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Compare offerings from 3 major desktop-as-a-service providers
Three desktop-as-a-service providers, Citrix, VMware and Microsoft, all offer virtual desktops as a part of their cloud services. Delve into the pros and cons of their offerings.
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How to use VMware Horizon Performance Tracker
A good user experience is essential for VDI. Learn how to install and use VMware Horizon Performance Tracker to take the pulse of end-user experience.
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How to automate software installation for Windows VDI
Software installation can be mind-numbingly tedious. Here's how to use Chocolatey, a package manager, to automate the process for virtual desktops running Windows.
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10 Microsoft Ignite 2019 sessions for VDI admins
VDI admins attending Microsoft Ignite 2019 could benefit from attending these 10 sessions. This guide can help to build a session schedule for the conference.
Thin Client Systems: Asus vs. Google Chromebooks vs. 13 more
In this guide, you’ll explore factors to keep in mind when considering incorporating thin client systems within your business, and compare the top vendors of thin client systems, including Asus, Dell, Lenono and others.
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Cloud-hosted desktops and apps Evaluate
Understand VDI market shifts from traditional VDI to cloud
As the VDI market shifts to cloud-based VDI and DaaS, it's important to understand the bigger picture. Understand the benefits and complexities of the changing market.
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Infrastructure & Architecture Get Started
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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5 Windows Virtual Desktop management tools to consider
Deep management capabilities are important, even in a cloud desktop implementation such as Windows Virtual Desktop. Discover five third-party tools that support a Windows Virtual Desktop deployment.
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Citrix virtual desktop Problem Solve
Maneuver Office 365 licensing for VDI
Office 365 can come with some tricky licensing situations, especially for VDI admins. Explore this rundown of licensing issues and some potential solutions.
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VMware virtual desktop Get Started
How to use VMware Horizon Performance Tracker
A good user experience is essential for VDI. Learn how to install and use VMware Horizon Performance Tracker to take the pulse of end-user experience.
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Understand VDI market shifts from traditional VDI to cloud
As the VDI market shifts to cloud-based VDI and DaaS, it's important to understand the bigger picture. Understand the benefits and complexities of the changing market.
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Compare offerings from 3 major desktop-as-a-service providers
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5 Windows Virtual Desktop management tools to consider
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4 unforeseen challenges of running VDI in the cloud
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Maneuver Office 365 licensing for VDI
Office 365 can come with some tricky licensing situations, especially for VDI admins. Explore this rundown of licensing issues and some potential solutions.
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How to optimize performance in a Citrix environment
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How to protect against RDP security issues
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How Windows Virtual Desktop changes print management
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How to automate software installation for Windows VDI
Software installation can be mind-numbingly tedious. Here's how to use Chocolatey, a package manager, to automate the process for virtual desktops running Windows.
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3 steps to lock down VDI security
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4 ways to handle Windows Virtual Desktop management
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Best practices for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
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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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How to use VMware Horizon Performance Tracker
A good user experience is essential for VDI. Learn how to install and use VMware Horizon Performance Tracker to take the pulse of end-user experience.
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10 Microsoft Ignite 2019 sessions for VDI admins
VDI admins attending Microsoft Ignite 2019 could benefit from attending these 10 sessions. This guide can help to build a session schedule for the conference.
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How to perform per-machine install of Microsoft OneDrive, Teams for VDI
Microsoft OneDrive and Teams can be challenging for VDI, but a per-machine installer can make the process much easier. Watch this video to find out the details.
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Blog: BrianMadden.com
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How can an enterprise mobile VPN fit into a mobility plan?
Organizations that need to secure mobile users and provide remote access to corporate resources should consider an on-premises or cloud-hosted mobile VPN to support mobile users.Continue Reading
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Awingu 4.3 is coming with some major updates to SSO and more
Expect to see certificate-based single sign-on, a new Display Manager and multiple enhancements on the administrator side.Continue Reading
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Windows Virtual Desktop is generally available
Microsoft released Windows Virtual Desktop to the general public, which is likely to have significant effects on the VDI market. Learn why, and what the service offers.
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Virtual desktop tools and technology
HP's Bromium buy speaks to Dell rivalry
Analysts describe HP's Bromium acquisition as a safe, cheap, smart bet in its push to compete with Dell. It's also another sign of rapid consolidation in the endpoint security market.
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Virtual desktop management
One org answers call for flexibility with Workspace One
St. John's Health modernized its workplace experience by simplifying IT's management of applications with VMware's Workspace One.