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What's missing in Windows Virtual Desktop management
Windows Virtual Desktop management isn't perfect yet, especially when it comes to native management. These four capabilities aren't as robust as Citrix and VMware's offerings.
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Workspace focus splits virtualization market
The once-stable virtualization market is changing as some vendors begin to think more about workspaces. In this Q&A, IDC's Shannon Kalvar talks about what it all means.
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Differences in thin client support across VDI vendors
The thin client support that virtualization vendors provide is often changing, and IT professionals must understand that each vendor takes a unique approach to thin clients.
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5 common Citrix printing issues and how to troubleshoot them
Printing is one of the most frustrating areas of IT management, especially as a VDI admin. Troubleshoot five common Citrix printing issues with these tips and tricks.
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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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What's missing in Windows Virtual Desktop management
Windows Virtual Desktop management isn't perfect yet, especially when it comes to native management. These four capabilities aren't as robust as Citrix and VMware's offerings.
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Workspot launches Cloud Desktop Fabric
Workspot claims its new Cloud Desktop Fabric architecture will improve virtual desktop performance by connecting users to the cloud resources closest to them.
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How to use Liquidware FlexApp for virtual app layering
The Liquidware FlexApp tool allows IT to manage virtual apps more effectively, including fewer master desktop images and pushing out updates to in-use layered virtual apps.
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Differences in thin client support across VDI vendors
The thin client support that virtualization vendors provide is often changing, and IT professionals must understand that each vendor takes a unique approach to thin clients.
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5 common Citrix printing issues and how to troubleshoot them
Printing is one of the most frustrating areas of IT management, especially as a VDI admin. Troubleshoot five common Citrix printing issues with these tips and tricks.
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Can IT use VMware Horizon View without vCenter?
Running VMware Horizon View without vCenter is possible but impractical. Understand why an organization would want to use this setup and what the implications are.
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What's missing in Windows Virtual Desktop management
Windows Virtual Desktop management isn't perfect yet, especially when it comes to native management. These four capabilities aren't as robust as Citrix and VMware's offerings.
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Differences in thin client support across VDI vendors
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VDI in 2020 will feature cloud, workspaces
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VMware vs. Citrix: VDI security showdown
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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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5 common Citrix printing issues and how to troubleshoot them
Printing is one of the most frustrating areas of IT management, especially as a VDI admin. Troubleshoot five common Citrix printing issues with these tips and tricks.
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How VDI can extend Windows 7 end of life
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5 common Citrix printing issues and how to troubleshoot them
Printing is one of the most frustrating areas of IT management, especially as a VDI admin. Troubleshoot five common Citrix printing issues with these tips and tricks.
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A Windows Virtual Desktop demo on management tools for IT
In this Windows Virtual Desktop demo, IT pros can learn how to manage Microsoft's DaaS offering and what tools are available to help them take control of WVD.
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How to use Liquidware FlexApp for virtual app layering
The Liquidware FlexApp tool allows IT to manage virtual apps more effectively, including fewer master desktop images and pushing out updates to in-use layered virtual apps.
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Workspot launches Cloud Desktop Fabric
Workspot claims its new Cloud Desktop Fabric architecture will improve virtual desktop performance by connecting users to the cloud resources closest to them.
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Workspace focus splits virtualization market
The once-stable virtualization market is changing as some vendors begin to think more about workspaces. In this Q&A, IDC's Shannon Kalvar talks about what it all means.
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Citrix's performance analytics service gets granular
Citrix says its new performance analytics service for its Virtual Apps and Desktops platform will better identify the root cause of performance issues.