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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.
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.
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Combine Windows Virtual Desktop and Samsung DeX for VDI
Organizations can harness the capabilities of Samsung DeX and Windows Virtual Desktop to transform mobile devices into thin clients. Discover how to get started with the process.
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Determine if thin clients are a good fit
Thin clients are less expensive than PCs, but they also come with limitations. Find out if thin clients will work well within your organization.
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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Set up FSLogix profiles with Azure Blob Storage
FSLogix profiles are a great way to take full advantage of Windows Virtual Desktop. IT can save time and money with this step-by-step process to save FSLogix profile containers to Azure Blob Storage.
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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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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 features to look for in a VDI monitoring tool
VDI monitoring tools can help IT get visibility into a complex environment. Here are five features every IT admin should look for in a VDI monitoring tool.
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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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VMworld makes room for new VMware DaaS product
VMware's new desktop-as-a-service product will get some play at VMworld. How Managed Desktops differs from its Horizon 7 offering is still a mystery.
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5 features to look for in a VDI monitoring tool
VDI monitoring tools can help IT get visibility into a complex environment. Here are five features every IT admin should look for in a VDI monitoring tool.
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How to optimize performance in a Citrix environment
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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 protect against RDP security issues
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How Windows Virtual Desktop changes print management
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Find underutilized VDI resources with PowerShell
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Best practices for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops is a complicated product with a lot of different facets. Dig into these best practices to ensure a smooth deployment and management.
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Take advantage of Citrix and Microsoft integrations
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Set user expectations for a successful VDI deployment
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The pros and cons of VDI web browsers
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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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5 features to look for in a VDI monitoring tool
VDI monitoring tools can help IT get visibility into a complex environment. Here are five features every IT admin should look for in a VDI monitoring tool.
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Combine Windows Virtual Desktop and Samsung DeX for VDI
Organizations can harness the capabilities of Samsung DeX and Windows Virtual Desktop to transform mobile devices into thin clients. Discover how to get started with the process.
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A graphics processing unit (GPU) is a computer chip that performs rapid mathematical calculations, primarily for the purpose of rendering images.
Vendor Resources
- Stay Ahead of VDI Trends: Certifications & Digital Workspaces –Essential Guide
- Thin Client Buyer's Guide –Resource
- Buyer's Guide: Desktop and App Virtualization Products –Resource
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What native Android encryption options should IT consider?
Android encryption has evolved over the years, and full-disk encryption isn't an option in Android 10. IT must learn the best native encryption options for managed Android devices.Continue Reading
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What is Microsoft Flows: A quick look at Microsoft’s workflow app
Organizations have so many IFTTT tools to use, Microsoft Flows is another one.Continue Reading
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VMworld makes room for new VMware DaaS product
VMware's new desktop-as-a-service product will get some play at VMworld. How Managed Desktops differs from its Horizon 7 offering is still a mystery.
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Citrix virtual desktops
Citrix set to release its DaaS product
Citrix Managed Desktops, which will be released Aug. 26, is meant to make managing desktops for IT easier by having Citrix control the management aspects of virtual desktops.