizon View troubleshooting guide to learn how to set up desktop troubleshooting in Horizon and identify connection, UX and authentication issues.
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Understand VDI market shifts from traditional VDI to cloud
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Maneuver Office 365 licensing for VDI
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How to optimize performance in a Citrix environment
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4 VDI automation use cases that lower IT's management burden
IT pros should understand the role of automation in VDI because automating certain tasks such as virtual desktop creation and monitoring can free up IT to focus on other issues.
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5 common Citrix printing issues and how to troubleshoot them
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How VDI can extend Windows 7 end of life
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How to use Citrix Gateway service and Citrix Cloud Library
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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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Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)
Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) is a tool that allows information technology (IT) administrators to organize, group and control remote desktop connections.
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5 common Citrix printing issues and how to troubleshoot them
Printing is one of the most frustrating areas of IT management, especially as a VDI admin. Troubleshoot five common Citrix printing issues with these tips and tricks.
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A Windows Virtual Desktop demo on management tools for IT
In this Windows Virtual Desktop demo, IT pros can learn how to manage Microsoft's DaaS offering and what tools are available to help them take control of WVD.
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Blog: BrianMadden.com
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How the EUC space is reacting to Coronavirus: Our big list of resources and stories (Updated 4/08)
How-to guides; updated licensing terms; free products; what the community is doing; and more.Continue Reading
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Oktane 2020 wrap-up: Lifecycle management, Microsoft + Okta, and new admin & end user dashboards
During their two-day, online show, Okta announced so many new products and features it’s easy to miss some.Continue Reading
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Moving Citrix Synergy online
What does it mean to move a conference, like Citrix Synergy, online? Experts discuss how conferences are adapting to a COVID-19 world -- and what the future could bring.
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Virtual desktop strategies and architecture
Virtual desktops, Teams key to city's remote work success
This city has turned to technology -- like Citrix virtual desktops -- to maintain services in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. CIO Chris McMasters discusses the lessons already learned.
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VMware virtual desktop software
Preferred Mutual relies on VMware virtual desktops during pandemic
COVID-19 is pushing many firms to send employees home. In this Q&A, Preferred Mutual's Ben Moore discusses how VMware virtual desktops eased the transition.