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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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DaaS provider eases remote work issues for investment firm

The pandemic forced many organizations to quickly transition to remote work, and DaaS subscribers such as Johnson Investment Counsel had a few key advantages during this process.

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Home network setups pose remote work challenge

Having Citrix Workspace in place pre-pandemic made the shift to remote work easier for William Fry employees, but shoddy home networks posed a significant hurdle for the IT team.

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Comparing AMD vs. Nvidia for virtual desktop GPU cards

Both AMD and Nvidia bring virtual GPUs to virtual desktop users with resource-intensive applications, but organizations should learn what each vendor's vGPU cards can offer.

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Tips to Fix 8 Common Remote Desktop Connection Problems

There are many remote desktop connection problems that administrators may encounter, including network failure and authentication troubles. In this guide, you’ll learn about the top 8 challenges and how to fix them.

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Let's get this straight: Nonpersistent vs. persistent

You have a big decision to make when you deploy virtual desktops: Do you go with persistent or nonpersistent VDI? The choice often comes down to storage..
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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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What is a roaming profile and how does it work?

Although several newer tools are available, Microsoft roaming profiles is a simple and time-tested way to manage a user's profile across physical and virtual desktop environments.
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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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How to fix 8 common remote desktop connection problems

When the connection between a desktop and its host fails, it's time to do some remote desktop troubleshooting. Check firewalls, security certificates and more if a remote desktop is not working.
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virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)

Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is a desktop virtualization technology wherein a desktop operating system (OS) -- typically Microsoft Windows -- runs and is managed in an on-premises or cloud data center.
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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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Vendor Resources

Delivering Superior Application Performance—Anywhere, Anytime—Using Virtual ... –White Paper
A Guide to Staying Secure While Working Remote –Resource
4 VDI Automation Use Cases, Explored –eGuide

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5 tips to optimize CAD application performance for VDI

CAD applications that run on VDI require special treatment on the back end by admins, and this video explains how IT can optimize CAD performance for remote and local users.Continue Reading
Top iOS 13 mobile device management features for IT

The new iOS 13 mobile device management features Apple introduced help IT with device enrollment and other tasks, but IT must determine how these features fit into its plans.Continue Reading
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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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Citrix App Protection helps secure remote work

More employees are using personal devices to access corporate data than ever before. Citrix App Protection hopes to mitigate the risk.
Virtual desktop tools and technology

NetApp acquires VDI vendor CloudJumper

NetApp looks to edge its way deeper into virtual desktop infrastructure territory with its acquisition of CloudJumper.