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Citrix Managed Desktops offers simplified DaaS
Citrix announces its new Managed Desktops service to unburden IT administrators by helping manage the back-end infrastructure during the provisioning process.
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When on-premises VDI deployments trump cloud applications
Desktop as a service lessens IT management, but sacrifices granular control. Check out this handbook to learn more about cloud desktops vs. on-premises VDI.
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VDI on-premises use cases hold some sway versus DaaS
DaaS is growing rapidly, but on-premises VDI holds an edge in use cases that require granular control, network stability, application flexibility, OS licensing and secure data.
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Citrix Synergy 2019 conference news, highlights and awards
Citrix Synergy 2019 runs May 21 through 23 in Atlanta. Read about the conference's latest news and product announcements, including the winners of the Best of Citrix Synergy Awards.
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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When on-premises VDI deployments trump cloud applications
Desktop as a service lessens IT management, but sacrifices granular control. Check out this handbook to learn more about cloud desktops vs. on-premises VDI.
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On-prem desktop and app hosting isn't going anywhere
Citrix has laid out a path to move to cloud-hosted desktops and applications, but many organizations have to focus on their needs today and maintain on-premises hosting.
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Applications Evaluate
Words to go: Virtual app delivery
It can be intimidating to choose the best virtual application delivery method. Take a look at the different options to determine the best one for your organization.
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Get to know Windows Virtual Desktop's multi-user support
Windows Virtual Desktop could be a game-changer in the DaaS market with the introduction of multi-user Windows 10. Understand the pros and cons of this new service.
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Citrix virtual desktop News
Citrix Managed Desktops offers simplified DaaS
Citrix announces its new Managed Desktops service to unburden IT administrators by helping manage the back-end infrastructure during the provisioning process.
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VMware virtual desktop Get Started
Configure 2FA in VMware Horizon View
Two-factor authentication is an important security layer for VDI deployments that helps to prevent breaches. Discover the ins and outs of implementing 2FA in VMware Horizon View.
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When on-premises VDI deployments trump cloud applications
Desktop as a service lessens IT management, but sacrifices granular control. Check out this handbook to learn more about cloud desktops vs. on-premises VDI.
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VDI on-premises use cases hold some sway versus DaaS
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Troubleshoot 5 remote desktop connection issues
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Words to go: Virtual app delivery
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Find underutilized VDI resources with PowerShell
It's never ideal to have underutilized servers in a VDI environment. Here's how IT pros can create a PowerShell script to track VDI resource utilization.
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What the end of Citrix Smart Scale means for IT
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Top 5 RDS printer redirection problems
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How app layering simplifies management
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4 on-prem benefits that cloud desktops can't deliver
IT shouldn't overlook the benefits of on-premises desktop hosting, such as more choices for virtualization software. Cloud-hosted desktops also fall short in areas such as infrastructure control.
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The two main methods of workload management for VDI
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Lock down virtual desktops with these 3 tips
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How HCI scaling helps improve VDI performance
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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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When on-premises VDI deployments trump cloud applications
Desktop as a service lessens IT management, but sacrifices granular control. Check out this handbook to learn more about cloud desktops vs. on-premises VDI.
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terminal server
A terminal server, also sometimes called a communication server, is a hardware device or server that provides terminals, such as PCs, printers, and other devices, with a common connection point to a local or wide area network (WAN).
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Configure 2FA in VMware Horizon View
Two-factor authentication is an important security layer for VDI deployments that helps to prevent breaches. Discover the ins and outs of implementing 2FA in VMware Horizon View.
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Cloud hosting may be the future, but on-premises hosting is the present
Citrix has laid out a path to move to cloud-hosted desktops and applications, but many organizations have to focus on their needs today and maintain on-premises hosting.Continue Reading
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“So, what do you think of the show?” (Citrix Synergy 2019 edition)
I love all the moves in identity management, and I’m looking forward to digging into the new tech. Time will tell how Citrix’s broader strategy works out.Continue Reading
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VMware, Dell integration aimed at IT admins
VMware's integration into Dell devices and services as part of the newly unveiled Unified Workspace product could be a boon for IT admins.