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HCI not always suited to specialized VDI
HCI and VDI often go well together, providing simpler scalability and flexibility for virtual desktops. But what happens when a VDI deployment has requirements outside the norm?
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Lock down virtual desktops with these 3 tips
Virtual desktops present unique security concerns. Take these three steps to better secure VDI environments from the start.
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Four capabilities to have in a VDI troubleshooting tool
VDI management is complicated, but the right troubleshooting tool can make it less so. IT should consider these factors when choosing a troubleshooting tool for its VDI deployment.
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How HCI scaling helps improve VDI performance
HCI offers many benefits for VDI deployments, particularly when it comes to scaling resources. There are a few caveats to watch out for when planning storage for VDI, however.
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How a jumpbox can improve VM security in Microsoft Azure
A jumpbox can be a handy tool to improve security in a Microsoft Azure deployment. For starters, it blocks the public IP address automatically associated with any VMs.
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HCI not always suited to specialized VDI
HCI and VDI often go well together, providing simpler scalability and flexibility for virtual desktops. But what happens when a VDI deployment has requirements outside the norm?
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Increased GPU adoption in VDI deployments explained
The ability to share GPUs among multiple virtual desktop instances has contributed to a rise in GPU use in many VDI deployments.
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Four capabilities to have in a VDI troubleshooting tool
VDI management is complicated, but the right troubleshooting tool can make it less so. IT should consider these factors when choosing a troubleshooting tool for its VDI deployment.
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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.
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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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A guide to enterprise thin client systems
Thin client systems are more than just low-powered PCs. They offer many security and management benefits. Learn more about enterprise thin client benefits in this buyer's guide.
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Four capabilities to have in a VDI troubleshooting tool
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Thin client comparison: A product roundup
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HCI not always suited to specialized VDI
HCI and VDI often go well together, providing simpler scalability and flexibility for virtual desktops. But what happens when a VDI deployment has requirements outside the norm?
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Take a closer look at Remote Desktop Services licensing
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How VDI shops can handle legacy apps, modern devices
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Plan for virtual business app capacity
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Lock down virtual desktops with these 3 tips
Virtual desktops present unique security concerns. Take these three steps to better secure VDI environments from the start.
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How HCI scaling helps improve VDI performance
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Help mobile device users work with VDI apps
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What trends will define VDI in 2019?
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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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E-Handbook | June 2017
An in-depth look at converged and hyper-converged technology for VDI
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Virtual Desktop Basics
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Lock down virtual desktops with these 3 tips
Virtual desktops present unique security concerns. Take these three steps to better secure VDI environments from the start.
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Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is an umbrella term for several specific features of Microsoft Windows Server that allow users to remotely access graphical desktops and Windows applications.
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Learn the latest in endpoint management for VDI
IT professionals must make sure they are prepared to manage different types of endpoints as a part of their VDI deployments because the modern workforce requires it.
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- Sunrise Health Adopts VDI and Thin Client Endpoints –White Paper
- How Cloud Desktops Support Workforce Agility –White Paper
- How to Avoid These 7 Deadly Sins of App and Desktop Virtualization –White Paper
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Friday Notebook, February 22: Android Enterprise Recommended for MSPs; Microsoft Office app
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The essential enterprise mobility management (EMM) resources, version 1902
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FSLogix can help Microsoft solve problems that have plagued the integration of Office 365 and virtual desktops, and it will immediately benefit the new Windows Virtual Desktop.
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Microsoft eyes AWS with desktop-as-a-service play
Microsoft jumps onto the desktop-as-a-service bandwagon with its Azure-hosted Windows Virtual Desktop platform, but the service faces tough competition from market leader Amazon Workspaces.
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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.