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Choosing a thin client for remote desktop protocol access
There are plenty of suitable thin client options for RDP environments, but each device has unique characteristics that make it a strong or poor fit for a particular organization.
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Understanding the difference between thin and thick clients
How do thin and thick clients compare for licensing or flexibility? These two endpoint types each have their role in the enterprise, but they fit into organizations in very different ways.
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Integrating SaaS applications with Citrix Workspace
Citrix Workspace allows for numerous integrations and one of the most valuable is SaaS applications. The setup process is straightforward but depends on Citrix's level of support.
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VMware expands VD management tools for Microsoft Azure
VMware's latest Horizon virtual desktop management tools improve the performance of the product on Microsoft Azure. The changes appear in the Horizon Control Plane.
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Cloud-hosted desktops and apps News
Microsoft puts its OS in the cloud with Windows 365
Microsoft said Windows 365 gives companies a simple way to use cloud-based desktops at a predictable price. The company will release two versions of the product in early August.
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Understanding the difference between thin and thick clients
How do thin and thick clients compare for licensing or flexibility? These two endpoint types each have their role in the enterprise, but they fit into organizations in very different ways.
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Security, productivity key desktop virtualization benefits
According to a survey conducted by Enterprise Strategy Group, IT pros pointed to security, productivity and IT efficiency as the virtualization benefits driving VDI and DaaS adoption.
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Microsoft integrates virtual desktop, Azure Active Directory
Azure Virtual Desktop will let people use their Azure Active Directory credentials to sign in to any device. Microsoft plans more integration between the two products later.
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Citrix virtual desktop Problem Solve
Setting up and troubleshooting multiple thin client monitors
Thin clients generally require less attention from desktop administrators, but sometimes, IT needs to intervene to set up or troubleshoot a multiple monitor workstation.
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VMware virtual desktop News
VMware expands VD management tools for Microsoft Azure
VMware's latest Horizon virtual desktop management tools improve the performance of the product on Microsoft Azure. The changes appear in the Horizon Control Plane.
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Choosing a thin client for remote desktop protocol access
There are plenty of suitable thin client options for RDP environments, but each device has unique characteristics that make it a strong or poor fit for a particular organization.
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Understanding the difference between thin and thick clients
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Compare Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops vs. WVD
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4 Windows Virtual Desktop management limitations
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Setting up and troubleshooting multiple thin client monitors
Thin clients generally require less attention from desktop administrators, but sometimes, IT needs to intervene to set up or troubleshoot a multiple monitor workstation.
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How to configure Remote Desktop in Windows Server 2008 R2 step by step
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Top 5 RDS printer redirection problems
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Why and when to use Windows Virtual Desktop
Organizations considering Windows Virtual Desktop should take a step back and evaluate when it makes sense to use WVD, and when to consider alternative options.
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Choose a Windows Virtual Desktop managed service provider
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How to troubleshoot an RDP remote session stuck at configuring
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Why COVID-19 fuels desktop virtualization trends
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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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VMware View Persona Management
VMware View Persona Management is a feature of Horizon View that stores and delivers user-specific data from a remote storage repository to virtual or physical desktops.
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Parallels Desktop for Mac
Parallels Desktop for Mac is desktop virtualization software that allows Microsoft Windows, Linux and Google Chrome OSes and applications to run on an Apple Mac computer.
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VMware Horizon Client
VMware Horizon Client is software that establishes a connection between endpoint devices and Horizon View virtual desktops and applications.
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VMware expands VD management tools for Microsoft Azure
VMware's latest Horizon virtual desktop management tools improve the performance of the product on Microsoft Azure. The changes appear in the Horizon Control Plane.
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Virtual desktop strategies and architecture
HP to buy Teradici to improve virtual-desktop delivery
Teradici would provide HP with technology to help customers bolster the performance of their virtual desktops. HP expects to close the deal this year.
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Virtual desktop management
Microsoft Windows 365 confuses tech buyers
Microsoft hasn't clearly defined when a company should pick Windows 365 over its other desktop as a service, Azure Virtual Desktop. The differences seem more subtle than dramatic.
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- VMware View Persona Management
- Parallels Desktop for Mac
- VMware Horizon Client
- Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)