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Three common reasons why VDI projects fail
IT shops need to look out for complexity, cost and performance problems when they put a VDI implementation plan in place.
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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.
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Settle the thin client vs. PC debate for VDI endpoints
IT has the responsibility to provide virtual desktop endpoints that maximize UX based on the use cases, so admins should learn the different sides of the thin client vs. PC debate.
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Citrix-Microsoft partnership aimed at Azure, Office
A new Citrix-Microsoft team-up is intended to ease the challenges of dealing with a hybrid workforce. The companies aim to improve moving to the cloud and working digitally.
Tips to Fix 8 Common Remote Desktop Connection Problems
There are many remote desktop connection problems that administrators may encounter, including network failure and authentication troubles. In this guide, you’ll learn about the top 8 challenges and how to fix them.
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DaaS provider eases remote work issues for investment firm
The pandemic forced many organizations to quickly transition to remote work, and DaaS subscribers such as Johnson Investment Counsel had a few key advantages during this process.
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Let's get this straight: Nonpersistent vs. persistent
You have a big decision to make when you deploy virtual desktops: Do you go with persistent or nonpersistent VDI? The choice often comes down to storage..
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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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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.
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Citrix-Microsoft partnership aimed at Azure, Office
A new Citrix-Microsoft team-up is intended to ease the challenges of dealing with a hybrid workforce. The companies aim to improve moving to the cloud and working digitally.
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Preferred Mutual relies on VMware virtual desktops during pandemic
COVID-19 is pushing many firms to send employees home. In this Q&A, Preferred Mutual's Ben Moore discusses how VMware virtual desktops eased the transition.
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Settle the thin client vs. PC debate for VDI endpoints
IT has the responsibility to provide virtual desktop endpoints that maximize UX based on the use cases, so admins should learn the different sides of the thin client vs. PC debate.
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How does ControlUp monitoring fix Citrix performance issues?
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Let's get this straight: Nonpersistent vs. persistent
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DaaS provider eases remote work issues for investment firm
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How to fix 8 common remote desktop connection problems
When the connection between a desktop and its host fails, it's time to do some remote desktop troubleshooting. Check firewalls, security certificates and more if a remote desktop is not working.
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Troubleshoot VMware Horizon desktops for common issues
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Understand VDI market shifts from traditional VDI to cloud
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Maneuver Office 365 licensing for VDI
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What is a roaming profile and how does it work?
Although several newer tools are available, Microsoft roaming profiles is a simple and time-tested way to manage a user's profile across physical and virtual desktop environments.
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5 tips to optimize CAD application performance for VDI
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For VDI, coronavirus pandemic could require a new approach
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4 VDI automation use cases that lower IT's management burden
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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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How to fix 8 common remote desktop connection problems
When the connection between a desktop and its host fails, it's time to do some remote desktop troubleshooting. Check firewalls, security certificates and more if a remote desktop is not working.
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virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is a desktop virtualization technology wherein a desktop operating system (OS) -- typically Microsoft Windows -- runs and is managed in an on-premises or cloud data center.
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Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan)
Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) is a tool that allows information technology (IT) administrators to organize, group and control remote desktop connections.
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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.
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Citrix virtual desktops
Citrix-Microsoft partnership aimed at Azure, Office
A new Citrix-Microsoft team-up is intended to ease the challenges of dealing with a hybrid workforce. The companies aim to improve moving to the cloud and working digitally.
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Citrix virtual desktops
Citrix vulnerabilities affect ADC, Gateway, SD-WAN
Citrix vulnerabilities in several of its networking products expose its customers to hackers looking to infiltrate computing systems.