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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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Is HCI always cheaper for VDI?
Hyper-converged systems may cost more upfront, but organizations must also calculate long-term costs to determine if HCI is a fit for their virtual desktop infrastructure.
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Thin client comparison: A product roundup
Explore some of the top thin client systems currently on the market -- based on industry, cost and data usage -- to help you make the right buying decision.
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Cloud-hosted desktops and apps Evaluate
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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Infrastructure & Architecture Get Started
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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Applications Evaluate
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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Tools & Technologies Evaluate
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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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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Application virtualization and streaming
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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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Is HCI always cheaper for VDI?
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Thin client comparison: A product roundup
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Increased GPU adoption in VDI deployments explained
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Problem Solve
Take a closer look at Remote Desktop Services licensing
Microsoft's Remote Desktop Services licensing policies can be confusing if you don't know the Client Access Licenses and Remote Desktop Services roles.
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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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Track end-user experience with VDI monitoring tools
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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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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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E-Handbook | March 2017
Pick from three top virtual application delivery options
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Virtual Desktop Basics
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Get Started
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.
Vendor Resources
- Virtual Environments Management –White Paper
- How HCI can Improve VDI Deployments –White Paper
- Benefits of Running VDI on a Hyperconverged Platform –White Paper
Blog: BrianMadden.com
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Friday Notebook, February 15: What will Apple do about sideloading and rogue enterprise certs?
Also: A closer look at Idaptive, AetherPal, Google accounts, and client virtualization; and other notes from the week.Continue Reading
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Client virtualization, part 1: Is it the past or the future? (With a retrospective on XenClient)
Part 1 examines why type-1 (bare metal) hypervisor is the way to go, and uses XenClient XT as an example of why early efforts failed.Continue Reading
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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.
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Virtual desktop management
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.