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Microsoft releases DaaS product for public preview
The highly anticipated release of Windows Virtual Desktop will provide a cloud-based desktop and app virtualization service, integrated with Office 365 ProPlus and built on Azure.
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What kinds of desktops do DaaS providers offer?
Most DaaS providers offer either session- or client-based desktops. Services differ in the OSes that providers support and the configuration options at IT administrators' disposal.
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The two main methods of workload management for VDI
Managing virtual machine workloads is one of the crucial aspects of VDI management on Hyper-V hosts. The preferred method is Microsoft's dynamic load balancing.
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Nominate products for the Best of Citrix Synergy 2019
The Best of Citrix Synergy 2019 Awards are coming. Get to know the rules and criteria, and nominate a product for this year's awards using the form below.
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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What kinds of desktops do DaaS providers offer?
Most DaaS providers offer either session- or client-based desktops. Services differ in the OSes that providers support and the configuration options at IT administrators' disposal.
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The two main methods of workload management for VDI
Managing virtual machine workloads is one of the crucial aspects of VDI management on Hyper-V hosts. The preferred method is Microsoft's dynamic load balancing.
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How app layering simplifies management
App layering allows IT to manage applications independently. Learn about the other benefits of app layering and how it differs from application virtualization.
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Microsoft releases DaaS product for public preview
The highly anticipated release of Windows Virtual Desktop will provide a cloud-based desktop and app virtualization service, integrated with Office 365 ProPlus and built on Azure.
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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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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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The two main methods of workload management for VDI
Managing virtual machine workloads is one of the crucial aspects of VDI management on Hyper-V hosts. The preferred method is Microsoft's dynamic load balancing.
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How app layering simplifies management
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2 factors that affect VDI storage planning
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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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What kinds of desktops do DaaS providers offer?
Most DaaS providers offer either session- or client-based desktops. Services differ in the OSes that providers support and the configuration options at IT administrators' disposal.
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Nominate products for the Best of Citrix Synergy 2019
The Best of Citrix Synergy 2019 Awards are coming. Get to know the rules and criteria, and nominate a product for this year's awards using the form below.
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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.
Vendor Resources
- How Cloud Desktops Support Workforce Agility –White Paper
- Sunrise Health Adopts VDI and Thin Client Endpoints –White Paper
- How to Avoid These 7 Deadly Sins of App and Desktop Virtualization –White Paper
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Mobile deployments get flexible with Android, device as a service
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Enterprises are adopting UEM technology -- but slowly
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Microsoft releases DaaS product for public preview
The highly anticipated release of Windows Virtual Desktop will provide a cloud-based desktop and app virtualization service, integrated with Office 365 ProPlus and built on Azure.
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Cloud-hosted virtual desktop and application strategy
Microsoft-FSLogix acquisition changes cloud desktop game
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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Virtual desktop infrastructure and architecture
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.