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Understand Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops LTSR vs. CR
Determine the differences between Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops LTSR and CR, and understand why many customers are reluctant to make the switch from LTSR to CR.
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VMworld makes room for new VMware DaaS product
VMware's new desktop-as-a-service product will get some play at VMworld. How Managed Desktops differs from its Horizon 7 offering is still a mystery.
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How to protect against RDP security issues
IT can prevent RDP security issues in a few ways. Learn how to use Group Policy and other best practices to protect against an RDP-based attack, and learn about BlueKeep.
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Citrix set to release its DaaS product
Citrix Managed Desktops, which will be released Aug. 26, is meant to make managing desktops for IT easier by having Citrix control the management aspects of virtual desktops.
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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Set up FSLogix profiles with Azure Blob Storage
FSLogix profiles are a great way to take full advantage of Windows Virtual Desktop. IT can save time and money with this step-by-step process to save FSLogix profile containers to Azure Blob Storage.
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The pros and cons of VDI web browsers
End users can easily access their virtual desktops and applications through any supported HTML5 web browser. Learn about the pros and cons of using VDI and web browsers together.
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Applications Evaluate
Evaluate app streaming for VDI
There are multiple ways to deliver virtual applications, and app streaming is one of them. Find out what app streaming means in a virtual desktop infrastructure.
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Microsoft DaaS may leave VDI vendors in the dust
In this Q&A with a company that helped developed Windows Virtual Desktop, dig into how it will affect the VDI market and the road that Microsoft took to develop the service.
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Citrix virtual desktop Evaluate
How to optimize performance in a Citrix environment
Citrix performance issues can be difficult to deal with. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent them using a variety of techniques, such as automation.
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VMware virtual desktop News
VMworld makes room for new VMware DaaS product
VMware's new desktop-as-a-service product will get some play at VMworld. How Managed Desktops differs from its Horizon 7 offering is still a mystery.
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How to optimize performance in a Citrix environment
Citrix performance issues can be difficult to deal with. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent them using a variety of techniques, such as automation.
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Understand Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops LTSR vs. CR
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Microsoft DaaS may leave VDI vendors in the dust
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Desktop as a service virtually eases deployment, hosting woes
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How to protect against RDP security issues
IT can prevent RDP security issues in a few ways. Learn how to use Group Policy and other best practices to protect against an RDP-based attack, and learn about BlueKeep.
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How Windows Virtual Desktop changes print management
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Find underutilized VDI resources with PowerShell
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Troubleshoot 5 remote desktop connection issues
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Take advantage of Citrix and Microsoft integrations
Citrix and Microsoft offer a variety of integrations to enhance their products. Find out what they are, and how organizations running VDI can take advantage of them.
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Set user expectations for a successful VDI deployment
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The pros and cons of VDI web browsers
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Use PowerShell to manage Windows Virtual Desktop
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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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GPU
A graphics processing unit (GPU) is a computer chip that performs rapid mathematical calculations, primarily for the purpose of rendering images.
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Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)
Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) is a tool for managing multiple remote desktop sessions. It creates a single location for IT administrators to organize, group and manage connections.
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Set up FSLogix profiles with Azure Blob Storage
FSLogix profiles are a great way to take full advantage of Windows Virtual Desktop. IT can save time and money with this step-by-step process to save FSLogix profile containers to Azure Blob Storage.
Vendor Resources
- Stay Ahead of VDI Trends: Certifications & Digital Workspaces –Essential Guide
- Thin Client Buyer's Guide –Resource
- Expert breakdown: DaaS vs. VDI –Resource
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Key iOS enterprise security vulnerabilities IT should know
Mobile admins must approach Android and iOS security differently, because the two OSes face different threats. Learn how IT can mitigate iOS enterprise security concerns.Continue Reading
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Yubikey 5Ci for iPhone, biometric attacks, and other odds and ends from Black Hat
Wrapping up my Black Hat 2019 coverage with an updated look at Yubico and their new hardware key, authentication hacks, and process injection attacks library.Continue Reading
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VMworld makes room for new VMware DaaS product
VMware's new desktop-as-a-service product will get some play at VMworld. How Managed Desktops differs from its Horizon 7 offering is still a mystery.
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Citrix virtual desktops
Citrix set to release its DaaS product
Citrix Managed Desktops, which will be released Aug. 26, is meant to make managing desktops for IT easier by having Citrix control the management aspects of virtual desktops.
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Virtual desktop software and vendors
Parallels adds app pre-launch to RAS 17
Parallels added new capabilities to its Remote Application Server product, including better reporting and monitoring for management and easier access to daily applications.