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Running GPU passthrough for a virtual desktop with Hyper-V
Any IT admin knows that desktop performance must be high quality to provide quality UX, and in some cases, admins may need to configure GPU passthrough for power user virtual desktops.
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Top 5 RDS printer redirection problems
Windows printing problems are a pain. If you have printer redirection issues with the Remote Desktop Protocol in RDS, check user permissions, client requirements and more.
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Google, Parallels improve Windows on Chromebooks
The Google-Parallels technology provides access to Windows software on Chromebooks. The new product could make Chrome OS laptops more attractive to enterprises.
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Factor these variables into your VDI deployment
When IT plans for its VDI deployment, it must factor in best practices for the setup process, such as considering client options and designing the VDI to have high availability.
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How to perform WVD monitoring with Azure Log Analytics
Like any DaaS offering, Windows Virtual Desktop's success depends on user experience. Learn how to set up the Azure Log Analytics tool and how it can help virtual desktop administrators.
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Factor these variables into your VDI deployment
When IT plans for its VDI deployment, it must factor in best practices for the setup process, such as considering client options and designing the VDI to have high availability.
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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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Learn the Windows Virtual Desktop setup process
Organizations looking to set up Windows Virtual Desktop machines can do so with Azure Resource Manager, but admins must ensure their environment has the necessary prerequisites.
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How does Citrix work on a Chromebook?
Organizations looking for cost-effective laptops may consider Chromebooks, but IT must learn if these endpoints can coexist with existing business technologies, such as Citrix.
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How to troubleshoot a VMware Horizon black screen
One of the most common issues with VMware Horizon virtual desktops is a black screen displaying and crashing the desktop, so IT admins should learn how to troubleshoot this issue.
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What is virtual desktop infrastructure? VDI explained
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is a desktop virtualization technology wherein a desktop operating system, typically Microsoft Windows, runs and is managed in a data center.
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How to calculate VDI costs and keep them to a minimum
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Desktop as a service vs. VDI: What's the difference?
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Consider affordable VDI alternatives to Citrix and VMware
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Top 5 RDS printer redirection problems
Windows printing problems are a pain. If you have printer redirection issues with the Remote Desktop Protocol in RDS, check user permissions, client requirements and more.
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Find the cure to your VDI woes
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Learn the Windows Virtual Desktop setup process
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Three common reasons why VDI projects fail
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How to troubleshoot a VMware Horizon black screen
One of the most common issues with VMware Horizon virtual desktops is a black screen displaying and crashing the desktop, so IT admins should learn how to troubleshoot this issue.
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Running GPU passthrough for a virtual desktop with Hyper-V
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Factor these variables into your VDI deployment
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How to perform WVD monitoring with Azure Log Analytics
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How to use GPU for rendering graphics in VDI deployments
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E-Handbook | February 2018
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Virtual Desktop Basics
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Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop
Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop is an Azure-based cloud service for desktop and application virtualization.
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desktop virtualization
Desktop virtualization is the concept of isolating a logical operating system (OS) instance from the client that is used to access it.
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zero client
Zero client, also known as ultrathin client, is a server-based computing model in which the end user's computing device has no local storage.
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Google, Parallels improve Windows on Chromebooks
The Google-Parallels technology provides access to Windows software on Chromebooks. The new product could make Chrome OS laptops more attractive to enterprises.
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VMware bolsters Workspace One security with Secure Access
With the new Secure Access, VMware says remote workers will have a better and more secure way to use their Workspace One virtual desktops and applications.
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Virtual desktop software and vendors
Microsoft contemplates new DaaS product, 'Cloud PC'
Unexpected consumption costs mar companies' adoption of the cloud. The reported Microsoft Cloud PC, with per-user pricing, could ease that issue.
SearchVirtualDesktop Definitions
- What is virtual desktop infrastructure? VDI explained
- Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop
- desktop virtualization
- zero client